Demonstrators at £25k

[FDAD]

Any way to know that update version? Or see that info in the car?

There probably is, but I'm afraid I don't know how to access it (or if it's even accessable without dealer tools/software). I believe you can bring up a version number on screen of the infotainment system, but I don't know of a way of seeing the version of the software used by the car's control systems.

But I'd say that if you have a test drive and then work out the range while driving the car gently and economically, and the range works out at only around 100 miles (or less), then the chances are it doesn't have the upgrade.

I have no more than 180kms range at best so around 100miles... That would be nice to know so that I can make the dealer upgrade it.

[darrenj1]

Can't you just download the latest firmware?

[Larbor]

Any way to know that update version? Or see that info in the car?

There probably is, but I'm afraid I don't know how to access it (or if it's even accessable without dealer tools/software). I believe you can bring up a version number on screen of the infotainment system, but I don't know of a way of seeing the version of the software used by the car's control systems.

But I'd say that if you have a test drive and then work out the range while driving the car gently and economically, and the range works out at only around 100 miles (or less), then the chances are it doesn't have the upgrade.

I have no more than 180kms range at best so around 100miles... That would be nice to know so that I can make the dealer upgrade it.

I’d like to know that too. Not getting more than 100miles out of it.

[keithr]

Can't you just download the latest firmware?

The manual says, "The audio system’s firmware can be updated with the telematics control unit (TCU)", but that's just updating the software for the infotainment system, it's not updating the car's system software, e.g. the Battery Manangement System. With the Nissan LEAF's that I used to own there was a way of displaying the version numbers for the various systems, but I don't know how to do that on the Honda, or if it is even possible (without plugging in a computer running software only released to Honda service technicians). I agree that it would be nice to know how to access the information, but it's not documented in the Owner's Manual how to access it.

[advance2020]

I’ve also noticed what good value the ex Demos are.
I’m sure the dealers must discount in this economic climate.
I’ve had my Honda e for almost 2 months and I haven’t passed another one on the road.
I have to admit I saw one before I took delivery of my e.

Off topic - yet to see another Honda e on the road - but coming home from Frome yesterday, I was followed by a white VW ID3!
I know the road, so had some fun. He caught up eventually - when I slowed to turn off into our lane.

[keithr]

Off topic - yet to see another Honda e on the road

I saw another Honda e last week, a yellow one, driven by a woman. So I'm not the only Honda e owner in the Bournemouth area.

[MattHero]

Looks like at least one UK dealer is sitting on a bit of inventory right now

[londiniumperson]

Looks like at least one UK dealer is sitting on a bit of inventory right now

I had a look at their website and they have a stock of both new & used, most likely the YouTuber/journo cars.

[Isow]

Looks like at least one UK dealer is sitting on a bit of inventory right now

I had a look at their website and they have a stock of both new & used, most likely the YouTuber/journo cars.

Ah yes, but are the new ones discounted ?

[eread]

I've seen a few now starting to hit the £24k price mark. Would this be eligible for the EV grant to make it cheaper or is it only reserved for the purchase of a brand new EV with no miles on it? I'm 99.99% sure it was only for the purchase of a brand new EV but one could argue that a demonstrator car is still "new" and hey, one can hope for a £21k Honda E

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 8112352284
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 0124911909

EDIT: no