Similar in size to the Lucid Air and Tesla Model S, this electric sedan lacks some of their capabilityThe Afeela 1 has 40 sensors for its high-tech electronics.By Benjamin PrestonWhat do you get

We scored a seat inside the AFEELA 1 Signature, the top-tier trim of the lineup that clocks in a massive $102,000. But don't let the sticker shock scare you off just yet — this EV is loaded with bells,

Sony and Honda's joint-venture electric sedan made its debut during CES 2020.

But that turned out to be exactly the plan. Although Sony began developing its EV with the contract manufacturer (and tier 1 supplier) Magna Steyr, the car— now called the Afeela 1 —will be built by Honda, which formed a strategic alliance with Sony to create the aforementioned Sony Honda Mobility, which will sell the new car.

Afeela is starting to become a little bit more than just a feeling. The electric vehicle, which is a joint venture between Sony and Honda, is finally available for preorder. And it only took five years to get here.

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. introduced its first EV under the AFEELA brand, the AFEELA 1, at CES 2025. The vehicle will be manufactured in Ohio, with sales beginning in California in 2025. Online reservations have opened with a $200 refundable fee.