Friday 13 November 2026 Industry news by email, Tuesday and Thursday: sign up
Advertisement
News / Industry News Industry News

Honda EVs not for Australia yet

Geoff Dobson · 0 comments
The 2018 Honda Urban EV Concept.

Honda Australia won’t bring the Urban EV Concept production model into Australia.

The company confirms reports it has “no plans for electric vehicles locally at this stage”, including the Urban and the Sports versions.

The 2019 Honda EV is expected to go to European customers first.

Advertisement

Reports suggest that with Australia’s low EV uptake, Honda Australia isn’t keen to risk introducing its all-electric vehicles here.

Honda Sports EV Concept.

The production four-seat hatchback for the Urban EV Concept is expected to have about a 250km range, with more details likely in early 2019.

Honda expects to release a number of EVs during the next five years.

Geoff Dobson

Geoff Dobson is an 'old-school journo' thriving in a world of new technology. With 40-years of journalism experience already behind him, Geoff joined Auto Media Group three years ago to lead its EVtalk titles. A keen cyclist, he puts his Auckland commute to good use testing ebikes and scooters along the North Western cycleway.

All articles

Join the conversation