Honda cuts electrification investment from ¥10 trillion ($69 billion) to ¥7 trillion ($48 billion). The focus shifts to hybrids, with 13 new models and a target of 2.2 million sales by 2030. It’s also working on advanced ADAS to enhance the competitiveness of both EVs and HEVs.

Honda is shifting its strategic focus from electric vehicles (EVs) to hybrid vehicles in response to slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The company announced a reduction in its planned investment for electrification and software through the 2030 business year to Y7tn ($48.

The Japanese carmaker plans to reduce its investment in electric vehicles by more than $20 billion in the coming years as EV demand growth slows.