Honda and Sony have joined forces to launch the EV model Afeela, whose first mannequin might be a sedan that is resulting from 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 might be dealt with at a Honda plant in North America, almost certainly at one of many automaker’s present vegetation in Ohio.

At the very least two extra fashions are deliberate for launch in fast succession, Japan’s Nikkei reported on Wednesday.

In keeping with the newspaper, an SUV will comply with in 2027 and an inexpensive compact in 2028 or later.

Plans for an SUV aren’t a shock given the recognition of the phase. And previous to establishing its partnership with Honda, Sony in 2022 confirmed an idea for an electrical SUV.

In keeping with the Nikkei, all three Afeela fashions will share a platform to assist cut back prices and velocity up growth. The newspaper reported that the inexpensive 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 might be grouped beneath the 0 (Zero) Sequence sub-brand which 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.