Honda confirms it’s First Made-In-India Electric SUV will be called Alpha

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Honda Cars India has confirmed that its first electric SUV will be called the Alpha. The brand has also announced that the Honda Alpha SUV unveiled globally in India on December 2, 2026.

The Honda Alpha will be the brand’s first Made-In-India electric SUV. The electric SUV will be produced at teh company’s Tapukara plant in Rajasthan. Honda is also reportedly planning to serve as the global production base for the model.

Stating the origin of the name, Honda stated that the name comes from the first letter of the Greek alphabet and it signifies a new beginning for its customers.

The upcoming Honda Alpha is based on the 0 Alpha concept, which was showcased at the Japan Mobility Show in 2025.

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Though Honda has not revealed the technical details of the electric SUV yet, the car is expected to come with two LFP battery pack options of roughly 65kWh to 75kWh.

It is expected to feature a single-motor, front-wheel-drive layout. Upon its launch, the midsize electric SUV is expected to rival the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Sierra E, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, MG Windsor EV, and Toyota Ebella.

The announcement also gives a first look at Honda’s new H mark, which the company has adopted globally for its automobile business. The Alpha will be the first Honda model in India to carry it.

The Alpha will join the Amaze, City, and Elevate, which are all made in India, and the ZR-V, which is imported from Japan, in Honda’s line-up here.

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