The Japanese manufacturer has been concerned for the environment for many decades and is constantly seeking to better understand the major trends in road mobility. In this regard, it is now counting on the large-scale production of electric vehicles (Honda EVs) that will travel the roads of Quebec and Canada as early as 2024. They will become even more respectful of environmental standards and more economical.

Longueuil Honda on the South Shore of Montreal, near Boucherville, Brossard and Chambly, is closely monitoring technological and environmental developments. It has long been interested in the vehicles of tomorrow and is betting heavily on the electrification of new models.

When Two Giants Unite!

Honda and General Motors are joining forces to develop new electric vehicles. The two giants announced at a press conference that they have agreed to jointly develop all-new electric vehicles (EVs) for Honda, based on GMs global electric vehicle platform and powered by exclusive Ultium batteries. The exterior lines and the cabin of the new EVs will be exclusively designed by Honda. The platform will be developed to support the unique driving characteristics of Honda vehicles across the country. This joint venture will not only bring the talents of these two automakers to the table, but will also ensure that Honda EVs make their way onto our roads.

The production of these Honda electric vehicles will benefit from the development expertise of both companies. The vehicles will be manufactured at GM plants across North America. Sales are expected to begin in the 2024 model year in Hondas U.S. and Canadian markets. This news coincides with the Japanese automakers ongoing environmental efforts and its commitment to drastically reduce GHG emissions.

GM and Honda maintain an ongoing relationship focused on electrification. This includes work on fuel cells and the Cruise Origin, a shared, electric, self-drive vehicle that was unveiled in San Francisco earlier this year. Honda has also joined GMs efforts to develop battery modules back in 2018, and this has been a very successful venture for both companies.

In addition, Honda will integrate GMs OnStar safety services into both EVs, making them a perfect fit for HondaLink. Honda plans to make GMs advanced hands-free driving assistance technology available. This initiative builds on the well-established relationship between Honda and GM in the field of advanced technology. Honda will develop original interior designs and unique exterior lines for customers. Honda EVs will be produced on GMs highly flexible global electric vehicle platform to increase production scale and capacity utilization. These new electric vehicles will benefit from available charging stations and subsidies from the governments of Quebec and Canada.

Longueuil Honda, Another Step Forward!

Always on the lookout for the most innovative measures in terms of road mobility, Longueuil Honda is constantly researching what tomorrows vehicles will look like. Electric cars represent a spectacular step forward, and were seeing more and more of them on our roads today, since customers also want to contribute to the environment.

Honda is as zealous as other car manufacturers but is making adjustments without rushing things. In fact, the Japanese have their own expression for their way of doing things: Bochi bochi, which means progressing in small increments, even in small doses.

Longueuil Honda is also doing things in the right order in these exceptional circumstances we are going through. It offers you the best prices, remains flexible on financing solutions, and assures you peace of mind.