Honda has unveiled two new Series 0 electric vehicles that will be produced in Ohio

las vegas — Honda Motors On Tuesday at the CES technology conference, it revealed the company's latest electric vehicles, which are set to be produced at a multibillion-dollar manufacturing complex in central Ohio.

The vehicles are Honda 0 saloon, which is An updated version of the concept car Unveiled last year at CES, the Honda 0 SUV. Both Series 0 cars are prototypes, meaning they are intended for customer production but could still see some changes in the future.

Production models based on both prototypes are expected to do so, Honda said Launch in North America In 2026, starting with SUVs and then saloons. The automaker declined to reveal specific details about the new electric cars, such as expected prices, range, and performance.

The vehicles' exterior design is noticeably different from current Honda models, featuring sleek, futuristic designs. Honda said the new 0 Series vehicles are being developed with three basic principles in mind: “thin, light and wise.”

Lance Wolfer, vice president of U.S. vehicle sales for Honda Motor Co., said the automaker took feedback from the cars it unveiled last year for new models.

“That's why we're doing this, it gives us an opportunity to get some input and feedback from the community,” he told CNBC. “It gave us extra confidence.”

Honda on Tuesday also announced a new operating system for Honda 0 Series vehicles called “Asimo OS” which the company said will provide highly automated driving technologies such as hands-free driving.

The name Asimo refers to a Honda car Robot A robot made by an automaker It was first introduced more than 20 years ago at CES.

Honda plans to install Asimo OS in all Honda 0 series models, including the production models of the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon.

It is not clear how Announced merger plans Between Honda and the Japanese automaker Nissan Motor It could affect any of the company's product plans.

Honda's Series 0 EVs were unveiled a day after the company's unveiling Association with SonyAfeela unveiled its first model of electric cars. The car, called AFEELA 1, is expected to go on sale in California this year, with delivery in 2026.

California is the nation's largest market for electric vehicles, with automakers routinely launching such models first to help sales and meet the state's strict fuel economy and emissions standards.

The company said that the AFEELA 1 sedan will be available in two versions, with prices starting at $89,900.