Automobile: the Japanese manufacturer Honda takes the turn of the electric

Automaker Honda plans to launch 30 electric models by 2030. AP - Chris Young

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Honda will go 100% electric.

The number two Japanese automobile company announced on Tuesday April 12 its intention to produce around thirty electric models in all its ranges by 2030. In 10 years, it will no longer produce any thermal vehicles.

And he puts the means, 

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Honda will invest no less than 5,000 billion yen, or 37 billion euros over 10 years to electrify 30 vehicles in all its ranges as well as software and produce more than 2 million vehicles per year within eight years. 

The Japanese manufacturer is thus following in the footsteps of its competitors Toyota and Nissan and will, like them, produce new generation batteries, more resistant and efficient than those currently in existence.

They should be launched in the spring of 2024.

Create synergies

Separated into several divisions, the group is in the process of refocusing its activities around a single unit, to create synergies and accelerate its transition to all-electric.

The Japanese company also plans to build two production plants in China and North America.

It is collaborating with the American giant General Motors to build electric vehicles at “affordable” prices within four years.

Finally, Honda has teamed up with Sony, which is also interested in electric vehicles. 

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