Honda Jazz Electric Spotted Making Test Runs In Delhi-NCR
Electric version of Honda's &lsquoJazz&rsquo has been spotted on a test drive on Delhi NCR roads. The electric Jazz spotted recently is based on the 2nd generation model of the car. It is expected the new Jazz will come in a range of powertrain options: petrol diesel all-electric and petrol hybrid.
The list of electric vehicle offerings in India keeps on increasing and recent images, doing the rounds on the Internet. show that Honda might be the next one adding to it.
An electric version of its hatchback ¡®Jazz¡¯ has been spotted on a test drive on Delhi NCR roads. From what can be judged, the electric Jazz might be in the market soon.
The electric Jazz, spotted recently, is based on the 2nd generation model of the car.
In one of the images, a battery plug-in port is also visible, indicating an electric drivetrain running the car.
Interestingly, the 2nd-gen model of Jazz is going to be discontinued soon, as the company will make way for the all-new Jazz at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show later this year. It is expected that the new Jazz will come in a range of powertrain options: petrol, diesel, all-electric and petrol hybrid.
Honda Jazz electric (Image: Facebook/ Auto Punditz)
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As and when the Jazz electric makes its way to India, the EV will be the first of its kind by Honda in India. For now, Honda sells its hybrid make in the form of Accord hybrid in India. While the primary target for the Honda Jazz electric will be China, Honda will bring the model to India as well, expected by next year.
As per earlier reports, Honda India will be focussing on such low-emission models of its other cars too. Honda City hybrid based on the 3rd-gen model, for instance, will reportedly be sold in India by next year.
Honda Jazz electric spotted testing (Image: Facebook/ Auto Punditz)
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It is interesting to observe how the top auto makers are looking to build an EV portfolio in the country. With the government pushing the adoption of EVs through subsidies and tax rebates, the idea seems too attractive for the OEMs to miss. Hyundai recently launched its first all-electric SUV in the country - Hyundai Kona.
Similarly, MG Motors, having just entered the Indian market, has already promised an all electric SUV - eZS, to be launched by the end of this year.
