Honda’s next-gen EVs are finally coming. On Wednesday, a Honda 0 prototype made its global debut in Tokyo, giving us our first look at the electric SUV in action. Honda’s new electric SUV and the upcoming Prelude were shown on public roads for the first time. Although still a prototype, the new SUV looks pretty… boxy?
Honda’s new electric SUV hits the road for the first time
The 0 SUV will be the first of its upcoming “0 Series” lineup, kicking off a new generation of Honda EVs. We got our first look at the electric SUV and Saloon in concept form last January.
Dubbed the “Space-Hub” concept, Honda’s electric SUV is just that. Earlier this year, Honda unveiled the 0 Series SUV and Saloon EV prototypes at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), giving us a closer look at what we can expect to see when they actually hit the street.
On Wednesday, a prototype of the Honda 0 SUV was shown on a public road for the first time at a Formula One event in Tokyo.
Honda used a specific wrap with geometric lines, calling it “a visual representation of the company’s new approach to EV development.”
Although the prototype has a slightly better shape, what’s up with the rear? The initial concept shown last year looked like a minivan from space. Now, the Honda 0 has more of an SUV-like shape, but it still seems out of proportion.
Honda said it aims to offer more value with its upcoming 0 Series EVs as a “space” rather than just a way of getting from point A to point B. Love it or hate it, the chunky backside on Honda’s electric SUV is designed to maximize interior space.
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The production model is expected to launch in North America next year. It will be built at Honda’s EV Hub in Ohio (which we got to tour).
After that, Honda’s new electric SUV will roll out to other global markets, including Japan and Europe. Later this year, a hybrid electric Prelude will join Honda’s lineup.
What do you think of the electric SUV prototype? Would you buy one over its current Prologue? Let us know in the comments.
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