Sony And Honda Have 3 New EVs On The Way, Including An SUV

So, you know that cool collab between Honda and Sony, right? They’re teaming up with Sony Honda Mobility to create electric cars that drive themselves. Well, here’s the scoop: we now know when we’ll see these rides hitting the streets!

First up, in 2025, keep an eye out for the Afeela electric sedan. Then, fast forward to 2027, they’re dropping an SUV. And for those on a budget, there’s good news too—a smaller, cheaper model is in the works for 2028 or later. And get this—all three cars will be built on the same awesome platform. Exciting stuff, huh?

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Guess what? Sony Honda Mobility’s smaller car is supposed to use parts from Honda’s electric rides. Smart move to keep costs in check, right? They just teased us with the Saloon concept at CES, and the word is, we’ll see the real deal on the roads by 2026. Can’t wait!

So, we’re still in the dark about the SUV from Sony Honda Mobility, but they gave us a sneak peek at the Vision-S 02 concept. Looks like it’s gonna have a similar vibe to the sedan but taller with a hatchback.

Speaking of the sedan, the Afeela hitting roads in 2025 is packing some serious power with front and rear electric motors, each churning out 241 horses. Plus, it’s got a hefty 91.0-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. And hey, if you’re in the U.S., keep your eyes peeled ’cause it’s hitting the streets early 2026.

So, let me fill you in on Afeela’s tech. It’s seriously stacked! We’re talking 45 sensors, including fancy lidar and eight cameras. And rumor has it, Qualcomm chips are going to make Level 3 self-driving possible, though you’ll still need to keep an eye on things.

Now, let’s talk style. The Afeela sports a sleek, low-key exterior. But inside? It’s a whole different vibe. There’s a big screen stretching across the dashboard, and guess what? Sony’s hooking you up with access to their massive media library. So, whether you’re into Spider-Man flicks or Fortnite battles, you’re covered.

Oh, and get this—according to Quartz, Honda’s planning to roll out some of these babies from Ohio. And since they’re coming from there, chances are they’ll be packing batteries from Honda and LG’s joint venture factory in the state. Cool, right?

Source: Motor1, Nikkei Asia