Sony Afeela EV prototype unveiled at CES 2023, made in partnership with Honda: IN PICS

Sony has unveiled a new high-tech prototype car it will produce in partnership with Honda at the CES tech show in Las Vegas.

The vehicle, first announced in October 2022, glided out on stage at the CES in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be called the Afeela.

Sony and Honda announced their 50-50 joint venture in March 2022 where Honda's know-how in autos, and Sony's imaging, network, sensor and entertainment expertise merge.

Production of the vehicle will take place at one of Honda's 12 plants in the US, as it was chosen for the launch because electric vehicles are already popular there. 

Japan came second as Honda's home market, and other markets, including Europe, will follow, but no dates have been set.

Yasuhide Mizuno, CEO of Sony Honda Mobility, said the company expects to take pre-orders in the first half of 2025 and deliver the first cars to customers in North America in spring 2026.