Honda Cars India Flags Off Pan-India Test Run for Its First Upcoming Electric SUV

Tapukara, Rajasthan, 16th March 2026: Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today flagged off the first pan-India test run of its upcoming Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) SUV, marking the official start of Public Road Verification testing in India. This marks an important step in Honda’s electric mobility journey and towards the future launch of an all-new electric SUV for Indian customer.

The prototype of this model, known globally as Honda 0 α, was unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025.

The testing programme will evaluate the vehicle across a wide range of Indian driving conditions, including highways, city roads, and challenging terrains. Key areas of focus include durability, handling, ride comfort, efficiency, and overall reliability. The vehicle will also undergo testing in extreme heat and monsoon conditions, along with evaluation of charging performance across different types of charging infrastructure to ensure everyday usability.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr Takashi Nakajima, President and CEO, Honda Cars India, said, “The start of pan-India Public Road Verification testing is a key milestone in our electrification journey. India has unique driving and climate conditions, and it is important for us to test our electric vehicle thoroughly in real-world environments. This programme reflects Honda’s global engineering strengths combined with a strong focus on local customer needs, as we prepare to introduce an electric SUV that offers reliability, comfort, and ease of use.”

The upcoming electric SUV is being developed for both urban and lifestyle-oriented driving, supporting a wide range of daily use cases. The model is planned for global introduction in FY 2026–27, with India and Japan among the key markets. The vehicle will be manufactured in India and exported to global markets.

About Honda Cars India Ltd. :

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, was established in December 1995 with a commitment to provide Honda’s passenger car models and technologies to the Indian customers. HCIL’s corporate office is based in Greater Noida, UP and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located at Tapukara, District. Alwar, Rajasthan. 

Honda’s models are strongly associated with advanced design and technology, apart from their established qualities of durability, reliability, safety, and fuel-efficiency. The company has a strong sales and distribution network spread across the country. 

Besides the new car business, Honda offers a stop solution for buying and selling pre-owned cars through its business function, Honda Auto Terrace. The Honda Certified Pre-owned cars come with an assurance of quality and peace of mind that caters to the diverse and burgeoning needs of pre-owned car buyers across the country.

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