The car has not yet disclosed the full technical specifications, exterior design using streamlined body curves, while abandoning the door handles and traditional mirrors, the use of electronic exterior mirrors, so that the overall design more simple, wheelbase of 3000 mm.

The car is equipped with a unique Media Bar at the front of the car, which is used to display not only the car logo but also different contents, including charging progress. The car will also support L2 level driving assistance for urban driving scenarios.

The car will feature a total of 45 cameras and sensors inside and out, an extra-long integrated center screen inside, and will also integrate Sony’s entertainment features such as film, music, and games with mobile platforms such as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon digital chassis, and Epic’s Unreal Engine 5.

Afeela’s first model is expected to open for pre-sale in the first half of 2025, with the first deliveries scheduled for 2026 in the same year.

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What can consumers expect from this partnership? Sony via a press release made mention of what the two parties will bring to the table. We can expect Honda’s cutting-edge environmental and safety technology, manufacturing technology and after-sale experience. From Sony’s side, this partnership will showcase expertise in the development and application of imaging, sensing, telecommunication, network, and entertainment technology.

This partnership will aim to introduce a new generation of mobility services that are not only user-friendly but also environment-friendly. Plans are that this investment or partnership will take ground in Tokyo, Japan. The total capital this venture brings to bear amounts to 10 billion yen (~$74.4 million). The ratio of investment will be split equally between the two parties, with each side holding 50% ownership.

In recent years, we have seen a gradual shift to electric vehicles. Most manufacturing companies already have fleets of electric vehicles on sale in the automobile market. Honda on its part hasn’t been outgoing regarding electric vehicles, with only one electric model to its name. This partnership will help boost the roll-out of more electric vehicles under the Sony Honda Mobility Inc. The count-down begins, and in three years we will see what this partnership produces.

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