After 5-year wait, Sony-Honda's Afeela is finally a reality

Sony and Honda’s Afeela 1 EV makes more sense at CES than in the real world
The Sony car is almost here. After its creation via a joint venture with Honda in 2022 and two years’ worth of prototypes, the electronics giant’s Afeela brand is finally taking reservations for its first electric vehicle,
Afeela EV: Sony and Honda Finally Set a Price and Start Taking Orders
Sony Honda Mobility announced at its CES 2025 press conference that preorders are officially open for its upcoming Afeela 1 EV. The autonomy and entertainment-focused sedan will retail for $89,900 for the Origin spec and $102,
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Sony and Honda’s EV goes on sale this year, starts at $89,900
But that turned out to be exactly the plan. Although Sony began developing its EV with the contract manufacturer (and tier 1 supplier) Magna Steyr, the car— now called the Afeela 1 —will be built by Honda, which formed a strategic alliance with Sony to create the aforementioned Sony Honda Mobility, which will sell the new car.
CES 2025: Hands-on with Sony-Honda's AFEELA 1 Signature
We scored a seat inside the AFEELA 1 Signature, the top-tier trim of the lineup that clocks in a massive $102,000. But don't let the sticker shock scare you off just yet — this EV is loaded with bells,
Sony and Honda’s Afeela electric car will start at $89,900
Afeela is starting to become a little bit more than just a feeling. The electric vehicle, which is a joint venture between Sony and Honda, is finally available for preorder. And it only took five years to get here.
Sony Honda Mobility’s EV Will Start at $89,900
The Sony and Honda Car is coming to California, and the joint venture is taking reservations now. The collaborative effort is building its Afeela 1 in Ohio, with the joint venture targeting the middle of 2026 for deliveries. The Afeela 1 will start at $89,900 for its Origin trim and $102,900 for the Afeela 1 Signature trim.
The Sony-Honda Afeela EV Will Start At $102,900, Arrive In Mid-2026
The Afeela 1's debut model, the Signature series, will start at $102,900 and deliveries are slated to start in mid-2026. If that's a bit too steep for you, consider waiting until 2027 for the Origin trim. That one is only going to be $89,900. Refundable reservations will be taken online for $200 .
Sony Honda Mobility CES 2025 keynote: Learn more about the Afeela 1 EV live here
With preorders open and pricing starting at $89,900, we'll hear even more details about the Afeela 1 from Las Vegas.
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Our partnership with Sony Honda Mobility marks an industry milestone—the first application of Micro LED displays on a vehicle’s exterior,” said Dr. Frank Ko, CEO and President of AUO. “Media Bar, the exterior display of AFEELA,
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