"Sony Honda Mobility's AFEELA 1 sedan was in pre-production and set for delivery in California, but the project was canceled due to Honda's withdrawal of essential EV technology."
"The unnamed electric SUV, which was showcased as a prototype at CES 2026 and aimed for a 2028 launch, will also not be produced, leaving reservation holders to receive full refunds."
"Honda's strategic reversal included the cancellation of three US-market electric vehicles and a restructuring charge of up to 2.5 trillion yen, marking a significant shift in its EV strategy."
"Sony Honda Mobility was established to combine Honda's engineering with Sony's software expertise, focusing on enhancing the in-car experience as the next frontier in electric vehicles."
Sony Honda Mobility has discontinued the AFEELA 1 sedan and an unnamed SUV shortly after opening a showroom in California. Honda's withdrawal of essential EV technology left the joint venture without the necessary foundations to produce these vehicles. Reservation holders will receive refunds for their deposits. This decision follows Honda's broader strategy reversal, which included canceling three electric vehicles and announcing significant restructuring charges, leading to its first annual loss since 1957.
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