Honda will unveil prototypes of its 0 Series electric vehicles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025.
The pair of prototypes follow initial concept versions unveiled at CES 2024 this past January, and preview production models due in 2026. A teaser image shows one vehicle that appears to retain the general shape of the Honda Saloon concept shown at CES 2024, while the other trades the van-like form of the previous Space-Hub concept for something more SUV-like.
Honda previously confirmed that a production model based on the Saloon concept would be the first to arrive, but it will be just one of multiple EVs based on the same 0 Series building blocks. It marks Honda’s first attempt at a scalable EV component set after several false starts, and reliance on General Motors underpinnings for the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX electric SUVs.
At least some of these models will be U.S.-made. The automaker is currently retooling Ohio facilities, and constructing a new battery plant, with the goal of potentially producing hundreds of EVs per day but flexibly mixing production with hybrids as needed. That will ensure the 0 Series EVs aren’t niche models, but Honda has cautioned that they won’t be electric replacements for the likes of the Accord or CR-V either.
Honda Saloon EV concept
In addition to EVs for the main Honda brand, the 0 Series platform will be used for an Acura model drawing inspiration from this year’s Performance EV concept, as well as EVs from the joint Sony-Honda brand Afeela. The Acura and Afeela models will also be manufactured in Ohio.
Honda has also said the 0 Series will have lightweight, energy-dense battery packs, with later versions of the platform using batteries that will eventually be able to charge from 15%-80% in just 10-15 minutes, and will lose no more than 10% of their original capacity and range after 10 years of use. A prototype drive of the 0 Series architecture earlier this year indicated Honda will be able to combine sleek aero-efficient shapes with sharp handling.