Key Highlights
- Sony-Honda’s co-venture Afeela 1 electric car launched at CES 2025
- Was officially announced back in 2020
- Prototype already showcased controlled via a PS5 controller
- Price starts at $89,000
At the CES 2025, all the major tech giants are showcasing all the latest advancements and leaps re-defining the consumer tech segment. And like the last year, emphasis on EVs is evident. Sony and Honda have joined hands to launch their first electric car, the Afeela 1 EV. We saw its prototype last year being ridden via a PS 5 controller which is one of its USPs. Let’s dive into the details below:
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Sony Honda Afeela 1 Electric Car: Highlights
Sony Honda Afeela 1 EV is a high-end electric car which flaunts a stylish-sports design. It is sleek and modern EV which has a plethora of advanced features including a panoramic sunroof with an immersive 3D map, and automatic power doors. The Afeela 1 EV measures 4,915 mm x 1,460 mm x 3,018 mm (length x height x wheelbase) and sits on 21-inch alloy wheels.
Unfortunately, it is not yet confirmed if the Afeela 1 EV will come with the PS 5 controller ride feature which was showcased with the prototype. Chances are Sony- Honda will clear this air sometime soon. If we speak of the advance tech used by the Afeela 1 EV, then its the 360° cameras with LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic sensors for enhanced safety combined with ADAS.
Under its hood, the Afeela 1 EV will be using the new platform which Honda will be using for its 0 series of electric cars. It will be mounting two electric motors in each axle allowing AWD drivetrain. The Afeela 1 EV is backed by a 91 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and can offer a range of around 483 km on a full charge.
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Sony Honda Afeela 1 Electric Car Variants, Price, Booking Details
Sony Honda Afeela 1 electric car’s base trim is announced at $89,900 which is somewhere around Rs. 77 lakh. There is another trim called Afeela 1 Signature which is priced at $ 102,900 (approx. Rs. 61.6 lakh). Bookings for the Afeela 1 EV have commenced. However, only the customers in the US can purchase this new Sony Honda EV.
