evolves from theand is a key part of Honda's "Electric Vision" strategy for the European region. It is actually a preview of Honda's first production battery electric vehicle for the European market.offers a clean exterior and minimalist interior coupled with advanced technology. Some of the noteworthy design elements of the car include compact cameras that replace the traditional side mirrors, pop-out door handles, a customisable horizontal display with screens showing the rear-view images relayed from the Camera Mirror System integrated at either end of the dashboard, a digital rearview camera, etc.The vehicle is based on a completely new EV-specific platform with a rear-wheel-drive, which combined with a relatively long wheelbase, wide track and short overhangs delivers dynamic driving characteristics. Created especially for the modern urban environment, this car will offer a range of 200 km (125 mi) and a battery that will charger to 80% in 30 minutes using fast charging. Official reservations for thewill open in selected markets across Europe in early summer 2019. To date, Honda has received 15,000 registrations of interest for the Honda e Prototype.

IDTechEx: "Revolutionary Solid-state Batteries Will Create a $6 Billion Market in 2030" According to IDTechEx's report "Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2020-2030: Technology, Patents, Forecasts, Players.", the potential market size for solid-state batteries is expected to grow to over $6 billion by 2030. This is due to various undisputed advantages of solid-state batteries including high safety level, simple pack design, higher energy density. The market demand for solid-state batteries mainly comes...

Honda and CATL form a comprehensive strategic alliance on EV batteries CATL and Honda have signed an agreement to form a comprehensive strategic alliance on new energy vehicle batteries to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote the popularization of e-mobility. This agreement will enable the two companies to begin discussions on a broad range of areas including joint development, stable supply, and the recycling and reuse of batteries. By bringing together the two...

Honda and SNAM extend agreement for recycling batteries from Honda's PHEVs and BEVs Honda Motor Europe announced it is expanding its battery recycling partnership with SNAM (Société Nouvelle d'Affinage des Métaux) to recycle end-of-life batteries from hybrids and electric vehicles in Europe. SNAM collect and recycle batteries from Honda's hybrid and electric vehicles and either potentially prepare them for 'second-life' renewable energy storage uses or extract valuable materials for recycling if...

General Motors and Honda will develop together two BEVs based on GM's global EV platform General Motors and Honda announced that they will jointly develop two all-new electric vehicles sold under the Honda brand and based on GM's flexible global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. Honda will take care of the design (exterior and interior) and the platform will be engineered to support Honda’s driving character. The vehicles will be manufactured at GM plants in North America. Sales are...

Honda unveiled the e:PROGRESS - its first commercial Energy Management service Honda has today announced its first commercial Energy Management service under the new brand e:PROGRESS. The service will come to the market in 2020 and will include a smart charger, smart tariff, and a smart charge control system to deliver optimal charging for users. It will be offered in collaboration with smart charging and aggregation specialist Moixa, and leading European energy supplier, Vattenfall. Moixa...

Honda e prices and specifications, features, trim levels This morning, Honda has officially listed all the official specifications, features and trim levels for the Honda e. The prices have been known ever since the model's announcement in September 2019. The model is available in three trim levels: Honda e specifications, prices, features Honda e Advance 16" specifications, prices, features Honda e Advance 17" specifications, prices, features Prices for Honda e start...

Honda and Moixa install five bi-directional V2G chargers outside the Islington Town Hall Honda announced its partnership with electric car charging software firm Moixa at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 2019. It is also a leading shareholder in Moixa as of May last year. As of today, the first real results from their mutual work are a fact. Together with the Islington Council, the two companies launched a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging scheme in London. At the Geneva Motor Show 2019, Honda...

Honda accelerates its Electric Vision strategy by 3 years Earlier, Honda has announced that by 2025 all of its European mainstream models will feature electrified powertrains. Today, the company said that this strategy has been accelerated and now the deadline is 3 years shorter - 2022. Honda plans on launching 6 electrified models over the next 36 months, including the Honda e and the hybrid-only Jazz. The latter will be the first vehicle to carry the "e:HEV" branding...

The Honda e debuts at the IAA 2019, costs €29,470 / £26,160 The final production version of the Honda e that's mainly Europe- and Japan-bound has been unveiled at the IAA 2019 in Frankfurt. Prices for Honda e will start from €29,470 in Germany (including local government subsidy) for the 100kW version (£26,160 in the UK), rising to €32,470 for the "Advance" grade that includes further specification and a motor output increased to 113 kW. Other than that, the design and specs...

What all-electric vehicles to expect at the IAA 2019 in Frankfurt next week Audi AI: Trail quattro and Audi Aicon At the IAA 2019, Audi will showcase the Audi AI: Trail quattro - the concept study of an electrically powered off-roader of the future. It will be adjoined by a quartet of visionary automobiles, which also started at the IAA in 2017 with the debut of the Audi Aicon. All four studies will be on display during the IAA 2019 in Frankfurt. Aiways U5 Aiways is a Chinese brand which...

Mass production Honda e is official, will debut at the IAA 2019 in Frankfurt Honda has published the first official images of the mass production Honda e together with details on its design, specifications, connectivity and AI capabilities. The car will debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show accompanied by other Honda electrified and sporty automobiles. Honda e design details From previous teasers released by Honda, we already know that the Honda e design focus is on minimalism that reflects...

Honda previews Honda e's dashboard and connectivity options Today Honda has released a preview of the Honda e dashboard and its connectivity options. The compact urban vehicle offers infotainment and connectivity services concentrated around its "next-generation full-width digital dashboard" that spreads from one side to the other. It follows the model's overall clean and simple design language that applies to both the exterior and the interior. The interior environment is...

Honda e is Europe and Japan-bound only, other EVs are planned for the US Automotive News has unveiled that Honda has other plans for the EV market in the US, China and other markets that require larger vehicles and longer range than the current Honda e offers. Planned for official release later this year, the Honda e is compact city car designed for everyday commuters in larger cities across Europe and in Japan. And this is where it will be sold. The manufacturer plans on creating...