Based on the 0 Alpha concept, Honda’s first made-in-India electric SUV will also become its first model in the country to wear the new H mark
Honda Cars India has officially announced Honda ALPHA as the name of its upcoming electric SUV. Scheduled for its global debut in India on December 2, 2026, the model will mark the company’s entry into locally manufactured electric SUVs.
First previewed as the 0 Alpha concept prototype at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, the upcoming SUV will reach India before other markets. Honda has also confirmed that India will serve as its global production base, strengthening the country’s role in the company’s electric vehicle plans.
Honda ALPHA – A New Beginning
Honda says the ALPHA name draws inspiration from the first letter of the Greek alphabet and symbolises a new beginning in customers’ lives. The announcement gives the upcoming production model its official identity ahead of next month’s unveiling.
Toshiyuki Yanagisawa, President and CEO, Honda Cars India, said the ALPHA represents the company’s ambition to bring advanced electric mobility to Indian customers while retaining its focus on quality, reliability and driving enjoyment. He also highlighted India’s future role as the model’s global production base.
First Honda In India With New H Mark
Alongside the name announcement, Honda has introduced its new H mark in Honda Cars India’s official communication for the first time. The ALPHA will become the first Honda model in India to carry this redesigned emblem. Honda’s automobile H mark was first adopted in 1963 and has undergone several changes over the decades. According to the company, the latest design expresses its transformation and commitment to pursuing new challenges.
Testing Across Indian Conditions
Honda began the 0 Alpha’s pan-India testing programme at its Tapukara facility in March 2026. Evaluations have included highways, urban traffic, challenging surfaces and varied weather conditions, alongside checks involving charging infrastructure.
Earlier prototype sightings offered glimpses of a large landscape-oriented central touchscreen, a separate digital instrument cluster and a multifunction steering wheel. These remain observations from test vehicles, with the final cabin layout and equipment list still awaited.
New Models Could Support Honda’s Sales Recovery
The ALPHA will follow a series of product introductions from Honda in 2026, including the City facelift in May, ZR-V hybrid in July and Elevate facelift in October. Its December unveiling will extend that activity into the electric SUV segment, broadening Honda’s portfolio across petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains.
The refreshed Elevate has already supported Honda’s domestic sales momentum. In October 2026, domestic volumes reached 7,609 units, growing 19% year-on-year and 70.41% over September. However, exports declined 88.53% to 473 units, pulling combined sales down 23.16% to 8,082 units.
Part Of A Wider Product Expansion
Honda has outlined plans to introduce 10 new models in India by 2030, including seven SUVs. The ALPHA forms part of this broader push to expand its presence in more vehicle categories and offer customers a wider choice of powertrains. Following this year’s sedan and SUV updates, the locally manufactured ALPHA will add an electric offering to that strategy, while giving Honda another product intended for international markets.
