Exciting news! We already knew Honda was going electric, but now there is official confirmation - the orders books for a production version of its Urban EV Concept will open in early 2019!
The news was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show 2018. Speaking during Honda’s press conference, Senior Vice President, Honda Motor Europe, Philip Ross confirmed the news. “A production version of this highly acclaimed concept will be introduced to Europe during late 2019, and in response to the positive feedback to this model, we expect to open order banks for the Urban EV during early 2019.”
The Urban EV Concept previews Honda’s first mass-produced battery electric vehicle sold in Europe. The Concept features a simple and sophisticated design boasting a retro yet futuristic look. The slim A-pillars and wide windscreen that appears to sweep around the entire front of the passenger cabin.
Inside, four occupants can be accommodated in comfort across the concept car’s two bench seats, which are finished in different materials to create the ambience of a lounge. The front row is upholstered with a natural grey fabric and embellished with contemporary wood finish accents. The dashboard features a wrap-around screen that extends into the doors. The dashboard display presents a range of vehicle information, while the extended door screens function as the car’s side mirrors through digital camera displays.
Watch below the official Geneva Motor Show presentation on the EV Concept plus Honda's electric vision for the future.