This is apparently intentional. Okuda backed Honda’s pace in Europe by saying that the automaker’s “EV development is just the same as infrastructure development, in terms of public charging availability.”
In the US, Honda’s pace is even slower with no full-electric model currently on offer. If everything falls into place, this will change in 2024 when the GM Ultium-based EV, the Prologue, is expected to arrive.
“In the end, we believe that in 2040 or 2050, the infrastructure will be well developed and then our many customers can enjoy EVs. Until then, our plug-in hybrid is a good option for commuting and for longer weekend drives. It’s very realistic and practical,” Okuda told Autocar.