GM and Honda have announced plans to codevelop a series of affordable electric vehicles, based on a new global architecture and using new battery technology.  

The new EV series is expected to go on sale in 2027, starting in North America and followed by other key markets in South America and China

The new EV series will expand the carmakers’ existing partnership and is expected to go on sale in 2027, starting in North America and followed by other key markets in South America and China.

The tie-up is expected to enable global production of millions of EVs, including compact crossover vehicles, and will also see the companies work toward standardising equipment and processes to enable increased production and greater affordability.

GM and Honda also will discuss future EV battery technology collaboration opportunities, to further drive down the cost of electrification, improve performance and drive sustainability for future vehicles.

GM is already working to accelerate new technologies, such as lithium-metal, silicon and solid-state batteries, along with production methods that can quickly be used to improve and update battery cell manufacturing processes.

Honda is making progress on its all-solid-state battery technology which the company sees as the core element of future EVs.

“The progress we have made with GM since we announced the EV battery development collaboration in 2018, followed by co-development of electric vehicles including the Honda Prologue, has demonstrated the win-win relationship that can create new value for our customers,” said Shinji Aoyama, Honda senior managing executive officer. “This new series of affordable EVs will build on this relationship by leveraging our strength in the development and production of high-quality, compact class vehicles.”