Honda today exhibited the world premiere of two prototype models, the e:NP2 Prototype and the e:NS2 Prototype, and one concept model, the e:N SUV 序 , for the second and third set of e:N Series EV models, respectively, at Auto Shanghai 2023. The event began today in Shanghai, China.
Through the introduction of these new EV models, Honda will continue to enhance e:N Series lineup and strive to make EVs represent 100% of its automobile sales in China by 2035.
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Honda is striving to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050. Toward this end, Honda is planning to introduce 10 Honda-brand EV models in China by 2027.
Production models based on the e:NP2 Prototype and the e:NS2 Prototype introduced today are being developed as the second set of Honda e:N Series EV models, which will offer new value to Honda customers. Sales of the production models are scheduled to begin in early 2024.
Production models based on the e:N SUV 序 concept model, which was also introduced today, are being developed as the third set of Honda e:N Series EV models. They will be positioned as new-generation e:N Series models which will feature both a “wild” nature unique to SUVs and near-futuristic intelligence. Honda plans to begin sales of production models based on this concept model before the end of 2024.
Through the introduction of these new e:N Series models, Honda will accelerate electrification in China and strive to make EVs represent 100% of its automobile sales in China by 2035, accelerating the schedule ahead of its global target to “increase the ratio of EV and FCEV sales to 100% globally by 2040.”
- *序 (xù) means “prologue” in Chinese, representing the meaning that this model will become the prologue of the new-generation EV models for Honda e:N Series.
■e:NP2 Prototype / e:NS2 Prototype
By further refining the e:N Series concept of “Dynamics, Intelligence and Beauty,” Honda is striving to develop the second set of e:N Series models as EVs that go beyond the framework set by existing EV models and offer new value to its customers.
・Dynamics:
Leveraging dynamics technologies Honda has amassed through its history, these models offer a unique driving pleasure that enables the driver to enjoy a sense of oneness with the vehicle.
・Intelligence:
These models feature an interior space that conveys intelligence with clean, uncluttered, yet pleasantly rounded forms combined with advanced features such as Honda CONNECT 4.0.
・Beauty:
These models feature designs which combine the excellent utility of SUVs and sleek form of sedans.
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The respective vision each of these two models strives to create was incorporated into their designs. The e:NP2 Prototype features design that expresses a seamless, sophisticated and smart sense of the future, and the e:NS2 Prototype features design that expresses an emotional sense of the future which excites people when they see the vehicle.
■e:N SUV 序
This concept model for the third set of e:N Series models was developed with an aim to take the e:N Series concept of “Dynamics, Intelligence and Beauty” to a new level.
・Dynamics:
As the first model that adopted the “e:N Architecture W” developed exclusively for e:N Series EV models, this model realizes driving performance unique to Honda vehicles which pursue the “joy of driving.”
・Intelligence:
Adopting Honda’s latest safety and driver assistance system as well as AI-powered Honda CONNECT technologies, this model conveys intelligence throughout the interior space.
・Beauty:
This model features designs which combine a “wild” nature unique to SUVs and near-futuristic intelligence.