The automaker claims that the sluggish introduction of electric vehicles is "just the same as infrastructure development."
As the company lags behind its rivals in Europe with the introduction of its most recent electric vehicle, the e, its pace of full electrification has come under scrutiny. Addressing Autocar, Honda Engine Europe president Katsuhisa Okuda protected the automaker's generally sluggish speed, referring to the limitations of full-electric models and the requirement for foundation advancement.
Of note, the Honda e is the main full-electric vehicle right now accessible in European display areas; the newly revealed e: For a few months, Ny1 won't join the baby model. The Japanese automaker isn't exactly on the podium when compared to other automakers that are selling EVs on the Old Continent.
It would appear that this is planned. "EV development is just the same as infrastructure development in terms of public charging availability," Okuda said, backing Honda's pace in Europe.
Honda's pace in the US is even slower because there is currently no fully electric model available. This will change in 2024, when the GM Ultium-based EV, the Prologue, is expected to arrive if everything goes according to plan.
"In the end, we think that the infrastructure will be well developed by 2040 or 2050, and then many of our customers will be able to enjoy electric vehicles. In the meantime, our plug-in hybrid is a good choice for long weekend drives and daily commutes. It's exceptionally reasonable and pragmatic," Okuda told Autocar.
Speaking of plug-in hybrids, Honda also introduced the ZR-V and the CR-V PHEV in Europe this month. However, Okuda declined to confirm whether another PHEV was coming.
The as of late uncovered Honda e: The body of the Ny1 is similar to that of the HR-V, which is made in Europe. However, the Ny1 uses a chassis made just for EVs. Based on the WLTP cycle, it has a power output of 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. It gets its power from a lithium-ion battery that has a maximum range of 256 miles. Honda's most current EV can use DC quick charging, with a charge rate of 10% to 80% in only 45 minutes.
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Addressing Autocar, Honda Engine Europe president Katsuhisa Okuda protected the automaker's generally sluggish speed, referring to the limitations of full-electric models and the requirement for foundation advancement.
Honda's most current EV can use DC quick charging, with a charge rate of 10% to 80% in only 45 minutes.
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