Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV prototypes made their debut at CES 2025. Production will start in 2026 at the Honda EV Hub plant in Ohio
Today at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Honda held the world premiere of the first two models of its new 0 Series line of battery electric vehicles - the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon prototypes. Series models based on both prototypes will be produced at the Honda EV Hub plant in Ohio.
Honda 0 SUV Prototype
The production version of the Honda 0 SUV Prototype will be the first Honda 0 Series model to go into production based on the company's recently developed dedicated EV platform. Stylistically, the Honda 0 SUV Prototype is an extension of the Space-Hub concept model unveiled at CES 2024 and embodies the "Thin, Light, and Wise" design approach to deliver a spacious cabin with "outstanding visibility and [configuration] flexibility."
The manufacturer has promised that the Honda 0 SUV will get a wide range of next-generation technologies, including a new user interface, as well as a Steer-by-Wire approach for the steering system, where there is no physical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels, but commands are transmitted via wires.
A production model based on the Honda 0 SUV Prototype is planned for the North American market in the first half of 2026, followed by global markets including Japan and Europe.
Honda 0 Saloon Prototype
The Honda 0 Saloon, the flagship model of the Honda 0 Series, is a further development of the concept model unveiled last year at CES 2024. While maintaining the styling continuity of the concept model, the prototype features a lower height and a sportier "wedge" design. The low profile of the saloon is complemented by an interior that is more spacious than it might appear from the outside.
Honda says a production model based on the Honda 0 Saloon will first be introduced in the North American market in late 2026, and then in global markets including Japan and Europe.
Both Honda 0 Series models will be equipped with the SAE Level 3 automated driving system. With this level of autonomy, the vehicle will be able to control driving to a degree that will allow a human driver to perform a "second task" on the way to their destination, whether that's watching a film or attending a meeting remotely. However, the level of automation will be increased incrementally through OTA software updates. Increased functionality will start with eye-off technology, available during motorway congestion.
Source: Honda
