When will the preferred bidder announcement be made?

The Bid announcement was made on 14 December 2023. Preferred Bidder announcement is targeted approximately 3 (three) months post the Bid Submission Date (30 April 2024) and Financial Close will be approximately 6 (six) months post Preferred Bidder announcement.

When is Honda launching a battery production line?

Honda is planning to begin battery production on this demonstration line in January 2025 and will conduct verification of mass production technologies and costs for each process, while also developing battery cell specifications.

How do I register a prospective bidder?

To register each prospective Bidder is requested to complete the registration form under the “Sign In” tab and to follow the instructions to complete the registration. Once registered, the prospective Bidder is requested to log onto the website and upload their proof of payment under the “Payments” tab.

When will Honda's all-solid-state batteries be available?

While conducting technical verification to establish a mass production process on this demonstration line, Honda will determine the basic specifications of the battery cells, with an aim to begin applying its all-solid-state batteries to electrified models that will be introduced to market in the second half of the 2020s.

Where are all-solid-state batteries made?

TOKYO, Japan, November 21, 2024 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries, which is being developed independently by Honda toward mass production. The line was constructed on the property of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Sakura), located in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Will all-solid-state batteries be a game changer in the EV era?

“The all-solid-state battery is an innovative technology that will be a game changer in this EV era. Replacing engines that have been supporting the advancements of automobiles to date, batteries will be the key factor of electrification. We believe that advancement of batteries will be a driving force in the transformation of Honda.