• Honda already has a next-generation Honda electric sports car ready — but it hasn’t been revealed yet.
  
• CEO Toshihiro Mibe confirmed that Honda’s sports car DNA is alive and evolving for the electric era.
  
• The global slowdown in EV adoption is delaying the debut of Honda’s new electric sports lineup.
  
• Honda’s Formula 1 partnership with Aston Martin will help test its hybrid and Honda electric sports car technology.
  
• For now, the Civic Type R and Prelude carry the brand’s performance spirit forward.

Honda Has Electric Sports Cars Ready — The World Just Isn’t Ready to See Them

At the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, Honda didn’t just unveil another futuristic electric SUV. The brand showcased everything from electric bikes and aircraft to a functioning rocket and the sleek new Super-ONE hot hatch.

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But despite all the buzz, one thing was missing — a Honda electric sports car. During a media roundtable after the show, CEO Toshihiro Mibe finally addressed the question every enthusiast wanted answered: Where do sports cars fit into Honda’s future?

Honda’s Sports Car Prototypes Are Built — and Waiting

When asked about Honda’s performance ambitions, Mibe revealed something surprising:

“We already have many prototypes made internally.”

That means multiple Honda electric sports car prototypes already exist behind closed doors. So why haven’t they been shown to the world yet?

According to Mine, it’s not Honda that’s waiting — it’s the market.

The global EV shift has slowed down. While Honda is still committed to being carbon-neutral by 2050 and producing only zero-emission vehicles by 2040, consumer demand for EVs has cooled.

As Mibe put it, “Given this slowing of electrification in the market, it’s hard to decide when we would make them available.”

In short — Honda’s electric sports car is ready, but the world isn’t ready to buy it yet.

Does This Mean the End of Gas-Powered Honda Sports Cars?

Not at all. While Honda has ended production of the iconic NSX, Mibe made it clear that performance remains a vital part of the company’s DNA.

“For Honda, sports-type cars — together with our racing activities — remain a very important part of who we are,” Mibe said.

Although Honda hasn’t confirmed whether hybrid performance models will fill the gap before full electrification, it’s clear the Honda electric sports car is the next evolution of the brand’s long racing legacy.

Racing: Honda’s Proving Ground for the Future

Honda’s racing heritage continues to be a core part of its development strategy. Beginning next year, Honda will supply Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team with a new works power unit.

This engine will feature 50% combustion and 50% electric power, running on 100% synthetic fuel — a step toward a fully Honda electric sports car future.

Formula 1 serves as a real-world testing ground for Honda’s hybrid and EV technologies. As Mibe explained, “This is our opportunity to demonstrate our electrification technology in Formula 1. Through these races, we aim to prove the strength of Honda’s EV power units — and find the right moment to bring them to market.”

The Current Lineup: Prelude and Civic Type R Carry the Torch

Until the Honda electric sports car arrives, the brand’s performance spirit lives on through two models:

• Civic Type R – The ultimate front-wheel-drive performance car, admired for its precision and control.
  
• Prelude – Making a comeback with a sleek, grand-tourer design and hybrid roots.
  

Mibe even mentioned he personally bought the new Prelude, underlining how emotionally connected Honda’s leadership remains to its performance heritage. Still, fans worldwide continue to hope for a modern-day S2000-style electric sports car that reignites Honda’s glory days.

Honda’s Heart Still Beats for Driving Passion

Honda has always stood out for its engineering curiosity and racing spirit. From the first Civic Si to the NSX supercar, the brand has consistently built cars that connect drivers to the road.

Now, that same passion is steering Honda into the EV age. The Honda electric sports car is already a reality — the only missing piece is the perfect timing for its public debut.

When that day comes, it won’t just be another launch; it will mark a new era of performance where electrification and emotion meet. Honda isn’t abandoning its sports car legacy — it’s redefining it for the next generation.

Aliha

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