At CES 2025, Honda presented another bold step into the future of electric vehicles with the Honda 0 Series. Honda unveiled its 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon prototypes at the world’s biggest consumer electronic expo. A lineup built around advancement, supportability, and cutting-edge innovation. Scheduled for production in North America in 2026, followed by launches in Japan and Europe, the 0 Series guarantees to redefine the driving experience. These vehicles come with Honda-built OS, the ASIMO OS. This Japan’s auto manufacturer also features a Level 3 autonomous driving, and a custom System-on-Chip (SoC).
The Honda 0 SUV Prototype: Open, Smart, and Striking
The Honda 0 SUV reimagines what a mid-size EV SUV can be. Its design philosophy pivots around being “Thin, light, and wise.” Building on the Space-Hub concept model, Honda accommodates efficiency with a spacious cabin, outstanding visibility, and flexibility.
This mid-size SUV concept EV is motivated by Honda’s Space-Hub concept, prioritizing “space” for people moto. Honda as it does always, 0 SUV will feature a wide range of modern tech stack. Honda 0 SUV,
Key highlights include:
- Honda 0 SUV comes with ASIMO OS which makes the digital UX possible.
- Steer-by-wire innovation controls the steering wheel, suspensions, and brakes for smoother handling.
- Advanced driver help systems (ADAS) for improved security and convenience.
The Honda 0 Saloon: Mixing Luxury with Performance
The Honda 0 is the first flagship model of the 0 series. Sleek, wedge-shaped, and undeniably striking, this concept vehicle serves as the lead of the 0 Series. This concept EV combines several latest cutting-edge technologies that will picture a “Thin, Light, and Wise” built approach of the Honda 0 series. The Honda 0 saloon prototype features both a lightweight and sporty “wedge-shaped” build that sets this EV apart.
Key highlights include
- Level 3 Autonomous Driving, enabling hands-free operation in particular conditions.
- ASIMO OS, Honda’s operating system offers a mobility experience customized for each user.
- Aerodynamic however open design, adjusting fashion with comfort.
- Production for the Saloon will start in Ohio in late 2026, reinforcing Honda’s commitment to progressed manufacturing and craftsmanship.
🚘⚡️ The Future is Here!#Honda stuns CES 2025 with its groundbreaking 0 Series EV prototypes—the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon. 🚀
🤖 Powered by the all-new ASIMO OS.
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ASIMO OS: A Smarter Driving Companion
At the heart of the Honda 0 Series is ASIMO OS, a next-generation operating system inspired by Honda’s famous humanoid robot. This AI-powered system changes the driving experience by personalizing vehicle settings, helping with automation, and ensuring consistent software updates.
Key highlights of ASIMO OS:
- Personalized Driving Experience: Learns driving habits and preferences.
- Automated Assistance: Manages driver help and smart automation.
- Over-the-Air Upgrades: Ensures vehicles remain current with the most recent features.
It goes beyond infotainment—ASIMO OS effectively contributes to security, effectiveness, and a more natural driving experience.
Level 3 Autonomous Driving: A Step Closer to Hands-Free Freedom
The Honda 0 Series takes a critical jump forward in autonomous driving with Level 3 automation. This innovation permits the vehicle to handle full driving tasks in certain conditions, such as highway cruising, whereas the driver remains ready to take control if needed.
Honda first introduced Level 3 capabilities worldwide with the Honda Legend vehicle in 2021. It combines AI-driven behavioral modeling with real-time decision-making for more secure, smarter driving experiences.
Honda’s Collaboration with Renesas for a SmarterCore
Powering the insights behind the Honda 0 Series is a custom System-on-Chip (SoC) created in collaboration with Renesas ElectronicsCorporation. This next-gen chip brings:
- 2,000 TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second) for extraordinary information processing.
- AI speeds up to handle real-time driving decisions.
- Energy Effectiveness for improved battery management.
- This innovation guarantees that the Honda 0 Series isn’t just an EV and it’s a software-defined vehicle able to advance with standard OTA updates.
- Smarter Charging and Energy Management
Honda’s advancement expands beyond the vehicles themselves. The Honda 0 series presents more intelligent energy management solutions aimed at making EV ownership simple and greener.
Key innovations include
- Home Energy Management System (Sews): The vehicle can supply control to homes during peak hours.
- Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): Allows vehicles to send excess power back to the grid, supporting renewable energy use.
To further simplify charging, Honda has collaborated with seven worldwide automakers to form IONNA, a joint venture aimed at conveying 30,000 high-quality charging stations across North America by 2030.
Additionally, AI-powered charging proposals, created with Amazon Web Services (AWS), will offer productive charging plans custom-made to driver habits and grid demand.
Honda’s Vision for a Zero-Emission Future
The Honda 0 Series isn’t just around modern vehicles and it’s approximately driving a worldwide move toward zero-emission mobility. With developments in independent driving, energy administration, and feasible materials, Honda is making a strong statement for the future.
As generation begins in 2026, the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon will offer more than just electric power and they’ll redefine what it means to drive smarter, safer, and greener.
