When you dream of the future, what do you see?
Electric vehicles have often been touted as “the cars of the future” or “the next thing.” But that’s a bit of a backhanded compliment; we celebrate EVs for their future potential, while brushing aside their present virtues.
That’s finally starting to change – and leaders like Honda are a big reason why. Honda’s striking new 0 Series suggests the electric future we’ve collectively envisioned may in fact be imminent.
Last month at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Los Vegas, Honda unveiled its latest electric concepts. The first two vehicles in the forthcoming Honda 0 Series – the Saloon and the Space-Hub – were put on full display, wowing audiences with their bold, futuristic designs. Quite simply, both EVs look like they’ve been dropped in from another world.
At Avalon Honda, we’re ready to blast off into Honda’s new, galactic era. We may be two years away from the debut of the 0 Series, but these EV concepts tell us a bit of what we can expect.
The Saloon
When the 0 Series officially debuts in 2026, the first production car in North America will be based on the Saloon concept (pictured above). Conceived as the flagship vehicle for the 0 Series, the Saloon doesn’t quite resemble any other EV – or any vehicle period.
While the Saloon will presumably share EV DNA with Honda’s revamped Prelude hybrid, the Saloon is an all-electric creature of its own. According to Honda, it’s a car designed with the driver in mind first and foremost. Its bold design reinforces this, with its horizontally-aligned, pod-shaped body evoking sensations of speed. The Saloon resembles a fastback that just hopped off a race track from another dimension.
The Saloon’s interior will be equipped with the sustainable materials we’ve come to associate with EVs. But its futuristic philosophy extends to its driving features. Honda says the Saloon will debut new steer-by-wire and motion control systems. Three years from now, your car might be capable of transporting you to date night at the Bellevue all on its own.
The Space-Hub
The second concept Honda shared at CES is perhaps even more eye-opening than the Saloon. The Space-Hub shares the same horizontal leanings, but its boxier frame is much more cubic – like a minivan built to traverse the moon’s surface.
Although the concepts don’t give us many specifics as to the vehicle’s features or specs, the interior renderings reveal a spacious and flexible cabin, more akin to the passenger compartment of a limousine than an SUV or minivan. It truly does look as though you’re sitting in the hub of a spaceport.
According to Honda, it approached these new vehicles’ designs with three core principles in mind: that they be thin, light, and wise. Wisdom will reveal itself with time, but the geometric Space-Hub already captivates with its futuristic overtones and interstellar aesthetic.
A Whole New Era
Expect Honda to look a bit different in the coming years. In conjunction with the 0 Series, the brand is expected to introduce a new “H” logo exclusive to its next-gen EV models. The architecture, batteries, technology… all of it will be state of the art, a clean slate for Honda’s next era.
It’s an exciting time to be a Honda driver, which makes this the perfect time to visit Avalon Honda. It may be a few years until Honda’s EV future arrives, but in the meantime, immerse yourself in our extensive inventory of new and used Hondas. Check out the 2024 Honda Accord and explore the world of hybridization before you jump into Honda’s all-electric future. Or get acquainted with the Honda Civic, the Accord’s teammate on Car and Driver’s most recent 10Best List.
It’s anyone’s guess what roads – or constellations – that future may lead to next. Here at Avalon Honda, we’ll help you plot a course forward.
