Honda E Electric Car Stop Production Starting Early Next Year, Replacement?

Honda e is equipped with a lithium-ion 35.5 kWh battery which can cover a distance of up to 220 kilometers. (Doc. Honda)

JAKARTA - When it was launched in Europe in 2020, Honda's first electric car called Honda e attracted quite a bit of attention and its interesting design. However, over time, the car that is marketed is only in Japan and Europe is less attractive to the market.

From observations on the official website of Honda Japan, Wednesday, December 13, which was also reported by Carbuzz, Honda announced that Honda-e will be stopped production in January 2024.

"Honda e production will end in January 2024. Honda e will be stopped production once production is sold out. Some colors may not be available," the statement reads.

Honda has not mentioned anything about its successor and could have been revealed when the Japanese manufacturer presents a new concept car at the CES exhibition next month.

Despite winning the title of City Car of the Year in 2020, Honda-e sales are not worth its achievements. The trend of selling electric cars continues to decline where in 2020 more than 4,000 units were sold.

One of the factors causing the alleged price is too expensive, which is priced starting at 35 thousand euros or around Rp587 million or more expensive than more attractive rivals. In addition, the minimal battery distance is also allegedly the factor, which only reaches 220 km