One of the biggest hurdles electric cars have to tackle before they overtake internal combustion cars in the next decade is overcoming the stereotype of EVs being dorky to look at or uninspiring to drive. While there are a few exceptions to the rule—the Tesla Model 3 and Model S spring to mind—EVs still have quite a ways to go.

Enter the Honda Sports EV concept.  A follow-up to the gorgeous Honda Urban EV concept it showed in Frankfurt, the Sports EV takes the retro-futuristic motif to a whole new level. The low, wide, ’70s-inspired sheetmetal hides a battery pack and an electric motor, with the car’s proportions hinting at rear-wheel drive. Given how good to drive recent Hondas have been, the Sports EV appears promising if Honda ever puts it into production. —Christian Seabaugh