Honda has officially confirmed to both Automotive News and Top Gear that the retro-chic, battery-electric Honda e hatchback is no longer available in Europe. Prospective buyers will need to secure one from existing inventory, as the automaker has ceased taking orders in the few countries that still have the e on sale.Simultaneously, a notice on the e page at Honda's retail site in Japan states, "Production of the Honda e will end in January 2024. Honda e will be discontinued once the production run is sold out." This marks the conclusion of the brief existence of an electric vehicle celebrated for its design but criticized for its price and compromises.The Honda e made its debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, hitting overseas markets the following year in two trims. Resembling a 1975 Honda Civic CVCC reimagined for the electric era, it boasted a cute and stylish exterior, inviting materials inside (though a bit heavy on screens), ample tech features, and a 14-foot turning circle...