Public opinion survey: Honda is considering using an electric type R, but is it?

Honda’s electric car owner said that it is not easy to create exciting electric type R, but they are exploring the method that makes it realize

Like many car manufacturers, Honda is sneaking into the electric car world. But unlike some people, Honda seems to be determined to ensure that its future electric vehicles are still full of excitement to make your heart beating. This may eventually lead to the full electric type R. This prospect will inspire your excitement, or is the idea of ​​Rev type that makes you flinch?

Toshihiro Mibe, the head of the Honda BEV Development Center, acknowledged that making electric vehicles to capture the spirit of R -shaped spirit is not easy. But Honda seems to be ready to deal with the challenge directly.

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A new type of stimulus?

He told Auto Express The opening of the new 0 series EV prototype in Las Vegas. “As an electric car, how do we provide driving pleasure? Of course, we have not given up, but this is not only related to power, but also related to sound, vibration, acceleration and human experience. These are the fun of driving.”

Honda will continue to sell the current FL5 for a long period of time to generate Civic Type R, but its long -term future is unclear. Honda may launch 12 generations of citizens before the end of these decade. In view of its history, we hope to have a high demand for the HOTTER-UP type R version. Since the company needs to introduce its future plan in detail, if it becomes a mixed power, we will not be surprised, but we will always have the opportunity to stick to the internal combustion engine.

If Honda needs to find inspiration for how to make the R -type nameplate in the EV era, then look at the modern N department is wise. Although N also started from the hot hotcake, it revealed the full electric IONIQ 5 N in 2023, and proved to the world that an interesting electric car can be established. The electric car is very interesting and largely extent. Model the stimulus on the ice.

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As part of its 0 series, Honda plans to launch 7 electric vehicles in the next few years. Can one with R -type badge? Or is it better to retire the iconic name and roaring burning engine era?

Note: The leading photo is the rendering of John Halas for the car company