Honda is plotting a major comeback in India, laying out a product blitz that will see Honda India Launch 10 New Models By 2030 – 7 SUVs and 0 Alpha EVs. The plan, revealed around the Japan Mobility Show 2025, signals a decisive pivot to the body style Indian buyers prefer, while also kick-starting Honda’s long-awaited EV push in the market.
At the heart of the roadmap is the Honda 0 Series, the brand’s new-generation EV family. For India, the headline act will be the 0 Series α (Alpha) SUV, which Honda has indicated will be built in India and exported, positioning the country as a hub in its global EV footprint.
The production version is slated to arrive in 2027, marking Honda’s first India-focused electric SUV in this cycle. Notably, industry reports suggest this 0 Alpha will supersede the previously planned Elevate-based EV, underlining how rapidly Honda’s EV strategy is evolving to meet global and Indian demands.
What to Expect From The 10-by-2030 Plan
- Seven SUVs across segments: Honda is targeting gaps it long ceded to rivals—think compact, midsize, and three-row SUVs—while also bringing in premium and global nameplates tailored for India. This breadth is central to winning back share in a market where SUVs account for the majority of new-car demand.
- A balanced powertrain mix: While EVs headline the strategy, Honda will leverage its strengths in hybrids (e: HEV) and efficient petrol engines to bridge the transition—important as infrastructure and pricing mature for EVs. Globally, Honda has flagged higher HEV volumes and next-gen platforms as profitability levers toward 2030, which should reflect in Indian line-ups too.
- Made-in-India EV push: The 0 Alpha is expected to be manufactured domestically, both for local sale and exports, reinforcing India’s role beyond a consumption market. This is a crucial shift from Honda’s prior, lighter footprint after its 2020 manufacturing realignment.
Why SUVs—and Why Now?
The move mirrors where Indian buyers have migrated over the past five years: SUVs dominate, from sub-4m runabouts to family-sized three-rows. Honda’s portfolio, historically sedan-heavy (City, Amaze), has lacked depth in these growth pockets.
The company now says it’s “thinking aggressively” about model launches, with 10 or more models by 2030 and seven SUVs specifically earmarked to power that resurgence.
The EV Inflection
The Honda 0 Series is pitched as a clean-sheet rethink of electric cars, promising weight reduction, efficiency, and the brand’s trademark driving polish. In India, the 0 Alpha is timed for 2027, placing it in the thick of a wave of mass-market EV SUVs from Tata, Maruti-Toyota, Hyundai, Mahindra, and MG.
Expect Honda to emphasize real-world range, space optimization, and active safety (Honda Sensing) to differentiate, while pricing will need to be razor-sharp given fast-improving domestic rivals.
The Bigger Picture
Honda’s renewed India thesis blends scale (SUVs) with tech (HEV/EV) and manufacturing localization. If executed, it could restore momentum after years of conservative launches and plant consolidation. The pivot also aligns with Honda’s global 2030 profitability and electrification targets, suggesting that India will no longer be an afterthought but a development and export base for select models.
Summary
By committing to Honda India Launch 10 New Models By 2030 – 7 SUVs and 0 Alpha EV, Honda is finally matching its brand equity with the product firepower Indian buyers expect.
Success will hinge on competitive pricing, quick cadence (no long gaps between launches), and clear differentiation on efficiency and safety. But for Honda loyalists—and SUV-hungry shoppers—this is the most promising India roadmap the company has put forward in years.