Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade
Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035.
Honda and GM are jointly developing two large-sized EV models using GM’s Ultium batteries. Honda plans to introduce these models to the North American market as model year 2024 vehicles, one from Honda brand and the other from the Acura brand.
Honda Announces Electrification Plan: 100% BEVs And FCVs By 2040
Apr 23, 2021 at 11:16am ET ++ The first target is to achieve 40% BEV/FCV sales by 2030, then 80% by 2035 and finally 100% by 2040.
Honda s new CEO Toshihiro Mibe has announced a major electrification push with a focus on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs).
The company 40% (in all major markets) by 2030
80% (in all major markets) by 2035
100% (globally) by 2040
The approach will differ between the markets. Honda highlighted what to expect in three major markets: North America, China and Japan:
North America - Ultium-powered Honda/Acura EVs are coming
The specific targets for the BEVs/FCVs share in North America are: