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Sony Honda’s Afeela EV Project Is Under Pressure. That’s Good
Between its sophisticated ADAS, mediocre specs, and high price, the Afeela 1 seems both a step behind the times and built for a future that hasn't come yet.
Sony and Honda’s Afeela 1 EV makes more sense at CES than in the real world
The Sony car is almost here. After its creation via a joint venture with Honda in 2022 and two years’ worth of prototypes, the electronics giant’s Afeela brand is finally taking reservations for its first electric vehicle,
Afeela EV: Sony and Honda Finally Set a Price and Start Taking Orders
Sony and Honda's joint-venture electric sedan made its debut during CES 2020.
Sony and Honda’s EV goes on sale this year, starts at $89,900
But that turned out to be exactly the plan. Although Sony began developing its EV with the contract manufacturer (and tier 1 supplier) Magna Steyr, the car— now called the Afeela 1 —will be built by Honda, which formed a strategic alliance with Sony to create the aforementioned Sony Honda Mobility, which will sell the new car.
Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 EV innovative blueprint still in development, but challenges lie ahead
Sony Honda Mobility's ultra-high-tech Afeela 1 electric vehicle comes with a $90,000 price tag, which limits its market, and U.S dealers are disappointed in its direct-to-consumer sales model.
Sony/Honda ‘Afeela’ EV Collaboration Gets Production Timetable And Pricing
Sony has partnered with Honda on the Afeela 1, a new EV expected to go into production for the 2026 model year.
Sony/Honda's Afeela 1 EV is here, can it compete with Tesla?
The Afeela 1 Origin and Signature trims are available to reserve in California for $200, with deliveries anticipated to start in 2026.
The Sony-Honda Afeela EV Will Start At $102,900, Arrive In Mid-2026
The Afeela 1's debut model, the Signature series, will start at $102,900 and deliveries are slated to start in mid-2026. If that's a bit too steep for you, consider waiting until 2027 for the Origin trim. That one is only going to be $89,900. Refundable reservations will be taken online for $200 .
Sony-Honda Afeela EV drops at CES with shocking $89,900 price; reservation open
The EV will be available in "two trims," as per Sony, with prices starting from $89,900 with a 3-year complimentary subscription for certain functionality and features, according to a company press release. The tech titan has also announced online reservations through the AFEELA website with a fully refundable reservation fee of $200.
4 Reasons The Sony Honda AFEELA 1 EV Feels Doomed From The Start
Honda showcased its Sony Honda AFEELA 1 EV, but while it highlights futuristic tech, there are four reasons it already seems doomed.
Honda And Sony's EV Costs More Than A Lucid Air
The Afeela 1 EV is nearly production-ready and will be assembled in the U.S. at a Honda facility. Afeela also announced the start of reservations, which for now, is only open to California residents.
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Sony teams up with major car brand to unveil tech-heavy EV that’s like ‘living room on wheels’ set for 2026 release
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