Pricing revealed for new self-driving cars launching in 2026 that aim to compete with Tesla
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A new self-driving car developed by Sony and Honda is set to launch in 2026 that will take aim at Elon Musk's Tesla. The joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility, unveiled Afeela at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which can cruise through cities without a human at the wheel.
![[The joint venture, called Sony Honda Mobility, unveiled Afeela at that the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas , which can cruise through cities without a human at the wheel]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/07/21/93833047-14257795-image-a-1_1736286145105.jpg)
The EV is available in two trims: the $89,900 Afeela 1 Origin and the $102,900 Afeela 1 Signature. They feature the same five seats, four doors and high-tech look, including a screen just below the car's hood that displays the weather and tells passers-by to 'have a nice day :).'.
![[Preorders for the vehicles were announced for California with deliveries starting in 2026 for the Signature (pictured) and 2027 for Origin]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/07/21/93843869-14257795-Preorders_for_the_vehicles_were_announced_for_California_with_de-a-6_1736286654944.jpg)
Both cars are equipped with 45 cameras and sensors, allowing vehicles to see their surroundings and collect information for safe driving. While the vehicles aim to compete with Tesla, they are compatible with the Tesla Supercharging Network across the US.
![[Each occupant can enjoy a variety of apps and content provided by entertainment, unique sound system and displays by seat.]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/07/21/93843907-14257795-image-a-7_1736286657855.jpg)
Preorders for the vehicles were announced for California with deliveries starting in 2026 for the Signature and 2027 for Origin. It is unclear when more states will be allowed to claim on. To reveal the vehicle, chief executive Yasuhide Mizuno spoke into his phone 'come on out, Afeela', which prompted the car to emerge from behind a curtain to gasps from the crowd.
The EV is available in two trims: the $89,900 Afeela 1 Origin and the $102,900 Afeela 1 Signature (pictured). The joint venture, called Sony Honda Mobility, unveiled Afeela at that the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas , which can cruise through cities without a human at the wheel.
