Honda has been running a bit late in entering the electric vehicle game. While brands like Tata and Mahindra have been selling their EVs for the last couple of years, Honda is still testing its first electric vehicle for India. It is called the 0 Alpha, and Honda has officially flagged off testing of its upcoming electric SUV in India. We have seen multiple images and videos of the EV on the internet. We have now come across a new set of images that show Honda’s upcoming 0 Alpha EV being tested on broken roads.
The images have been shared by Auto Intel India on its X profile. In this post, we can see the Honda 0 Alpha EV being driven through a broken section of the road. The images actually help us understand that Honda will be offering the EV with ample ground clearance for Indian roads. The front and rear overhangs also look relatively short on this test mule.
From the older test mule images, we have a better idea of the exterior design of the SUV. The 0 Alpha will come with a design that is different from existing Honda models. It gets a boxy design and looks similar to the concept version showcased by the company. We can see LED headlights, large black alloy wheels, a boxy rear end, an elongated side profile, and more.
It gets a stretched-out design, which gives it a station-wagon-like character. Honda, however, calls it a compact SUV. Honda is currently evaluating the 0 Alpha EV across several parameters. The first will be driving comfort, where the company will assess the handling characteristics. In addition, powertrain efficiency, battery performance, durability, overall reliability, and rough-road testing will be conducted to ensure that the vehicle can withstand harsh Indian conditions.
Honda is also working on incorporating modern features into its SUV. We expect to see a clean-looking cabin with physical buttons and other features. From the older images, it is clear that Honda will be offering the SUV with a large touchscreen infotainment system. Next to the massive touchscreen, there is also a fully digital driver display.
The steering wheel looks like a three-spoke unit, and behind it, there is probably a paddle shifter as well. This is likely to be used to control the regenerative braking in the EV.
As mentioned above, Honda will be offering a decent number of physical buttons for climate control and other functions. It looks like the 0 Alpha will come with seat ventilation for the front seats, as the buttons look similar to those seen in the Honda City facelift.
The Honda 0 Alpha will be offered with two LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery pack options. They are likely to range between 65 kWh and 75 kWh and are expected to offer an approximate real-world range of around 450–500 km on a full charge.
Honda is currently testing the upcoming EV extensively across multiple terrains. The 0 Alpha EV is an important product for Honda and is being developed for both Indian and international markets. India and Japan will be among the first markets to receive this EV. The EV is expected to debut sometime in 2027, with production expected to take place at Honda’s Tapukara plant in Rajasthan.