Honda e:N1 vs smart #1
Verdict
At RM149,900 against RM169,000, the Honda e:N1 is the cheaper, longer-range choice: 410 km plays 315 km, and its 8-year warranty is double the smart #1’s 4 years. The smart hits back with the stronger motor, 268 hp versus 201 hp, plus a quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time and a bigger 411-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer, this is range and ownership cover versus pace, rear-wheel drive and cabin packaging. The gap is clear, not huge.
Pick the Honda e:N1 if you want the lower price, longer 410 km range and 8-year warranty.
Pick the smart #1 if you want stronger 268 hp performance, rear-wheel drive and the larger 411-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Honda e:N1 RM149,900; smart #1 RM169,000
- Power: Honda e:N1 201 hp; smart #1 268 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Honda e:N1 7.7 s; smart #1 6.7 s
- EV range: Honda e:N1 410 km; smart #1 315 km
- Wheelbase: Honda e:N1 2,607 mm; smart #1 2,750 mm
- Boot space: Honda e:N1 344 L; smart #1 411 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 149,900✓ | RM 169,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | 6.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 49.0 kWh |
| EV range | 410 km✓ | 315 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,607 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 344 L | 411 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 260 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
e:N1
- RM19,100 cheaper to buy
- Longer 410 km EV range
- Longer 8-year warranty
- Less powerful 201 hp motor
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 344-litre boot
#1
- Stronger 268 hp motor
- Quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 411-litre boot
- Shorter 315 km EV range
- Shorter 4-year warranty
- Higher RM260 annual road tax
e:N1 vs #1 FAQ
Is the Honda e:N1 or smart #1 better?
The Honda e:N1 is better for range, price and warranty. The smart #1 is better for performance and boot space. If this is your only EV, the Honda’s 410 km range is the safer daily-use bet.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 costs RM19,100 more than the Honda e:N1. That extra money buys 67 hp more, rear-wheel drive, a quicker 0-100 km/h time and a bigger boot, but not longer range.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Honda e:N1 has the longer range at 410 km, compared with 315 km for the smart #1. That is a 95 km advantage for the Honda.