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The announcement has been made by the new helmsman, Takashi Nakajima, who was recently appointed as the president and CEO of the company.
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As the electric segment is reaching new heights, a lot of top car makers have started putting more effort into the vertical. Amid the massive boom, the top player, Honda, also announced that bring a new Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for the Indian market.
The announcement has been made by the new helmsman, Takashi Nakajima, who was recently appointed as the president and CEO of the company, reported by NDTV Auto. According to the reports, he confirmed that the launch of a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) might take place next fiscal year.
Here’s What Reports Say
The top official did not reveal many details about the same during the event. However, some reports suggested that the upcoming EV will not be based on the Honda Elevate. Instead, it will arrive as a new pure EV, and will be specially made for the Indian market and its road conditions.
Electric Sedan Or E-SUV?
It is likely to be released in the SUV segment, giving more options to customers to choose from in the EV vertical. Apart from this, the customers can expect the few models with hybrid technology as well.
Once launched, the EV might dominate the market and will give tough competition to the ongoing hot-selling products, Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara. It will be considered as the key model for the brand to establish its image in the segment, and contribute to the market with a tech-loaded product to its full potential.
Current Fleet
Currently, Honda offers a wide range of models in the Indian market. The list includes City, Elevate, Amaze and old-gen Amaze in India. Only the city comes with hybrid technology. The customers can expect the upcoming offerings in the hybrid tech as well, soon.
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