Honda CEO Confirms US EV Plans Delayed 5 Years, Still Wants $30,000 EV

A changing geopolitical landscape has delayed Honda's American EV ambitions by as much as 5 years, but CEO Toshihiro Mibe still remains committed.

Car Talk, Autos Nov 11, 2025 0 6 Add to Reading List

Honda CEO Confirms US EV Plans Delayed 5 Years, Still Wants $30,000 EV

The shifts in the geopolitical landscape, combined with a general dissent towards EVs, have seen the EV landscape change dramatically. Where a year ago, automakers were still firmly on the "EV is the future train," they've now shifted policy, with many taking on huge losses as they pivot away from EVs or delay their electric strategies. Honda is one such brand that has seemingly negotiated the pivot without significant drama, but it hasn't been immune to the effects of the change in EV climate. During a recent roundtable with American media at Honda's Tokyo HQ, CEO Toshihiro Mibe admitted Honda's EV plans in America had faced a significant setback, with the brand delaying its American EV strategy by as many as five years.

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