Honda has abandoned its EV sales targets. The company dropped its goals of 20 percent EV sales by 2030 and 100 percent EV and fuel cell sales by 2040, announcing instead it will redirect development and production resources toward hybrid models.
At its 2026 annual business briefing, Honda revealed prototypes of two vehicles built on a next-generation hybrid platform launching in 2025: a new Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV. The RDX is Honda's first SUV running the updated two-motor hybrid system. Honda plans to launch 15 next-generation hybrid models under this platform.
The pivot matters beyond these two vehicles. The full story covers the scope of Honda's 15-model hybrid rollout, the technical details of the next-gen two-motor system, and what the strategy shift means for its EV supply chain commitments.
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