Honda Super-One wait times stretch into 2027 as supply stays tight
Honda says Super-One supply is already constrained in Australia, with wait times extending well into next year as the brand manages strong Japanese demand and a small opening allocation.
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Wait times stretch as supply is rationed
Honda says the Super-One is already sold out for up to a year in Australia, with wait times varying by specification and colour. At the Melbourne media launch, Honda Australia general manager of Automotive Nick Parkington said a monotone car was still expected in the first half of next year, while a two-tone example was pushed to the back half of next year. He linked the delay to lead times and unusually strong demand in Japan. 17
Parkington said the Super-One has proven extraordinarily popular in Honda’s home market, with Japanese demand about 10 times higher than Honda’s initial forecast. He said Honda Australia is battling for its share of a limited allocation, which is why local supply is tight so soon after launch. 17
Demand, allocation and delivery timing
Honda’s local team said expressions of interest totalled around 7,000 in Australia before the vehicle launched, more than the Prelude and Civic Type R, and the brand’s highest response rate. The first batch, about 130 vehicles, sold out within hours when order books opened in early August. 17
Honda Australia expects to deliver around 500 Super-Ones in the first 12 months on sale, with further supply landing early next year. The same coverage described the Super-One as Honda’s first all-electric vehicle for Australia, following the Honda e EV hatchback sold abroad from 2020 to 2024. 17
Pricing and launch offer conditions
Honda Australia set drive-away pricing at $36,900 for the base Super-One and $37,400 for the Two-Tone grade, which adds Violet Boost exterior paint with a black roof. RACQ described the model as a sub-$40,000 drive-away offering, while CarExpert’s model page lists the Super-One from $36,900 to $37,400 driveaway and notes those displayed prices are based on a Sydney location and may vary between states and territories. 3462
The launch coverage said customer deliveries were due to begin from 1 October 2026, or at the start of October, and that fewer than 130 vehicles would be available for Australian delivery in 2026 before larger volumes arrive in 2027. Honda also said each scheduled service in the first five years would cost no more than $199. 346
Specifications and reported equipment
Launch coverage described the Super-One as using a 29.6kWh lithium-ion battery, with a front-mounted electric motor producing 47kW in normal driving and 70kW and 162Nm in Boost mode. It also said the car includes a simulated seven-speed transmission, Active Sound Control, one-pedal driving, and Honda’s Magic Seats. 3462
The evidence does not fully align on drivetrain and range. CarExpert’s model page describes all variants as rear-wheel drive, while the launch coverage refers to a front-mounted motor and single-motor layout. Range and charging claims also conflict: one launch report said up to 253km WLTP and 15 to 80 per cent DC charging in 30 minutes, while another said 206km and 30 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes. 2346
Positioning in the market
Honda and launch coverage framed the Super-One as a small urban EV positioned against models such as the Hyundai Inster, Mini Cooper SE and Fiat 500e. RACQ also compared it with the BYD Atto 1, Geely EX2, GAC Aion UT and Hyundai Inster on price, while PakWheels described it as Australia’s smallest brand-new EV and noted its kei-car-inspired styling, though that outlet’s additional commentary and market speculation were not material to Honda’s Australian launch. 3465
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