Honda confirms that it will include camera-based mirrors on the upcoming Honda e, its first electric vehicle

Over the last few years a great deal of anticipation has built up around several models and, without a doubt, the Honda e is among them. The Japanese brand has known how to capture our interest and admiration for a city car that has evolved through a number of prototypes, but its production phase is closer than ever. This was confirmed to us not only by Honda at the last Geneva Motor Show, but also now, since they have just confirmed that its first 100% electric vehicle will feature camera mirrors, an innovative technology that seems to have been lifted straight out of a science-fiction film.

The newcomer Audi e-tron pioneered this eye-catching system, but Honda did not want to miss the opportunity to show that they are following the German titans very closely. At the same time, the e will revolutionise the segment it belongs to, since it will be the first electric city car to feature technology of this calibre.

A substantial improvement in aerodynamics

Honda has confirmed that this innovation will come as standard on its electric model, a move that will allow the latest technologies to be established more swiftly. On this premise, the Honda e’s mirrors will be cameras, which will project the image into the cabin through two six-inch screens offering two viewing modes.

In normal mode, the Honda e will show us clearly and concisely what is happening behind us but, if we activate the panoramic view mode, we can reduce blind spots by up to 50%. Furthermore, the brightness levels of the screens adjust according to the ambient light, thus ensuring optimal visibility for the driver at all times.

But the Japanese firm does not only offer cutting-edge technology with this new system, but also much more precise aerodynamics. Thanks to the shape of the cameras, which do not extend beyond the wheel arches, aerodynamic drag is reduced by 90%, which translates into an overall improvement in the vehicle’s aerodynamics of 3.8%. This will also help deliver better range and considerably reduce wind noise when driving at high speeds.

More than 200 kilometres of range for the Honda e

The Honda e is presented as a before and after moment both for the brand itself and for the automotive industry. This is because the electric city car is the first step in Honda’s strategy, which aims for all the vehicles it sells in 2025 to feature some kind of electric technology under the bonnet.

As a first step towards electrification, the Japanese firm assures that the upcoming Honda e will offer more than 200 kilometres of range, a capacity that will exceed that of its closest rivals. At the same time, we will need just 30 minutes to charge the batteries to 80% of their capacity via fast charging.