Honda Mulls Building New Hybrid Vehicle Plant in U.S.
New York, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Honda Motor Co. is considering building a new automobile plant in the United States to expand its hybrid vehicle lineup, aiming to start its operations by around 2030, company officials said Tuesday. The planned new facility may produce large hybrid vehicles, such as an SUV model. Meanwhile, the officials did not disclose candidate sites for the new plant and ...
Honda Motor Co. is contemplating the construction of a new automobile plant in the United States to bolster its hybrid vehicle portfolio, with an anticipated launch by the mid-2030s, according to company officials. The proposed facility may be dedicated to the production of large hybrid vehicles, potentially including an SUV model.
However, the potential site location and the scale of investment have not been disclosed. Honda is transitioning its focus towards hybrid vehicles, away from electric vehicles, as the latter's demand continues to wane in North America. The company intends to release 15 hybrid vehicle models globally by the end of 2028. In the United States, where fuel prices have been on the rise, Honda's hybrid vehicle sales reached a record high in the first half of 2026.
Additionally, Honda's vehicle production capacity in North America is rapidly approaching its limit, prompting the company to consider building a new plant specifically for hybrid vehicles.
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