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Honda 0 Series Alpha concept will give birth to a midsize electric SUV similar in size to the Elevate and it could target a range of over 500 km
Honda’s next big step in the EV space will be led by the 0 Series Alpha, a midsize electric SUV that the company has now confirmed for both India and Japan by 2027. The concept drew plenty of attention at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show for being a futuristic design study and sitting at the heart of Honda’s renewed strategy for markets where it has fallen behind in the last few years.
During the presentation, Honda Motor Co’s top boss Toshihiro Mibe outlined the brand’s long-term roadmap with unusual openness. He stressed that Honda is preparing to increase its involvement in India more aggressively than at any point in the past. With Chinese EV players expanding rapidly and the competitive landscape shifting, Honda sees India as a crucial part of its recovery plan right alongside Japan and North America.
The 0 Series Alpha concept gets clean surfaces, sharp detailing and an almost minimalist attitude that still manages to look futuristic. More importantly, it’s built on a ground-up EV architecture – not a repurposed ICE platform. Honda may target a driving range north of 500 km per charge and it will be available with two battery packs. Production for both domestic and export markets will take place in India – turning the country into a major hub.
Some may draw parallels to the Elevate in terms of stance but the similarities are only skin deep. Everything underneath has been re-engineered specifically for battery-electric duty – the chassis layout, electronics, battery placement and more. The midsize e-SUV will be a radical departure compared to the City, Amaze and Elevate that are currently on sale.
Honda has already drafted a packed product plan leading up to 2030. The company wants to roll out ten new vehicles in India – seven of which will be SUVs across various segments. Expect a new sub-Elevate compact SUV, a set of hybrid offerings and a few international models slightly retuned for Indian usage including the Prelude.
Honda is clearly hedging its bets by investing in multiple powertrain technologies rather than depending exclusively on pure EVs. It is no secret that Honda has missed a few opportunities in the early EV race – especially as rivals have been quick to gain a foothold. But the 0 Series Alpha could act as a reset button – a chance to rebuild its presence with a dedicated modular electric platform.
Alongside it, a new-generation City, a three-row midsize SUV and possibly an Elevate hybrid are expected to form the backbone of Honda’s next portfolio.
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