Honda at present exhibited the world premiere of two prototype fashions, the e:NP2 Prototype and the e:NS2 Prototype, and one idea mannequin, the e:N SUV序, for the second and third set of e:N Collection EV fashions, respectively, at Auto Shanghai 2023.
By way of the introduction of those new EV fashions, Honda will proceed to reinforce e:N Collection lineup and try to make EVs characterize 100% of its vehicle gross sales in China by 2035. The corporate is planning to introduce 10 Honda-brand EV fashions in China by 2027.
Manufacturing fashions primarily based on the e:NP2 Prototype and the e:NS2 Prototype launched at present are being developed because the second set of Honda e:N Collection EV fashions, which can supply new worth to Honda clients. Gross sales of the manufacturing fashions are scheduled to start in early 2024.
Manufacturing fashions primarily based on the e:N SUV 序 idea mannequin (序 (xù) means “prologue” in Chinese language, representing the which means that this mannequin will turn into the prologue of the new-generation EV fashions for Honda e:N Collection.), which was additionally launched at present, are being developed because the third set of Honda e:N Collection EV fashions. They are going to be positioned as new-generation e:N Collection fashions which can function each a “wild” nature distinctive to SUVs and near-futuristic intelligence. Honda plans to start gross sales of manufacturing fashions primarily based on this idea mannequin earlier than the tip of 2024.
By way of the introduction of those new e:N Collection fashions, Honda will speed up electrification in China and try to make EVs characterize 100% of its vehicle gross sales in China by 2035, accelerating the schedule forward of its international goal to “improve the ratio of EV and FCEV gross sales to 100% globally by 2040.”
e:NP2 Prototype / e:NS2 Prototype
By additional refining the e:N Collection idea of “Dynamics, Intelligence and Magnificence,” Honda is striving to develop the second set of e:N Collection fashions as EVs that transcend the framework set by current EV fashions and supply new worth to its clients.
Leveraging dynamics applied sciences Honda has amassed via its historical past, these fashions supply a novel driving pleasure that allows the motive force to take pleasure in a way of oneness with the car.
These fashions function an inside house that conveys intelligence with clear, uncluttered, but pleasantly rounded varieties mixed with superior options corresponding to Honda CONNECT 4.0.
The respective imaginative and prescient every of those two fashions strives to create was integrated into their designs. The e:NP2 Prototype options design that expresses a seamless, refined and sensible sense of the long run, and the e:NS2 Prototype options design that expresses an emotional sense of the long run which excites folks once they see the car.
e:N SUV 序
This idea mannequin for the third set of e:N Collection fashions was developed with an goal to take the e:N Collection idea of “Dynamics, Intelligence and Magnificence” to a brand new degree.
As the primary mannequin that adopted the “e:N Structure W” developed solely for e:N Collection EV fashions, this mannequin realizes driving efficiency distinctive to Honda automobiles which pursue the “pleasure of driving.”
Adopting Honda’s newest security and driver help system in addition to AI-powered Honda CONNECT applied sciences, this mannequin conveys intelligence all through the inside house.
Apr 18, 2023