Sony and Honda’s upcoming EV turns your car into a PlayStation

Sony and Honda’s long-teased electric car partnership is finally stepping into the real world, and it is doing so with a very Sony flex. Instead of launching a new handheld console, the joint venture is putting PlayStation Remote Play into a six-figure electric car.

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Dubbed Afeela, the first EV from Sony Honda Mobility will start at $102,000 (~Rs 91,40,000) when deliveries begin in the middle of next year. A cheaper $89,000 (~Rs 79,75,000) version is planned, but production for that model will not begin until 2027. At first, availability will be limited to California, with the company leaning heavily on remote diagnostics and servicing to keep ownership as frictionless as possible.

A PlayStation on wheels, quite literally

Remote Play support means owners can stream their PlayStation games directly to the car’s displays, assuming they have a console at home and a solid internet connection. It is a very on-brand move for Sony, folding gaming into a broader entertainment-first approach rather than treating it as a standalone feature.

Inside, the cabin leans hard into screens. There are three displays up front handling vehicle data and infotainment, along with two more for rear passengers.

An AI assistant ties the experience together, while a digital “media bar” replaces the traditional front grille. This bar can display custom messages or visuals, turning the car’s face into a programmable billboard.

Big power, big screens, bigger ambitions

Under the skin, the numbers are suitably premium. A 91kWh battery pack feeds two 180kW electric motors, delivering roughly 480 horsepower and up to 300 miles of driving range. Automated driving is part of the plan too, with lidar and radar-based systems offered to support advanced driver assistance.

Charging will be handled through Tesla’s Supercharger network, instantly solving one of the biggest pain points for new EV brands. Reservations are already open with a $200 (~Rs 17,900) refundable fee, though early adopters should note that this first phase is very much a California-only experiment.

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