Honda has delayed the launch of its upcoming electric vehicle, now expected in March 2027, according to supply-chain sources. Additionally, the automaker has scrapped plans to produce the next-generation Civic sedan at its Indiana factory, originally set to begin in mid-2028. Industry insiders suggest these shifts may reflect ongoing adjustments to manufacturing and market strategies. The moves come as automakers globally rethink production timelines amid evolving consumer demand and supply challenges.
V has been pushed to March 2027, a supply-chain source told Automotive News. The automaker also has canceled plans to make the next Civic sedan at a Greensburg, Ind., factory starting in May 2028.