Honda Teases New 0 Series Prototype EVs For CES, Including SUV

Honda is doubling down on its electrified future, and it’s starting to look interesting. Twelve months after providing us with a glimpse of its vision for the next generation of EVs, the Japanese automaker has confirmed plans to debut two new electric vehicle prototypes at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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A teaser image gives us a sneak peek at these two prototypes. On the left sits a car that appears nearly identical to last year’s Saloon EV Concept, retaining its signature design elements like the intricate LED taillight, illuminated Honda script, and the diffuser-mounted slim brake light. However, Honda has labeled it a “prototype” rather than a concept this time, suggesting it’s an evolved version. We can’t tell from the shadowy image what’s changed, so we’ll have to wait for its CES debut to see how Honda has refined the design and engineering.

The SUV Grabs the Spotlight

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Perhaps of more interest is the 0 Series prototype pictured next to it. This vehicle adopts the form of a boxy SUV and it looks like a big one too, perhaps similar in size to the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9. It appears to lack traditional wing mirrors, has a lengthy wheelbase, and an almost completely vertical rear window adorned with a wraparound LED light bar. Two extra lights are positioned towards the base of the rear bumper.

Last year, Honda provided a preview of the new vehicles that will form part of the 0 Series family. Set to launch in 2026 alongside the saloon are a mid-size SUV and an entry-level SUV. In 2027, these will be followed up by a three-row, large SUV, while a compact SUV has been scheduled for 2028 and a small-size SUV is in the works for 2029. By 2030, Honda will launch 7 vehicles in its 0 Series globally.

Tech Takes Center Stage

It’s not just these two concepts that Honda will bring along to CES. The Japanese brand will also introduce a new proprietary vehicle operating system to be used by its future EVs. New automated driving technologies are also on the agenda.

Honda’s new EVs are based around a “Thin, Light and Wise,” approach. The brand’s CES display will focus on the ‘Wise’ value and also provide a look at the System on Chip (SoC) underpinnings of the 0 Series models, as well as Honda’s future Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).