Honda has announced that they will be back at CES this year, introducing the next phase of their new 0 Series line of EVs. At this year's event in Las Vegas, Honda aims to unveil two prototype EVs based on ideas from last year. This will be our next look at the progress of Honda's 0 Series as it looks to bring the first two models to market in 2026.
While Honda is a household name in automotive and other automotive vehicles, its presence in the EV space is limited but growing. The company currently sells the Prologue EV, which is built on top of GM's Ultium Platform, but has yet to bring a fully popular model to US consumers.
That period will begin with Honda's line of electric cars that will come out at 0. We got our first public glimpse of Honda's new 0 Series design language during CES 2024 this past January when the Japanese automaker unveiled two EV concepts called the “Saloon” and the “Space- Hub.”
At the time, Honda said the two concepts represent the forerunner of Honda's next-generation EV design. This past October, I visited Honda's design center in Japan, where I saw the Saloon concept inside and out. I even got to test drive the automaker's new 0 Series EV platform. However, it was used in the Accord assembly, so it was difficult to hear how its future models, such as the Saloon, will drive.
Honda has previously said that the Saloon will be one of two passenger EVs to hit the market in the 0 Series, and the automaker has taken the next step in that process, from concepts to prototypes, which it has now teased ahead of its unveiling. at CES 2025.
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Space-Hub Concept EV / Source: Honda
Honda will present two prototypes of the 0 Series, a new technology at CES
Honda posted the two teaser images above today, along with the date and location of its official unveiling at CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7. According to Honda, these prototypes represent the next models in the Honda 0 Series, which is slated for release. it will hit the global market in 2026.
Honda has yet to share many details about the EV prototypes, but they are a clear evolution of the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts that appeared at least one year ago. It seems that these two premium BEVs will be the first in the Honda 0 Series lineup to enter the market and offer very different designs to consumers. For release:
In January at CES 2024, Honda debuted the Honda 0 series and its 'Thin, Light and Wise' development approach. At CES 2025, Honda will provide more details on this approach with a focus on 'Wise' value.
The “Small, Light, and Smart” approach was at the core of all of Honda's presentations and demonstrations during the five days I was in Japan earlier this year, and I learned a lot about the company's goals and philosophy as it looks to reach new heights. an exciting and ever-evolving global EV market.
That said, the Honda team kept most of its cards close to its chest and it wasn't clear exactly which technologies we were shown would make it into production EVs. I found Honda's unique production and assembly techniques very interesting, especially since they were the only concrete tricks we could confirm.
Equipment such as the 6,000-ton megacasting machines—six of which will start operating at Honda's manufacturing facility in the United States, Ohio—and Honda's Constant DC Chopping (CDC) welding technology will help the automaker reduce the number of individual parts and overall vehicle weight while growing. . passive safety performance.
As for the details of Honda's 0 Series EVs, however, we are still very much in the dark. In addition to introducing two EV prototypes, Honda said it will introduce a new vehicle OS and self-driving technology that will be used in the 0 Series models. So, we'll get more insight into what these upcoming BEVs can do (eventually).
At CES 2025, Honda will also preview the System on Chip (SoC) that will underpin the Honda 0 Series and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) models, “the foundation of 'Wise' value.” All eyes will be on the booth. of Honda on January 7, 2025, where we will be following up with a full summary.
Honda CES 2025 press conference details:
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 10:30 – 11:00 AM (local time)
Location: Honda booth (West Hall, booth #4640) at Las Vegas Convention Center
Live stream URL:
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