Honda’s motobike exhibited three models at the 2023 Shanghai auto show to preview the upcoming members of the e:N electric vehicle (EV) family in China.
The lineup consists of two prototype models teased beforee:NP2 and e:NS2, and concept model e:N SUV Prologue (序).
e:NP2 and e:NS2 will be the second set of electric vehicles (EVs) in Honda’s e:N line, akin to HR VUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-based on e:NS1 and e:NP1 crossover electric SUV. However, they seem to be larger.
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The two prototypes are virtually identical, as is the practice of Honda in China: with two joint ventures there – Dongfeng Honda and GAC Honda – it has two product lines that mirror each other with only minor differences between the two. range of vehicle.
Honda hasn’t released any specs for these models yet, but they’re basically production-ready. Production will begin in early 2024.
The concept e:N SUV Prologue, not to be confused with the GM-based, North American Prologue model, previews a production model that will debut the new e:N Architecture W platform.
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Honda says it has a “wild” nature with “near future intelligence” both in terms of drivability and features inside the cabin.
This larger SUV has a more angular front end, no grille or air intakes, slim lighting elements, and square wheel arches.
Honda has confirmed that production models based on this concept will go on sale before the end of 2024.
The Japanese automaker says all three models will be equipped with the Honda Connect 4.0 infotainment system and the smartest AI-powered advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) to date.
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Honda plans to become an electric-only brand in China by 2035, five years earlier than the original goal.
Achieving this goal will involve the introduction of 10 new electric vehicles in China by 2027.
Honda says it “plans” to export some of the e:N Series electric vehicles from China, though it has yet to say which models will be sold globally.
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Globally, the company says it will only sell pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from 2040 onwardsand will be completely carbon neutral by 2050.
2022Honda has committed 5 trillion yen, or about AU$53 billion, towards electrification.
Earlier this year, it was completed organizational reformconsolidating electrification efforts across its auto, motorcycle, and energy products businesses and dividing its regional operations into separate North America, China, and Affiliated Regions divisions.
Honda has also established electric vehicle partnerships with Sony and General Motors. The former will create a new EV brand called Afeelawhile Honda will use GM’s Ultium architecture for a pair of SUVs for North America.
Locally, Honda Australia has a plan make a gradual transition to electric vehiclesconfirmed that it has no plans to introduce any electric vehicles within the next five years.
“Our electrification strategy is to use hybrid to connect with electrification in the future, we don’t have any plans to introduce electric vehicles at the moment,” said Honda Australia boss Carolyn McMahon. speak. auto expert this early year.
