Honda Unveils Futuristic '0 Series' EVs at CES In 2026

🚘 What is the 0 Series?

Honda’s “0 Series” marks a fresh start—from the ground up. Debuted at CES 2024 as concept models (“Saloon” and “Space‑Hub”), these vehicles returned in 2025 as refined prototypes that closely resemble the forthcoming production versions Reuters+14Wikipedia+14Popular Science+14.

The “0” isn’t just a number—it symbolizes:

  1. A return to Honda’s founding values of innovation.

  2. Creating from zero, rethinking EV design.

  3. Reducing environmental impact—targeting zero fatalities and lifecycles with minimal carbon

📅 Production Timeline & Facts

  • Launch Year: 2026, starting in North America from Honda’s new EV Hub in Ohio 

  • Models: The line kicks off with the 0 SUV, followed closely by the sleek 0 Saloon 

  • Global Rollout: Post-U.S. debut, models will expand into Japan, Europe, and beyond. 

🔧 Engineering Philosophy: Thin, Light & Wise

Honda’s motto for this series:

  • Thin — a low-slung, aerodynamic EV-specific platform.

  • Light — efficient chassis plus improved materials for agile performance.

  • Wise — cutting-edge software and intelligent systems

🤖 Smart Tech & Features

  • ASIMO OS: Named after Honda’s famed humanoid robot, this in-car operating system learns driver preferences, enhances UX, and supports over‑the‑air updates 

  • Level 3 Autonomous Driving: Enables hands/free and eyes‑off driving in specific scenarios, an extension of Honda’s SENSING Elite debut in the Legend

  • Customized SoC by Renesas: A bespoke chip designed to power all in-cabin computing, from safety to entertainment

  • Battery & Charging: U.S.-standard NACS-compatible, aiming for fast, stress-free charging access via a 100,000+ station goal by 2030

🛠 Design & Performance

  • 0 Saloon: Fastback-inspired flagship—low, sporty, and spacious. Think futuristic flair like the DeLorean with modern build quality 

  • 0 SUV: Boxy like the Space‑Hub concept, maximizing interior volume and visibility 

  • Range & Power: Estimated ~300-mile range per charge, with single and dual-motor options (~240–480 hp)

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🌍 Honda’s EV Strategy

  • Part of a 10 trillion yen investment plan (till 2031), with a goal of 2 million+ EVs annually by 2030

  • Ambitious: 100% battery+fuel-cell sales by 2040, seven 0 Series models by 2030, plus a sub-$30k model in North America by 2026

🔚 Bottom Line

The Honda 0 Series is more than new EVs—it’s Honda’s EV identity reboot. Blending sleek design, smart tech, advanced autonomy, and global manufacturing muscle, this lineup positions Honda as a serious competitor in the next-gen EV battlefield.

Can’t wait to compare how it stacks up against Tesla’s sedans and SUVs? Or curious about pricing, sub-$30k model, or features of ASIMO OS? Just ask! 🔧