Honda E Prototype ‘makes it simple,’ again

In 2017, Honda's Urban EV concept pointed the way for the brand to escape its current busy and contrived design language in favor of clean, modern forms-and at the recent Geneva International Motor Show, the company unveiled the e Prototype, a preview of the production version of Honda's first electric vehicle.

The stark matte white sheetmetal remains in this production prototype, along with the signature gloss black single-frame grille, gloss black charging port in the hood and long-wheelbase, short-overhang proportions. The concept car's fashionable 20-in wheels have not carried over to the e Prototype, however, replaced by more-practical and cheaper smaller-diameter wheels.