Honda retreats to hybrids after failed EV bet triggers record $9 billion loss [Images]
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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Honda-EV-plans-hybrids.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/honda/">Honda</a> is waving the white flag. The Japanese automaker previewed two new hybrids set to launch by 2028 after taking an over $9 billion hit over its failed EV bet, leading to its biggest loss in company history.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/14/honda-retreats-hybrids-after-failed-ev-bet-triggers-9-billion-loss/#more-467405">more…</a>
<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Honda-EV-plans-hybrids.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/honda/">Honda</a> is waving the white flag. The Japanese automaker previewed two new hybrids set to launch by 2028 after taking an over $9 billion hit over its failed EV bet, leading to its biggest loss in company history.</p>
<a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/14/honda-retreats-hybrids-after-failed-ev-bet-triggers-9-billion-loss/#more-467405">more…</a>