Honda on Wednesday launched a teaser for its Prologue electrical crossover SUV, which is scheduled to go on sale in 2024.

The Prologue can be Honda’s first mass-market EV for the North American market (Honda beforehand talked about gross sales estimates of 70,000 models yearly), and the primary Honda EV bought right here for the reason that Readability Electrical was discontinued after the the 2019 mannequin yr.

Whereas Honda is growing its personal devoted EV platform referred to as the e:Structure, the Prologue can be primarily based on Common Motors’ Ultium part set. So will a companion Acura mannequin additionally scheduled to launch in 2024. The Acura EV is anticipated to be constructed alongside the Cadillac Lyriq at GM’s manufacturing unit in Spring Hill, Tennessee, whereas the Prologue is tipped to be manufactured at GM’s plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.

The underlying structure might come from GM, however Honda famous in a press launch that the outside styling was a product of its personal design studios in Los Angeles and Japan. Groups on reverse sides of the Pacific used digital actuality tech to maintain the mission going regardless of coronavirus-related restrictions.

The teaser picture reveals a reasonably typical SUV form, however Honda stated particular consideration was paid to aerodynamics to scale back cabin noise. The absence of an engine makes wind noise extra noticeable in an EV, the automaker famous.

Following the launch of the Prologue, Honda plans to start manufacturing of autos primarily based on its in-house e:Structure in 2026. A line of reasonably priced EVs primarily based on an extra structure co-developed with GM as a part of an prolonged collaboration between the 2 corporations will observe in 2027. Globally, Honda plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030—together with two sports activities vehicles.