Overview
- Honda unveiled the 0 α electric SUV prototype in Tokyo and said the production model will go on sale starting in 2027, beginning with Japan and India before wider rollout.
- The 0 α is billed as the gateway to Honda’s new 0 Series EVs, showcasing the brand’s “Thin, Light, and Wise” approach with a low-slung stance and maximized cabin space.
- Design highlights include an integrated front digital fascia that combines headlights, charging lid and illuminated emblem, plus a U-shaped rear lighting signature and thick C-pillars.
- For India, a Honda chief engineer told Autocar India the production model is being developed with two LFP battery options likely around 65–75 kWh, a single-motor front-wheel-drive setup, and a 2,700–2,800 mm wheelbase.
- Media in India report plans for local manufacturing with exports and suggest a price band of roughly Rs 25–30 lakh, positioning the SUV against rivals such as the Tata Curvv EV, Maruti e‑Vitara, Mahindra BE6, Hyundai Creta EV and MG ZS EV.