Bio-based Engineering Plastic “DURABIO” Adopted for Honda's new mini passenger EV, “N-ONE e:”
December 17, 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Manabu Chikumoto, hereinafter “MCC”) announces that its bio-based engineering plastic “DURABIO™” has been adopted for the instrument panels of "N-ONE e:," a new mini passenger EV launched by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Honda”) on September 12, 2025.
DURABIO™ is a bioengineering plastic primarily made from plant-derived isosorbide. Compared to conventional polycarbonate resins, it features higher transparency and superior optical properties. Being plant-derived polymer, the material is also excellent in weather resistance and durability.
Honda has adopted the material due to its excellent properties, such as achieving a glossy, high-design finish by simply mixing colorants, eliminating the coating process that was previously required, and reducing VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions during manufacturing.
MCC will continue to provide high-value-added products by expanding the DURABIO™ lineup.
Reference:
■DURABIO™ product website
https://www.m-chemical.co.jp/en/products/departments/mcc/pc/product/1201026_9368.html
■Honda “N-ONE e:” Product Site
https://www.honda.co.jp/N-ONE-e/
DURABIO™ is a bioengineering plastic primarily made from plant-derived isosorbide. Compared to conventional polycarbonate resins, it features higher transparency and superior optical properties. Being plant-derived polymer, the material is also excellent in weather resistance and durability.
Honda has adopted the material due to its excellent properties, such as achieving a glossy, high-design finish by simply mixing colorants, eliminating the coating process that was previously required, and reducing VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions during manufacturing.
MCC will continue to provide high-value-added products by expanding the DURABIO™ lineup.
Reference:
■DURABIO™ product website
https://www.m-chemical.co.jp/en/products/departments/mcc/pc/product/1201026_9368.html
■Honda “N-ONE e:” Product Site
https://www.honda.co.jp/N-ONE-e/
