The Japanese automakers Honda and Sony have provided further information on the electric cars they are developing together. By 2031, Honda plans to introduce a new 0 Series portfolio with seven all-electric vehicles. Afeela, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, will introduce its first electric vehicle (EV) in 2026—a stylish sedan. The Afeela EVs and the 0 Series will utilize the same platform.

Sharing platforms aim to accelerate development rather than only save money. Honda and Sony may accelerate timelines and accelerate the time to market for their EVs by combining their resources and expertise. In an EV market that is changing quickly, this is essential for newcomers since they run the danger of delivering a product that is already out of date.

For the 0 Series, Honda has set aside 10 trillion yen, or around €61 billion, in funding. To increase efficiency and range, these EVs will have lightweight body frames, tiny e-axles, and very small battery packs.

Honda has said that all 0 Series cars would provide a range of more than 483 kilometers on a single charge, however precise specifics are still being kept under wraps. They may be using the same 91 kWh lithium-ion battery pack as the new Afeela car, according to rumors.

The partnership between Sony and Honda may mark a sea change for the car sector. Together, these two venerable companies' combined technical and technological prowess positions them to have a big effect on the EV industry. The common platform opens the door for quicker innovation and a greater selection of EV choices for customers, all while promising more reasonably priced electric vehicles.