Production versions of Honda 0 Series prototypes to hit market in 2026

Honda unveiled its 0 Series Saloon and SUV prototypes at CES 2025.

Honda 0 Series Saloon and SUV prototypes — *The Honda 0 Series Saloon and SUV, based on the prototypes here, will go to market in 2026. – Honda Canada photo*

Honda says the production versions of its 0 Series Saloon and SUV prototypes will be hitting the North American market next year.

Honda unveiled the prototypes at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show. After they arrive in North America, both models will then hit the global markets.

Honda says both electric vehicles will be built at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio. The Honda 0 SUV is expected to be introduced to the North American market in the first half of 2026 and after that to other markets. The Honda 0 Saloon is expected to launch in North America in late 2026, followed by other markets.

Honda 0 Series SUV prototype — *The Honda 0 SUV prototype was presented at CES 2025. – Honda Canada photo*

Honda 0 SUV

The midsize SUV will be the first Honda 0 Series vehicle to enter production. It will feature a spacious cabin with what Honda calls outstanding visibility and flexibility.

It will also be loaded with next-generation technology as part of Honda’s “Thin, Light and Wise” development approach.

Honda 0 Saloon

The Saloon is expected to be the flagship model of the Honda 0 Series. Like the SUV, it is also based on the Thin, Light and Wise development approach and will be loaded with next-gen tech.

The prototype features a low height and wedge-shaped styling and an interior that is more spacious than what’s normally found in a vehicle of its size.

Honda 0 SUV cockpit — *Honda 0 Series vehicles, seen here in the SUV prototype, will feature next-gen technology. – Honda Canada photo*

ASIMO operating system

Both models will be equipped with the ASIMO operating system. The OS was developed in-house by Honda. The platform will apply integrated management of electronic control units for vehicle systems for such actions as automated driving and driver assistance systems and in-vehicle infotainment.

The software will be constantly updated over the air to advance its functionality.

Honda says the updates will be in accordance with the preferences and needs of each user to deliver a personalized ownership experience.

The OS was named after Honda’s humanoid robot, which was introduced at CES in 2000.

Honda 0 Saloon interior — *The wedge-shaped Honda 0 Saloon promises to be spacious on the inside. – Honda Canada photo*

Energy service

Honda plans to develop and offer energy services by building a charging network.

The automaker hopes that by building a charging network, drivers of its EVs will never have trouble recharging their vehicles.

The automaker is part of a joint venture called IONNA to create a charging network that aims to add at least 30,000 charging stations by 2030. It also adopted the North American Charging Standard (NACS), the same charge port used by Tesla. Honda aims to ensure its 0 Series owners have access to more than 100,000 charging stations by 2030.