Honda Insight vs Roewe iMAX8 EV
The Roewe iMAX8 EV leads on fast-charge peak and power.
SUV
Insight
Japan · checked Oct 21, 2026 · global.honda
62/100#200 of 421 · Everyday
Minivan
Version named in Chinese by the source
1 of 4 versions
from CN¥283,800
checked Aug 16, 2026 · roewe.com.cn
64/100#185 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
InsightHonda InsightRoewe iMAX8 EVRoewe iMAX8 EV
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 88%
- Power- best on this row+30 kW· 20%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 23%
- Torque- best on this row+29 lb-ft· 13%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Honda Insight | Roewe iMAX8 EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: iMAX8 DMH |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Honda Insight if
Pick the Roewe iMAX8 EV if
Score by category
out of 100
Honda InsightRoewe iMAX8 EV
Range
78- Different test cycles - not compared.67Charging
1941Performance
no data42Practicality
80100
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Honda Insight
- WLTP
- Roewe iMAX8 EV
- 354 miCLTCcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Roewe iMAX8 EVRoewe iMAX8 EV
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Roewe iMAX8 EV
- Honda Insight
- Roewe iMAX8 EV
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 17 sources
Every source link (26)
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