Honda has just revealed their new electric vehicle series called the “Honda 0 Series,” set to launch worldwide in 2026. They introduced two concept models, the Saloon and Space-Hub, at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Along with this, they also unveiled a new “H” mark specifically for their next-gen electric vehicles. Honda has a goal to achieve carbon neutrality in all their products and activities by 2050, with a focus on reaching 100% global sales of electric and fuel cell vehicles by 2040.
In 2026, Honda plans to roll out the first model of the Honda 0 Series globally, starting in North America and then expanding to Japan, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South America.
Detailed Explanation of Honda 0 Series
The Honda 0 Series marks a big change for the brand, aligning with its global slogan and electrification strategy. The series name reflects Honda’s commitment to innovation, indicating a fresh start and the creation of electric vehicles from scratch.
Honda’s team working on the new electric vehicles took a new approach to the development process. They called it “Thin, Light, and Wise,” challenging the usual limits to change how electric vehicles are made.
The upcoming 0 Series models want to make it quicker to charge the battery (from 15% to 80%) in just 10-15 minutes. Honda also wants to make sure that the battery doesn’t lose more than 10% of its capacity even after being used for ten years.
The Saloon has a sleek, sloping shape with unique rectangular lights in the front and back that remind you of an old-fashioned Black & Decker Dustbuster. It looks like it’s close to the ground, giving it a sporty feel inspired by Formula 1 racing. Inside, it’s simple, with cool Tron-like lights, one main display, and wheels with pixelated covers that shine through the dark.
The Space-Hub looks like a small van with short front and back parts and a backlight that’s similar to the ones on Rivian’s electric delivery vans for Amazon. It will also have a big moonroof that curves over the side, making it feel like a greenhouse. Inside, two bench seats are facing each other, suggesting it might be used as a self-driving shuttle in the future. It doesn’t have a back window, so drivers will probably use cameras to see behind them.
The Honda 0 series will have a sporty style, taking ideas from how Honda’s Formula 1 racing cars work. To make the batteries work better, Honda will use e-Axles. These are like a system with a motor, inverter, and gearbox that changes electric power into the energy the car needs to move.
Just like many other car companies, Honda wants to add more AI-powered features to its upcoming cars. These features will learn about what the driver likes to give a more personalized experience and suggest the best routes based on where the driver is.
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