Sony and Honda plan to start selling their electric cars in the US in 2026
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Sony's prototype Vision-S 02 SUV, unveiled at CES 2022 as a platform for developing Sony's EV technology. | Image: Sony Sony and Honda have announced that they plan to start selling their jointly-developed electric vehicles in the US in early 2026.
The US has been chosen as the first market because of its well-developed taste for EVs. The cars will then go on sale in Japan later the same year, and then, perhaps, in Europe. Preorders for the vehicles will open in 2025, with sales and vehicle customization pushed through online channels.
The two Japanese companies announced they would be working together on a new 50-50 venture earlier this year, with the company later named Sony Honda Mobility. The alliance is intended to unite Honda's expertise in car manufacture with Sony's prowess in the fields of sensors, software, and entertainment. The companies hope...