- The Honda Ye S7 is one of the first new EVs for the Chinese market.
- The model will be available in RWD and AWD versions, locally produced by Dongfeng Honda.
- The market launch of the Ye S7 and P7 crossover twins is scheduled for late 2024.
Honda is ready to expand its EV lineup in China with the new Ye series of models. Thanks to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Dongfeng Honda itself, we now have more photos and specs for the first member of the range, called Ye S7.
The Honda Ye S7 was officially previewed at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show together with the closely related P7, and the low-slung GT Concept. Following the model’s appearance on China’s MIIT website, Dongfeng Honda used its social media channels to share a new set of photos, showing the Ye S7 in black.
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The exterior design of the S7 is characterized by sharp surfacing and angular wheel arches, which are shared with the P7. However, the S7 has unique full-width LED headlights and a Cadillac-inspired tail. The EV features mirror-replacing cameras and flush door handles, contributing to the aerodynamics.
Inside, there is a large portrait-oriented infotainment touchscreen display covering the entire center console, and a smaller digital instrument cluster mounted high on the dashboard. We can also see some sort of ambient lighting integrated on the dashboard and door trim, complemented by a large dual sunroof.
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According to the MIIT, the Honda Ye S7 measures 4,750 mm (187 inches) long, 1,930 mm (76 inches) wide, and 1,625 mm (64 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,930 mm (115.4 inches). Those numbers are comparable to the Tesla Model Y and Mustang Mach-E, as well as a multitude of electric SUV rivals from Chinese brands.
We already knew that the Honda Ye S7 will ride on an EV-dedicated architecture developed in China, but we now have access to preliminary specifications. The RWD version is fitted with a single electric motor producing 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS), while the AWD model adds a front-mounted electric motor producing an extra 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS). The documents didn’t include information about the range, but earlier reports suggest that the EV will travel over 500 km (311 miles) between charges, thanks to a CATL-sourced ternary lithium battery pack of unknown capacity.
Honda previously said that the Ye S7 and P7 will hit the roads in China before the end of the year, while the GT will follow in late 2025. The S7 will be manufactured in China by the Honda Dongfeng joint venture, while the P7 will be a product of GAC Honda.
The automaker has pledged to introduce ten EVs in China by 2027, with six of them coming from the Ye Series. Honda’s ultimate goal is to become an EV-only brand in the region by 2035.
