Dongfeng Honda
Dongfeng Honda launches Lingxi L, 1st EV model from sub-brand Lingxi, as JV brands struggle in China
Dongfeng Honda has launched the Lingxi L to target a younger demographic, with a starting price of RMB 129,800 ($18,500).
Honda to cut gas car capacity in China, 2 EV plants to start production within this year
Honda will reduce its gasoline vehicle production capacity in China by 290,000 units and expects two new EV plants to start production in September and November, respectively.
Honda starts warming up for Ye brand's 1st EV model, Ye S7, in China
Honda launched the Ye brand in China on April 16, saying it would launch the Ye S7 and Ye P7 at the end of this year and mass-produce the Ye GT in 2025.
Dongfeng Honda unveils NEV brand Lingxi, 1st model due in 2024
Lingxi is primarily aimed at younger consumers and will be targeted and priced separately from Honda's all-electric e:NS range.
Dongfeng Honda to unveil new NEV brand on Sept 21, 1st concept car to debut
The new brand, which will be significantly differentiated from Honda's e:NS brand, will be based on an all-new all-electric platform and target a younger demographic.
Dongfeng and Honda's JV exports cars from China for 1st time
Dongfeng Honda has sent a shipment of hybrid Honda CR-Vs and all-electric e:NS1s from Shanghai to Europe, with the vehicles expected to arrive at a Belgian port in late June.
Honda's first EV model in China, e:NS1, goes on sale with prices starting at about $26,700
The e:NS1 is the start of Honda's increased efforts in China's fast-growing EV market, as Japanese automakers generally lag behind in that wave.
Honda's first EV model in China, e:NS1, opens for pre-orders with prices starting at around $28,300
Dongfeng Honda is offering two versions of the e:NS1 with ranges of 420 km and 510 km, respectively, and a pre-sale price range of RMB 180,000 to 210,000.
Dongfeng Honda to build new EV plant in Wuhan, plans to start production in 2024
The project, with a total investment of about RMB 10 billion ($1.57 billion), will have an initial annual capacity of 120,000 vehicles.
