Honda Unveils Two New Electric Vehicles with Advanced Software Operating System
Honda Debuts Prototypes of Two Latest Electric Vehicles
Honda Motor has debuted prototypes of its two latest electric vehicles (EVs) – a sedan and an SUV – with a new software operating system that will be built at its plant in Ohio and sold starting in early 2026. The Japanese carmaker displayed the near-production models of its 0 Series sedan and mid-size SUV at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Advanced Driver-Assistance System
Both models will be equipped with an in-house operating system called Asimo that controls functions such as advanced driver-assistance. The system is designed to simplify vehicles by integrating multiple functions into a single electronic control unit.
Part of a Larger EV Strategy
The 0 Series sedan and mid-size SUV are part of a wave of 30 new EVs Honda plans to introduce globally by 2030. The company has committed to 100 per cent zero-emission automobile sales in North America by 2040, although it is open to adjusting its plans if demand for EVs continues to wane.
Ohio Plant to Start Building EVs
The automaker’s Marysville, Ohio, plant will start building EVs this year alongside traditional gas-powered cars. The all-electrics will use batteries from a US$4.4 billion joint-venture factory with LG Energy Solution.
High-Performance System-on-Chip
Honda is also partnering with Japan’s Renesas Electronics on a high-performance system-on-chip for use in 0 Series models later this decade. The chip is designed to simplify vehicles by integrating multiple functions into a single electronic control unit. Overlaid with Honda’s artificial intelligence (AI) software, the companies aim to develop a system "that achieves one of the industry’s top class AI performances".
Conclusion
Honda’s latest electric vehicles showcase the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. With its new software operating system and high-performance system-on-chip, Honda is poised to make a significant impact in the electric vehicle market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will Honda start selling its new electric vehicles?
A: Honda will start selling its new electric vehicles in early 2026.
Q: What is the purpose of Honda’s Asimo operating system?
A: Asimo is designed to control functions such as advanced driver-assistance and simplify vehicles by integrating multiple functions into a single electronic control unit.
Q: What is Honda’s commitment to electric vehicle sales in North America?
A: Honda has committed to 100 per cent zero-emission automobile sales in North America by 2040.
