According to Nikkei, Honda plans to launch a smaller EV priced under $30,000 in the US as early as 2026. It will be made locally, starting with the batteries, to cut costs. The new EV is expected to be the entry-level model for its upcoming Honda 0 Series. It will be a cornerstone for Honda’s global expansion.

Although Honda is in the process of developing its own electric vehicle (EV)-dedicated architecture to part ways with General Motors, all while injecting massive investments in Canada to create a North-American EV supply chain,

After their debuts at CES, we got the chance to sit inside the 0 Saloon concept and 0 SUV that Honda will have in dealerships next year.

Nissan's long-term alliance partner Renault has previously said it is open in principle to the merger. The French automaker owns 36% of Nissan, including 18.7% through a French trust. Separately, sources told Reuters last week that smaller alliance partner Mitsubishi Motors was considering not joining the planned merger.