Automakers around the world are hastening their plans to launch more electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years. With this development, it's no surprise Honda also wants a piece of the EV pie.

As part of the automaker's initiative to make the switch towards zero emissions mobility, Honda recently announced that they have set a goal to increase the ratio of EV and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) sales to 100% globally by 2040. More importantly, Honda is planning to produce 2 million EVs annually by 2030.

But how does the automaker plan on doing that? For starters, Honda plans to launch several EVs across different markets. In North America, Honda announced that in 2025, a large-sized EV based on Honda's dedicated EV platform will go on sale. This will be alongside the Honda Prologue which is being co-developed with General Motors.

In China, Honda will introduce mass-production EV models of the e:N SUV xu concept which was revealed just last month at Auto Shanghai 2023. Then by 2027, the automaker will launch a total of 10 EVs. Come 2035, Honda will strive to make EVs 100% of its automobile sales in the PRC.

Over in its home market in Japan, an N-Van-based commercial-use mini EV will go on sale in the first half of 2024. It will then be followed by an EV based on the N-One come 2025. Then in 2026, two small EVs along with an SUV model will be launched in Japan.

In order to ensure Honda's plan for electrification has steady progress, the automaker entered into various strategic partnerships in areas ranging from procurement to resource circulation of batteries and battery resources. They're also building a strong value with Honda as a hub to establish a sustainable business foundation.

Currently, Honda has been strengthening its external partnerships in the area of liquid lithium-ion batteries and is now on track to have good aspects for stable procurement of the number of batteries Honda will need on a global scale.

In North America, Honda is procuring Ultium batteries from GM and establishing of a battery production joint venture with LG Energy Solution. Meanwhile, Honda has strengthened its ties with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL). Last but not least, Honda is sourcing its batteries for the N-Van-based commercial-use mini EV from Envision AESC.

With Honda looking to be a leader in EV mobility, we won't be surprised if the automaker starts to offer more zero-emissions vehicles in different regions including Southeast Asia. While it might still take several years, it's clear that Honda has a long-term goal.