Sony has been talking about its EV ambitions for five years, but now the company is ready to sell you a car. With Sony Honda Mobility, you can reserve a car now for $200. The car that was once Vision-S and Vision-S 02 will actually be something you can buy. Now known as the Afeela 1, the EV has a number of minor updates, including a car assistant and an updated interior design.
There are two variants, the Afeela 1 Origin and the Afeela 1 Signature, priced at $89,900 and $109,900 respectively. Initially, reservations will only be available to customers in California, but the first cars will not be delivered until mid-2026. Those will be the more expensive Signature version, and the Origin cut that will follow in 2027. Both versions will arrive in three years. subscription to required services, including level 2+ ADAS known as Afeela Intelligent Drive, immersive entertainment, Afeela Personal Agent and more. Other features are a selection of media apps, 3D maps, surround sound and 5G connectivity.
We’re taking a closer look at the near-final Afeela 1 tomorrow, so you can expect detailed views of the updated car and its features later this week.