Strengthening Its Electrification Commitment, Honda Will Start EV Production In The US In 2025

Honda Prologue (source: Honda Global)

JAKARTA - It's no secret that manufacturers like Honda are committed to presenting the latest EVs, including within the US territory. This manufacturer from Japan has outlined its electrification plans.

Reporting from CarBuzz, Tuesday, April 16, the company announced a change in manufacturing and EV Hubs in Ohio, USA, some of which have taken place as a continuation of the 700 million US dollars investment announced in 2022.

The investment leads to production of electric vehicles (EVs) in the US which will take place in 2025. It is said that this is the first investment for the brand.

"The formation of our EV Hub is not just an investment in equipment and equipment, we are also investing in Honda partners who will carry out new responsibilities to take us towards an electrification future," said Executive Vice President of American Honda Motor Bob Nelson.

Honda's move to produce EVs in the US certainly requires adjustments to its manufacturing plant in Ohio. Like Marysville's factory, which has combined its two lines of production into one makes it possible to produce ICE and EV cars.

Technology such as Honda's Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) which houses EV battery modules, will also be assembled at the same factory and the process will be led by Anna Engine Plant.

Then, the East Liberty Auto Plant assembly site will produce EVs exclusively by 2025 with only a focus on heavy components on electric vehicles.

After the construction of LH Battery Company Inc, which is a joint venture between Honda and LG Energy Solution, the manufacturer will produce batteries for EV Honda cars. With electric and battery vehicles manufactured in the United States, Honda electric vehicles are projected to qualify for federal tax credit.

However, the manufacturer with the 'H' logo has not announced an EV that will be produced in the US starting in 2025. The first Honda electric car to be sold in the US, Prologue, is currently being produced at a Mexican factory. This model carries the Ultium platform which is the result of a collaboration between Honda and General Motors (GM).

It is known that this Japanese manufacturer is working on a self-developed EV and will most likely be produced in Ohio. Afeela, an electric sedan that is the result of cooperation with Sony, is currently heading for production and becoming the America-made first strong Honda EV candidate.