Honda Malaysia has launched its first all-electric vehicle in the country, with the e:N1 making its official debut earlier this morning. The B-segment SUV, which was first shown here last December at the Kuala Lumpur

Honda currently sells two EVs: the Prologue and the hydrogen-powered CR-V e:FCEV. However, it will introduce two new EVs, the 0 Saloon and 0 SUV, in 2026.

Slower market demand, tariffs and evolving production strategies cited as some of the reasons why Honda is pausing its Canadian EV plans

It’s tough being a legacy Japanese carmaker these days, what with a plethora of new models springing forth in every possible manner from Chinese players, swarming the market at speeds that sometimes defy belief.

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia has launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e:N1, priced at RM149,900. Its managing director and chief executive officer Narushi Yazaki said the launch strengthens Honda’s EV lineup and offers Malaysians more mobility options in line with the company’s 2025 business strategy.

During the announcement of its 2024-2025 fiscal year financial results on May 13, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe stated that in the current fiscal year, which began on April 1 and will end on March 31 next year, Honda expects the impact of the Trump Administration’s tariff policy to hammer 650 billion yen (~$4.34 billion) off its operating profits.

Honda Malaysia's first and highly anticipated battery electric vehicle (BEV) - the e:N1, is officially launched today. The BEV is priced at RM149,900 (on-the road without insurance) in a single variant.

Honda has postponed a $15-billion electric vehicle project in Ontario, citing market demand, and is shifting some production of its popular CR-V model intended for the U.S. market to its Ohio plant because of tariffs.