- The Afeela 1, the EV from a three way partnership between Honda and Sony, will arrive in 2026
- Base Afeela 1 EVs will price $89,900 whereas the Signature trim prices $102,900
- Afeela is now taking $200 deposits, however it’ll solely be accessible in California initially
Sony and Honda confirmed pricing for the primary electrical car from their joint Afeela model at this week’s CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
Now formally often called the Afeela 1, the electrical hatchback will price $89,900 in base Origin spec. A $102,900 Afeela 1 Signature grade can be accessible, including 21-inch wheels and a rear-seat leisure system. The pricier mannequin can even arrive earlier. It is anticipated to start out deliveries in 2026, whereas patrons of the Origin should wait till 2027.
Afeela is now accepting reservations, requiring a $200 refundable deposit, however solely in California. One other caveat is that software-enabled options corresponding to driver help and voice recognition are subscription-based, and solely complimentary for the primary three years of possession.
Afeela 1
The near-production prepared model proven at CES 2025 appears to be like just like the prototype proven in 2024, with some adjustments corresponding to added cameras on the entrance corners of the roof. They’re a part of an array of 40 sensors aimed toward enabling Degree 3 automation on the SAE autonomy scale. This permits for eyes-off driving in some conditions, however Afeela expects to solely provide Degree 2 functionality initially, and can ship vehicles with driver-monitoring programs.
The innocuous trying hatchback measures 193.5 inches lengthy, making it about two inches shorter than a Honda Accord, however with a wheelbase that is nearly seven inches longer. The inside options door-to-door screens and a yoke-style steering wheel to make them simpler to view. Afeela additionally claims that 70% of the inside’s floor space is comprised of plant-based or recycled supplies.
A classy audio system leverages Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Applied sciences for 3D sound. This, mixed with the numerous screens, is aimed toward making the automobile right into a cell lounge for watching movies or utilizing apps that Afeela is partaking with third events to develop. And sure, you’ll be able to run PlayStation video video games on the dashboard display screen, in addition to get game-inspired wallpapers for each the inside display screen and a “media bar” that takes the place of a conventional grille.
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A normal dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain contains one 241-hp motor per axle. Afeela stated it is aiming for 300 miles of EPA vary utilizing a 91-kwh battery pack, and can provide NACS charging from the get-go. Nonetheless, the height DC fast-charge energy fee is a reasonably low 150 kw. The Afeela 1 may cost at 11 kw utilizing a Degree 2 AC charger.
Sony’s curiosity in constructing an electrical automobile goes again to the Imaginative and prescient S idea offered at CES 2020. It adopted that up with the Imaginative and prescient S-02 SUV idea earlier than asserting its partnership with Honda in 2022. The Afeela model was introduced just a few months later, at CES 2023.
The Afeela 1 will probably be in-built Ohio, the place Honda is increasing two vegetation to accommodate manufacturing of EVs, together with its personal 0 Sequence fashions additionally due in 2026 and future EVs for the premium Acura model.
