Honda and Sony have joined forces to launch the EV model Afeela, whose first mannequin will probably be a sedan that is as a result of go on sale within the U.S. in 2026.
Afeela confirmed a late-stage prototype of the sedan in January throughout 2024 CES and can reveal the ultimate model in 2025. Manufacturing will probably be dealt with at a Honda plant in North America, probably at one of many automaker’s current vegetation in Ohio.
No less than two extra fashions are deliberate for launch in fast succession, Japan’s Nikkei reported on Wednesday.
In response to the newspaper, an SUV will observe in 2027 and an reasonably priced compact will are available in 2028 or later.
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Plans for an SUV aren’t a shock given the recognition of the phase. Previous to establishing its partnership with Honda, Sony in 2022 confirmed an idea for an electrical SUV.
In response to the Nikkei, all three Afeela fashions will share a platform to assist cut back prices and pace up growth. The newspaper reported that the reasonably priced mannequin may share some components with EVs being developed independently by Honda.
Honda plans to have 30 EVs in its lineup globally by 2030. A few of these will probably be grouped below the 0 (Zero) Sequence sub-brand that was launched throughout 2024 CES. The primary 0 Sequence mannequin will attain the U.S. 2026, based mostly on the 0 Saloon idea that was unveiled at CES.
