Honda to Launch Elevate EV: Aiming to Compete with Upcoming Maruti eVX and Creta EV—Get All the Details
Most companies in the Indian market are now moving towards electric four-wheelers. This includes the upcoming Maruti eVX and Hyundai Creta EV. Joining this lineup, Honda has also announced its entry with the Elevate EV. Honda is set to introduce a completely new electric SUV in the Indian market based on the Elevate model.
This upcoming model will be the brand’s first vehicle under its new project ACE (Asian Compact Electric). It is expected to launch by the end of 2025 or early 2026. The Honda Elevate EV (codenamed DG9D) will be manufactured at Honda’s Tapukara plant in Rajasthan.
Honda to Modify Existing Platform for Elevate EV, Aiming for Cost Efficiency
Honda plans to make adjustments to its current Elevate platform for its upcoming electric vehicle, allowing the company to reduce production costs.
This approach means Honda won’t need to make additional investments or restructure its existing production lineup to create the new electric SUV. According to reports, Honda India’s exports are projected to double by 2025, with exports accounting for approximately 30-40% of total production.
Honda Yet to Release Official Images of Elevate EV
Honda has not yet released any official images of the upcoming Elevate EV and has not disclosed a specific investment amount. However, the company has confirmed that additional investments have been earmarked for future electric vehicles. Tsuchimura stated, “As we mentioned earlier, we are going to launch BEVs over the next three years, so naturally, this requires some investment.
We are planning to advance our electrification efforts.” Currently, no official photos of the Elevate EV have been released, but it is expected to maintain the full silhouette of the petrol-powered Elevate. The SUV may feature several design elements that are specific to electric vehicles to distinguish it from the ICE version.
Honda Elevate EV to Offer Impressive Range and Competitive Features
The Honda Elevate EV is expected to share its styling with global Honda electric SUVs and is likely to feature a front-axle mounted electric motor paired with a battery pack of approximately 40-50 kWh capacity.
It is anticipated that the vehicle will deliver a range of over 400 km on a single charge. Upon its launch, the upcoming Elevate EV will compete directly with models such as the Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV, Maruti Suzuki eVX, and Mahindra BE.05.
