HONDA e:NY1

EV passes screen test with flying colours, but its efficiency is still very disappointing

- Pete Baiden

AEX THE Honda e:Ny1 has a party piece that I never fails to impress. I've heard the words "wow, look at the size of that screen" from almost everyone who has sat inside, and there's no denying that the giant 15.1-inch portrait display dominates the cabin.

Although its size is impressive, the more I use it, the more I appreciate its brilliance.

I've read some owners have been slightly disappointed that the screen can't just show one huge sat-nav map etc, and is instead only able to be used in three separate parts, but that's exactly what makes it stand out to me.

The top third is either your navigation or Apple CarPlay/Android Auto control. The middle section displays media, car settings and other menu options, while the bottom portion is solely for the climate controls. This means that everything is at your fingertips when you need it. There's no prodding away at the screen trying to find the correct menu to change the radio station while you're on the move-it's all right there and ready to go.