Overview
- Honda Cars India flagged off public road-verification testing on March 16 from its Tapukara facility in Rajasthan for the production 0 Alpha prototype.
- Engineers will validate durability, handling, ride comfort, efficiency and reliability across highways, city roads and rough terrain, including extreme heat, monsoon conditions and varied charging setups.
- The SUV is slated for manufacture at Tapukara as Honda’s India EV base, supported by about ₹1,200 crore, with exports planned in addition to domestic sales.
- A global introduction is targeted in FY2026–27, with India and Japan identified as priority launch markets.
- The India-led programme proceeds as Honda cancels larger 0‑Series models and some North America‑focused EVs, keeping the smaller 0 Alpha on track.