Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA 1 EV – Behind the Wheel

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The highly anticipated Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA 1 EV represents a watershed moment in automotive partnerships, merging Sony’s technological prowess with Honda’s manufacturing expertise.

After seeing the development over the years at CES in Las Vegas, I was excited for some dedicated time with the production version.

History of the AFEELA

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Sony shocked the automotive world when it unveiled the Vision-S concept at CES 2020, showcasing what was ostensibly an exercise in automotive technology integration rather than a production intent vehicle.

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The AFEELA 1’s exterior presents a deliberately understated aesthetic that prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency over dramatic styling flourishes.

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Interior Cabin and Technology Integrations

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The panoramic display runs across the entire dash, with two digital side mirrors. The digital mirrors utilize fisheye lenses in the actual mirror to help eliminate blind spots.

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The AFEELA 1 employs a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain configuration with identical 241-horsepower (180 kW) motors at both front and rear axles, yielding a combined output of 483 horsepower (360 kW/490 PS).

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Battery and Range

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Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA 1 EV – Behind the Wheel

The highly anticipated Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA 1 EV represents a watershed moment in automotive partnerships, merging Sony’s technological prowess with Honda’s manufacturing expertise.

After seeing the development over the years at CES in Las Vegas, I was excited for some dedicated time with the production version.

History of the AFEELA

This all-electric mid-size liftback emerges from years of development, beginning with Sony’s Vision-S concept, and promises to deliver a technology-forward approach to personal mobility.

Sony shocked the automotive world when it unveiled the Vision-S concept at CES 2020, showcasing what was ostensibly an exercise in automotive technology integration rather than a production intent vehicle.

The AFEELA 1’s exterior presents a deliberately understated aesthetic that prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency over dramatic styling flourishes.

Exterior Design

Interior Cabin and Technology Integrations

The panoramic display runs across the entire dash, with two digital side mirrors. The digital mirrors utilize fisheye lenses in the actual mirror to help eliminate blind spots.

The AFEELA 1 employs a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain configuration with identical 241-horsepower (180 kW) motors at both front and rear axles, yielding a combined output of 483 horsepower (360 kW/490 PS).

The Powertrain

Battery and Range

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