Afeela 1
| Afeela 1 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Sony Honda Mobility |
| Production | 2026 (cancelled) |
| Assembly | United States: East Liberty, Ohio (East Liberty Auto Plant)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Body style | 5-door liftback |
| Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 2 x 180 kW |
| Power output | 483 hp (360 kW; 490 PS) |
| Battery | 91 kWh lithium-ion battery pack |
| Electric range | 300 mi (480 km) |
| Plug-in charging | SAEJ3400 (NACS) 150 kW DC |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,914 mm (193.5 in)[2] |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in)[2] |
The Afeela 1, stylized as AFEELA 1 (Japanese: アフィーラ・１, Hepburn: Afīra Wan) is a cancelled battery electric mid-size liftback that was to be produced by Japanese joint venture company Sony Honda Mobility starting in 2026. It would have been the company's first production vehicle.
Overview
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Background
[edit]In January 2020 at the 53rd Consumer Electronics Show, Sony unveiled the Sony Vision-S concept car sedan. It was a project led by Sony's AI and Robotics team, and it was a functional prototype that showcased Sony's automotive technology. At the 54th Consumer Electronics Show in January 2021, the vehicle was renamed to the Vision-S 01, and Sony revealed that the vehicle had undergone road testing to further refine its systems.[3]
In March 2022, Sony announced that it would form a joint venture with Honda to sell battery-electric vehicles.[4]
On January 5, 2023, Sony Honda Mobility unveiled the Afeela 1 as a prototype at the 56th Consumer Electronics Show.[5] The car features Level 3 automated driving capabilities under limited conditions.
The Afeela prototype also appears as a playable vehicle in Gran Turismo 7 (as the AFEELA Prototype 2024), which was added to the game in version 1.46. The production version was added in version 1.62.
On 2025 announced a partnership with Spotify[6] releasing playlists for the in-car entertainment system.
Production
[edit]On January 8, 2025, Sony Honda Mobility unveiled the production version at CES 2025. The company says the Afeela 1 “pursues an interactive relationship between people and vehicles” and deliveries to customers will begin in mid-2026. Afeela will sell the EV in two versions, with prices starting from $89,900, including a three-year complimentary subscription to select features, including Afeela Intelligent Drive, Afeela Personal Agent, and entertainment content. The top trim is known as the Signature and is expected to start deliveries in mid-2026, while the base model is dubbed the Origin and will start production in 2026.[7] Refundable reservations opened online directly after the reveal for US$200, initially exclusively for California residents.[8]
On March 25, 2026, Sony Honda Mobility cancelled Afeela 1 production.[9][10]
Powertrain
[edit]The Afeela 1 is available with a single all-wheel drive powertrain and battery pack option. It is powered by two 180 kW electric motors for a total of 483 horsepower (360 kW; 490 PS). Power is supplied by a 91 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which can be recharged at up 150 kW when DC fast charging, and it provides a range of about 300 miles (480 km).[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "2026 Afeela 1". Motor Trend. Hearst Media. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- 1 2 "2025 Lucid Air Pure vs. 2026 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1: Comparing Startup EVs". Car and Driver. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ↑ Schrader, Stef (2021-01-13). "Sony Quietly Kept Developing Its Vision-S Concept Car With More Sensors, Road Tests". The Drive. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ↑ "Honda Partners Up With Sony—Yes, That Sony—to Build Electric Cars". MotorTrend. 2022-03-04. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ↑ Dayaram, Sareena (5 January 2023). "Sony and Honda Drive New Electric Car Afeela Onto the CES Stage". CNET.
- ↑ King, Ashley (2025-01-07). "Sony & Honda's Joint Venture Electric Vehicle Spotify Partnership". Digital Music News. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
Playlist "1AUBli4RKZoCHXkNj1fWoo" (Songs: "Feeling Good Today" by Faye Webster, "Deeper Well" by Kacey Musgraves" and Leonard Cohen" by boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus)). Playlist "2wZs8MZvDZwxeXe5pDw8oy" (Songs: Wherever I Go – Jacob Collier (featuring Lawrence & Michael McDonald), Words With You – Chromeo and Get Down Tonight – KC and the Sunshine Band).
- ↑ Anderson, Brad (2025-01-07). "Honda And Sony's Afeela 1 EV Starts At $89,900, First Deliveries In 2026". Carscoops. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- 1 2 "The Sony-Honda Afeela EV Will Start At $102,900, Arrive In Mid-2026". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ↑ "Discontinuation of Development and Launch of AFEELA 1 and the Second Model of AFEELA Vehicles". shm-afeela.com. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "Sony Honda Mobility JV In Peril As Planned EVs Have Been Canceled". CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
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