Honda EVs can be getting a recent emblem. The firm is updating its iconic “H mark,” which has been used repeatedly on all of its vehicles since 1981. The new emblem — which Honda says represents “two outstretched hands” — is a thinner, minimalist model of the present H, minus the trapezoid border.
This new emblem bears a putting resemblance to Honda’s first emblem. Introduced in 1963 (which may be seen beneath within the historic timeline), the unique H featured a equally skinny, top-heavy design, albeit one which was wider slightly than taller. That emblem was solely briefly utilized in America on the primary automobile the corporate bought, the 1969 N600, earlier than the badge was redesigned in 1969.
Honda will debut its new H emblem on future 0 Series electric cars. The 0 Series is a lineup of next-gen, clean-sheet-design EVs that can be launched to American patrons beginning in 2026; these vehicles may even get their very own distinctive branding, seen beneath.
The first two 0 Series autos are ideas referred to as the Saloon and the Space-Hub, a sedan and a van that share an analogous futuristic wedge-shaped exterior. The Saloon, Honda has confirmed, will encourage a future manufacturing mannequin for American streets; that’ll seemingly be the primary time the brand new H emblem might be seen on US roads.
There’s no phrase if this new “H” can be paired with the spelled-out Honda badging on the again of the corporate’s upcoming EV SUV, the Prologue, or if the Prologue will get the brand new badging with a later facelift. Honda additionally hasn’t deliberately performed up the parallels to the corporate’s first automobile emblem, however with the resurgence of nostalgic nameplates getting revived each at Honda and elsewhere, we will not assist however surprise if callback ads or fashions are within the firm’s future.