Honda e Knowledge Base

This site collects information about the Honda e.

It doesn't replace the manual, but highlights things you might miss if you haven’t read it closely, and things it doesn’t cover at all.

Things a prospective owner should know

• 16” vs 17” wheels
• Base model vs Advance model

Things a new owner should know

• Collection checklist
• Don’t lift the wipers
• Maybe don’t use Tesla superchargers (and some others)
• The car does not auto-lock when you walk away
• Set your home address in the built-in satnav for scheduled charging to work
• The “Charging Wait Time Schedule” sets the period when not to charge
• Keep the locking wheel nut key in the car
• You can drive some distance after hitting 0%

How to…

• Pop out the passenger-side door handle from the driver’s seat
• Set a custom background image
• Hide the passenger-side app launcher
• (Re)install the Aquarium app
• Turn off the feedback display for climate controls
• Show warning messages as text (not just icons)
• Automatically reset the trip meter
• See turn-by-turn directions on the instrument panel
• Play/pause music via physical buttons
• Skip songs from the passenger seat
• Enable HDMI while driving
• Enable wireless Android Auto
• Turn off cruise control and re-activate Single Pedal Control
• Use the keyless remote to open or close windows
• Use the keyless remote for climate pre-conditioning
• Avoid the 12V battery running flat
• Fit both charging cables under the boot floor
• Fill the empty slots under the boot floor
• Finish driving
• Maximise range
• Leave your car parked for a while

Troubleshooting

• Door handles won’t fully retract
• Ticking noise
• The car shows the Power System Indicator icon
• A charge doesn’t start
• The car won’t lock
• Lights stay on when I attempt to turn the car off
• Issues with AC air flow or demisting

Reference

• Internal measurements
• Tyre pressure
• Charging curve
• Touch-up paint codes
• Wiper blades
• Euro NCAP crash & safety test
• EV Database specs
• In movies and TV series

Accessories, parts and products

• Official accessories and parts
• HDMI devices
• Home chargers
• OBD-II devices
• Other devices and accessories
• Toys and collectibles

Learn more

• Read the Fine Manual
• Communities
• Contact Honda