Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Honda Sports EV Concept Unveiled

After releasing several teasers, Honda today finally introduced the new Sports EV Concept at the ongoing 45th Tokyo Motor Show. The new Honda Sports EV Concept is a new proposal from the Japanese carmaker, which company claims, has been designed to offers a sporty driving experience that performs at the will of the driver. The stylish two-door concept comes with an all-electric powertrain that will be paired with the automaker's Artificial Intelligence technology. The car is based on the same EV platform as the one used for the Urban EV Concept, which was showcased last month at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Introducing the concept, Honda said, "This Sports EV Concept is a new proposal from Honda, a company which always, regardless of the requirements of the times, wants to provide its customers with the joy of driving, at the will of the driver, with a sporty and exhilarating driving experience."

Honda Sports EV Concept with the Urban EV concept

The new Honda EV Concept is equipped with a highly responsive electric power unit paired with an easy to handle compact body. Honda has even lowered the centre of gravity to get exciting manoeuvrability. Furthermore, Honda says that the quietness of the electric motor is glaringly opposite the powerful, smooth acceleration the car can offer. As mentioned before the new Sports EV concept features Honda's AI technology - 'Honda Automated Network Assistant,' which aims to create communication, which in Honda's words, "unites the driver and car".

The Honda Sports EV Concept is Honda's interpretation of the next-gen sports car

Visually, the new Sports EV Concept is Honda's interpretation of the next generation of sports car design. The white and black colour tone, round LED headlamps on the black element, scooped bonnet, the coupe-like sloping roofline, sporty alloys, and square LED taillamps, like the headlights, placed on a black surface - really makes the car stand out.

Honda hasn't revealed details regarding the electric motor or the battery yet, but keep watching this space as we will be bringing you more updates on the Sports EV Concept as we get it.