Sony is not known to be a car-maker, but with the help of Honda, it has not only started discussing its EV ambitions for five years, but is even ready to sell a car. This was made clear during the Sony CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
Through Sony Honda Mobility, consumers can reserve an vehicle now with a US$ 200 fee. The car that was once the Vision-S and Vision-S 02 will actually be a thing everyone can buy. Now known as Afeela 1, the EV has a host of convenience updates, including an in-vehicle assistant and updated interior design.
There are two models, the Afeela 1 Origin and the Afeela 1 Signature, priced at US$ 89,900 and US$ 109,900 respectively.
Initially, reservations will only be available for customers in California, but the first vehicles won't be delivered until mid 2026. Those will be the pricier Signature version, with the Origin trim following in 2027. Both versions will come with a three-year subscription to the requisite services, which include Level 2+ ADAS known as Afeela Intelligent Drive, immersive entertainment, the Afeela Personal Agent and more. Other features are a selection of media apps, 3D maps, spatial sound and 5G connectivity.
This represents a change for Sony, a CES mainstay company, as it’s better known for its decades in the consumer electronics space with its Walkman portables and Trinitron TVs of old along with next-gen PlayStation consoles and Alpha cameras.
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