Honda warns of $16bn hit on its pivot away from EVs

Mar 12, 2026 · 478 words · By Mark Hallam

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Summary: Honda reports a significant financial loss due to its strategic shift away from electric vehicles (EVs), citing U.S. policy changes, tariffs, and reduced competitiveness in Asia. The article notes similar challenges faced by Porsche and mentions evolving EV policies in Europe.

“Honda warns of $16bn hit on its pivot away from EVs”

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“German performance carmaker Porsche suffered a similar hit to its balance sheet in 2025”

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“Honda believed EVs would be the optimal solution from a long-term perspective”

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“Honda attributes declining profitability to US policy shifts, including import tariffs and the abolition of EV tax incentives under Trump”

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“Honda cites reduced competitiveness in Asian markets, particularly due to China's affordable EVs”

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“Honda decided to cancel the launch of specific electric models in North America due to a slowdown in the EV market there”

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“Honda forecasts a net loss of 420-690 billion yen for the current financial year due to the strategic pivot”

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“Honda may write down investments in China due to intensified competition from local EV manufacturers”

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“The EU suspended its plan to ban non-electric car sales by 2035 due to pressure from Germany”

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“In 2025, pure EVs accounted for 17.4% of new car sales in the EU, according to ACEA”

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