Honda’s all-electric e hatchback is its first dedicated mainstream EV, so it’s no surprise that people have a lot to say about it. One of them is Top Gear, who brought the retro-styled supermini out to their proving grounds to see how it performs as an everyday car.

The particular e they were testing was an Advance model, which has a bit more power and features than the base, but it also costs more. The first thing they liked was the styling, both interior and exterior, which they found both to be very unique in the best way possible, with a design that is simple without being too boring.

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They then moved on to the technology. They deemed it quite impressive and they were thankful that despite the car having things like the camera mirrors and double-wide infotainment screen, Honda still included physical controls for some of its core functions.

Next they assessed how it drove in various conditions. On their mile-long straightaway, they calculated a 93 mph (150 km/h) top speed over the claimed 90 mph (145 km/h), and a 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) time of 7.7 seconds over the claimed 8.3. On their cobblestone road, the e proved to be quite comfortable and composed over the bumps.

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Moving to the high speed bowl to simulate a highway test, the car’s independent suspension made it very stable despite its extremely short wheelbase, while the good soundproofing and cameras instead of mirrors made for very little wind noise, which is quite important in an EV that otherwise makes no sound.

They noted that while the car happily happily cruised at its max speed, the battery didn’t take too kindly to that as it went from 70 percent at the beginning of the run down to 48 percent by its end, or 62 miles (100 km) down to to 33 miles (53 km). Essentially, the car will work just fine on a highway, but that’s not really where it belongs. Rather, it excels at city driving, and it seems Honda is aware of that, as they claim they intentionally forewent a larger battery to keep weight and cost down.

As for the e’s handling and driving dynamics, it manages to hide its weight nicely and the low center of gravity from the battery makes for a much less wafty ride than expected. Moreover, it displays little body roll and is quite confident in the corners.

In the end, it was determined that the Honda e might not be the car that’s the outright most practical first choice, but its the one you end up wanting anyway for things things like its styling, tossability, and upmarket interior. To watch the review and tests in full, you can check out the video below.