Honda launches retro Urban EV concept car, previewing 2019 production model

Almost every manufacturer is planning on launching an all-electric vehicle in the next few years, and this will be Honda's entry – the Urban EV. Previewed in concept form at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, it's a retro-styled car with a thoroughly modern powertrain underneath.

The Urban EV will be Honda's first all-electric vehicle for Europe. Despite the electric underpinnings, the car itself has fantastically retro styling. The round LED headlamps and angular body are clear references to the first-generation Honda Civic, while the backlit Honda emblem will become a feature on all Honda EVs.