Honda Choose China To Produce Electric Car SUV E: Prototype, Replacement For HR-V?

JAKARTA - The rapid development of electric cars as future transportation has prompted a number of car manufacturers to make their own electric cars. This time, Honda introduced its electric car under the name Honda SUV e: Prototype at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show automotive exhibition.

This latest electric car from Honda is claimed to be an upgrade from the HR-V car to the electric version. SUV e: This prototype is similar in terms of the design of the Fescia and the stern of the HR-V.

The plan, the SUV car e: Prototype will be launched for the first time in China as reported by Carscoops. Honda's latest electric car is also scheduled to go on sale in the spring of 2022.

The planned launch of the electric car Honda e: Prototype in China will be a sign that Honda will meet the needs of a large part of the Chinese market that wants to own an electric car. After China, the HR-V upgraded car will be released for the global market.

At first glance, this car is indeed similar to the 2nd generation HR-V. The similarity lies in the curves of the body. The difference is, e: This prototype no longer uses a horizontal grille so that it looks cleaner and firmer.

Even though it is said to have a body design derived from the Honda HR-V, Honda has not provided more detailed information regarding the latest Honda electric car of this type of SUV. Including the interior and power.

Not long ago, Honda was also reported to have agreed an MoU with General Motor to use the Ultium battery in the Honda e: Prototype. Although the Ultium battery is based on a car made by GM, it seems that it will be adapted to the character of Honda's electric car e: Prototype.