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Honda China JV Announces 120,000 Units-A-Year EV Factory

By Minjun ParkChina
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Honda Motor and its Chinese joint venture partner Dongfeng Motor said on Thursday they would build a new factory in Wuhan to exclusively manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) from 2024.

The factory would have a production capacity of 120,000 vehicles a year, Honda said in a statement.

Honda, Japan’s second-largest automaker, is set to launch a new EV brand in China this year called e:N Series with plans to roll out 10 models with partners Dongfeng and GAC.

Questions & Answers

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When is the new EV factory in Wuhan expected to begin production?

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The new factory being built by Honda Motor and Dongfeng Motor in Wuhan is scheduled to exclusively manufacture electric vehicles from 2024 onwards. This was stated in Honda's announcement regarding their joint venture.

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What is the planned production capacity of the new EV factory?

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The new electric vehicle factory in Wuhan, a joint venture between Honda Motor and Dongfeng Motor, will have an annual production capacity of 120,000 vehicles. This figure was confirmed by Honda in their recent statement.

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What is the name of Honda's new EV brand being launched in China?

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Honda is launching a new electric vehicle brand in China this year, which will be known as the e:N Series. This brand is part of their strategy to introduce 10 new models with partners Dongfeng and GAC.

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Which partners are involved in Honda's plans to roll out 10 new EV models?

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Honda plans to roll out 10 new EV models under its new e:N Series brand in China with its partners Dongfeng and GAC. These models are part of a broader strategy for the Chinese market.

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