New details keep trickling out about the Honda e, the compact electric vehicle that’s coming to market in spring 2020, from pop-out door handles and internal side view mirrors to the touchscreen display. The latest, revealed Thursday, includes a battery capacity of 35.5 kilowatt-hours. An important nugget that is sure to get some folks excited is that the vehicle will have a 50/50 weight distribution, thanks to the position of the battery at a low level under the floor and centrally within the wheelbase. The upshot: this electric car will have lots of stability and handle curves like a champ; in short, all things being equal the car will steer neutrally, not oversteer or understeer. Combine that with a rear-wheel drive and a high-torque electric motor, the Honda e promises to deliver lots of thrills in its diminutive package. Want to dig deeper into why a 50/50 weight distribution is considered ideal? Check out this handy Engineering Explained video. Honda also revealed the the 35.5 kWh lithium-ion high-capacity battery can be charged using either Type 2 AC connection or a CCS2 DC rapid charger. The battery pack is water-cooled to help maximum its efficiency and charge state, the company said.…
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