Honda today announced the “Honda 0 Series,” a new global EV line launching in 2026, represented by the world premiere of two concept models, Saloon and Space-Hub, at a trade show. During 2026, Honda will introduce a model of the Honda 0 Series based on the sedan concept in North America, followed by model introductions in Japan, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East and South America. Honda also debuted a new H mark logo that will be used solely for the next-generation EV models.

“The mobility we dream of is not an extension of the trend of ‘thick, heavy, but smart’ EVs,” said Toshihiro Mibe, Global CEO of Honda. “We will create a completely new value from zero based on thin, light and wise as the foundation for our new Honda 0 EV series to further advance the joy and freedom of mobility to the next level.”

The so-called Space-Hub was developed under the theme of “augmenting people’s daily lives.” Using a spacious cabin and excellent visibility based on the “Thin, Light, and Wise” development approach, the Space-Hub offers a flexible space that accommodates a variety of passengers and becomes a “hub” that connects people to each other and the outside world.

The Honda 0 Series will have an ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) that use the technologies found with Honda SENSING Elite, which was first deployed in 2021 with the Honda Legend in Japan. Furthermore, during the second half of the 2020s, Honda 0 Series models will be equipped with the next generation in AD (automated driving) features, including availability on more affordable EV models to introduce AD systems at a wider scale.

The next generation AD system is being developed based on Honda’s “human-centric” safety concept. It will have advanced AI, sensing, recognition, and driver monitoring technologies to achieve more human-like, natural and high-precision risk predictions, making it possible to offer AD features people can feel safe and confident using. This advanced AD system will expand the application of some hands-off functions for use on both expressways and surface streets.