Honda Cars India has named its upcoming electric SUV ALPHA and scheduled a Dec. 2 global premiere in India, while Rajasthan officials say production at a local plant is expected to begin in 2026.
The company announced the name and premiere date Nov. 3 through its official X account. The post did not list an event start time.
Honda Motor Co. presented the related 0 α prototype at the Japan Mobility Show on Oct. 29, 2025. Honda’s release at the time projected a worldwide sales launch during 2027, with Japan and India as the principal markets.
A March 14 release from Rajasthan’s Chief Minister’s Office said the 0 Alpha was expected to be made at Honda’s Tapukara plant. The release said production was expected to start in 2026, with plans to sell the locally made vehicle in India and export it to other countries.
The SUV’s technical details have not been confirmed by Honda. NDTV Profit and Autocar India reported estimates of two lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery options, with capacities of 65 to 75 kilowatt-hours, and a single motor driving the front wheels. India Today cited an earlier estimate of 60 to 70 kilowatt-hours.
Honda has not confirmed either battery estimate or the proposed motor setup. The Dec. 2 date is for the global premiere; the company has not announced a retail-sale date.
