The Honda NSX is tipped to return with electric power in the coming years as part of the Japanese firm's radical new EV line-up.
Following the unveiling of the Saloon concept, which will become the first car in this new O Series line-up, company CEO Toshihiro Mibe revealed that Honda is already "researching sports cars in the EV era" and he even went so far as to confirm that "at the R&D centre, we have a sports car".
He stopped short of confirming any details of what the production version of Honda's first electric sports car would look like but said work is "steadily proceeding" on its development.
However it is positioned, the sports car is set to serve as a halo for the O Series range of electric cars. These models will hit the market from 2026 with a raft of technical innovations aimed at maximising interior space, reducing battery weight and improving efficiency - all while promoting the "joy of driving' with a focus on driver engagement.
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