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Honda admits it needs affordable EVs with plans for an electric Civic successor

Baua Electric

For Honda to compete as the industry shifts to electric, CEO Toshihiro Mibe explained, “We need more affordable EVs.” Honda is set to expand its lineup with an electric replacement for its all-time best-selling Civic. Honda “went back to the basics,” including a “design for the new era” for the EV series.

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Will it be a Hossan or Ninda? Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan

EV Central

Nissan and Honda have co-signed a historic deal that will see the two major Japanese car-makers join forces to fast-track a new family of EVs that will be sold globally. One car, the Honda Prologue (pictured top), has already been released as a result of that dissolved partnership. Nissan Ariya is still yet to make it to Australia.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Honda Space-Hub Concept – 2024 CES Honda may be a late-starter with mass-production EVs, but as communicated last week with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts and by company executives, it has big plans for later in the decade—including multiple platforms underpinning a unified Series 0 architecture. sales in calendar year 2023.

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GM, Honda announce new partnership to build affordable electric vehicles

Teslarati

General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM By 2027, GM and Honda plan to launch low-priced and affordable electric options, including compact crossover vehicles, officials said. I’d love to hear from you!

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Honda provides some detail on chassis and powertrain for Honda e EV

Green Car Congress

Honda’s new compact electric vehicle, the Honda e, is the first Honda to be built on a dedicated EV platform, designed from the ground up to deliver excellent Honda driving dynamics. The Honda e platform has been developed with a focus on urban environments to offer a rewarding, responsive driving experience.

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Bolt EV settlement, EV interest waning, Honda hydrogen semi: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Automakers might be losing younger EV shoppers over the lack of affordable models. A Honda hydrogen semi kicks off a new fuel-cell push for the brand. And megawatt charging for big electric trucks is finally starting to arrive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Power study. Power study.

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Here’s how Sony and Honda expect drivers to pay for the tech-packed AFEELA EV

Electrek

Mere weeks after officially debuting its AFEELA EV in front of crowds at CES, the joint venture between Sony and Honda has a unique strategy for how its future customers will be able to afford it. The post Here’s how Sony and Honda expect drivers to pay for the tech-packed AFEELA EV appeared first on Electrek.

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