Sony Honda Afeela scrapped PlayStation EV abruptly cancelled following multibillion losses

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  • Honda has written off 2.5 trillion yen on the Sony Honda Mobility joint venture.
  • This equates to approximately 13.5 billion euros or $15.55 billion.
  • Development of the Afeela 1 electric saloon, priced at around $89,990, and a planned electric SUV have been halted.
  • Anyone who has already paid a reservation fee in the US will receive a full refund.
  • The reason for this sudden decision lies with Honda.
  • The Japanese car manufacturer has significantly altered its global EV strategy and cancelled three planned models for the North American market.
The background to this radical decision by Honda is, among other things, the significant market changes that have occurred in the United States. The political turnaround in the US has severely stifle [+1117 chars]

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