Heres what we know about the forthcoming Sony car (Afeela).

When Will the Sony Car (Afeela) Be Released?

When Sony and Honda announced their plans for an EV, they also suggested a 2026 release.

Sony Honda Mobility and Epic Games collaboration demo in the Afeela prototype.

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Plans look on track to bring the Afeela to market in North America first sometime in 2026.

But competition with and resemblance to the Tesla, specifically the Tesla Model S, feels pretty undeniable.

Some even see similarities to models such as the Porsche 911.

Sony Car Afeela prototype in Gran Turismo 7.

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Trim levels and exact offerings are yet unknown, butCar and Driver estimatesthe Afeela will be $45,000.

As concept-to-production details take shape, we expect to hear more rumors about pricing, so stay tuned.

Pre-Order Information

Sony Car pre-ordering looks like it will start in the first few months of 2025.

All signs point to US orders first, followed by pre-orders and debuts in the Japanese and European markets.

Well make updates here as we learn more.

Check back for updates about the Sony car release date and more features and specs chatter.

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