After their debuts at CES, we got the chance to sit inside the 0 Saloon concept and 0 SUV that Honda will have in dealerships next year.

According to Nikkei, Honda plans to launch a smaller EV priced under $30,000 in the US as early as 2026. It will be made locally, starting with the batteries, to cut costs. The new EV is expected to be the entry-level model for its upcoming Honda 0 Series. It will be a cornerstone for Honda’s global expansion.

Honda Motor Co., a Japanese automotive giant, is poised to make a significant push into the North American electric vehicle (EV) market with a strategic focus on affordability. According to a report in the Nikkei newspaper,

The automaker will produce the low-cost model locally, the Nikkei newspaper reported, adding it will roll it out as part of its upcoming ‘Honda 0 Series’ global EV lineup