Honda will unveil prototypes of its 0 Sequence electrical automobiles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025.
The pair of prototypes comply with preliminary idea variations unveiled at CES 2024 this previous January, and preview manufacturing fashions due in 2026. A teaser picture exhibits one car that seems to retain the overall form of the Honda Saloon idea proven at CES 2024, whereas the opposite trades the van-like type of the earlier House-Hub idea for one thing extra SUV-like.
Honda beforehand confirmed {that a} manufacturing mannequin primarily based on the Saloon idea could be the primary to reach, however it will likely be simply considered one of a number of EVs primarily based on the identical 0 Sequence constructing blocks. It marks Honda’s first try at a scalable EV part set after a number of false begins, and reliance on Basic Motors underpinnings for the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX electrical SUVs.
Not less than a few of these fashions will likely be U.S.-made. The automaker is at the moment retooling Ohio amenities, and establishing a brand new battery plant, with the aim of probably producing lots of of EVs per day however flexibly mixing manufacturing with hybrids as wanted. That can make sure the 0 Sequence EVs aren’t area of interest fashions, however Honda has cautioned that they will not be electrical replacements for the likes of the Accord or CR-V both.
Honda Saloon EV idea
Along with EVs for the principle Honda model, the 0 Sequence platform will likely be used for an Acura mannequin drawing inspiration from this 12 months’s Efficiency EV idea, in addition to EVs from the joint Sony-Honda model Afeela. The Acura and Afeela fashions may also be manufactured in Ohio.
Honda has additionally mentioned the 0 Sequence could have light-weight, energy-dense battery packs, with later variations of the platform utilizing batteries that can finally be capable of cost from 15%-80% in simply 10-Quarter-hour, and can lose not more than 10% of their authentic capability and vary after 10 years of use. A prototype drive of the 0 Sequence structure earlier this 12 months indicated Honda will be capable of mix glossy aero-efficient shapes with sharp dealing with.