Sony & Honda Present AFEELA 1 at CES - CleanTechnica

Sony and Honda, through their joint venture Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), are advancing toward launching their first electric vehicle, the AFEELA 1, with deliveries expected to begin in California in 2026 and expansion to Arizona in 2027. The company showcased a pre-production AFEELA 1 and a separate AFEELA Prototype 2026 at CES in Las Vegas, with plans to release the latter in the U.S. by 2028. SHM envisions transforming vehicles into “Creative Entertainment Spaces” powered by advanced AI, shifting from traditional driver-centric cars to intelligent partners that understand user preferences and emotions, enhancing the in-cabin experience. Key technological features include the AFEELA Intelligent Drive, an advanced driver assistance system evolving toward Level 4 autonomy, and the AFEELA Personal Agent, an AI conversational assistant utilizing Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service for personalized interaction. SHM is integrating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis to support these capabilities and is fostering innovation through its A