Sony and Honda’s joint EV venture, Sony-Honda Mobility, has done something no other automaker has pulled off yet. The Afeela 1 becomes the first production car to offer native PlayStation Remote Play, not a workaround, not a mirror hack, but full, built-in support.
This isn’t about novelty buttons or gimmicky screens. It’s Sony bringing one of its strongest ecosystems directly into a vehicle it co-developed from the ground up.
How Gaming Works Inside the Afeela 1
The setup is straightforward. Pair a DualSense controller to the car, connect to your PlayStation account, and stream games directly from your PS4 or PS5 to the Afeela’s infotainment display. Sony-Honda Mobility recommends a minimum 5 Mbps connection, while 15 Mbps or higher is expected to deliver smooth, low-latency gameplay.
The system supports both PS4 and PS5 titles, with Afeela’s hardware optimized to run Remote Play natively. No phone needed. No external console in the cabin.
The obvious use cases are downtime moments. Charging stops. Waiting for someone. Or keeping passengers entertained on long journeys. The company is careful to position this as a parked or passenger experience, not something for drivers to use on the move.
Sony Software, Honda Hardware
The division of labor here is exactly what you’d expect. Sony leads the electronics, software, and infotainment stack. Honda handles vehicle engineering, manufacturing, and core automotive systems.
That balance explains why the tech story feels more ambitious than the car itself.
An Expensive EV With Modest Numbers
The Afeela 1 starts at around $90,000 for the Origin trim and climbs past $100,000 for the Signature version, scheduled to arrive in 2026. At that price, expectations are high.
On paper, the EV is competent but hardly class-leading. Dual electric motors produce roughly low-400 horsepower, with two 241-hp units powering each axle. The 91 kWh battery is rated for about 300 miles of range, and fast charging tops out at 150 kW.
None of these figures stand out in a segment where rivals offer faster charging, longer range, or more performance for similar money.
Why This Still Matters
Here’s the thing. The Afeela 1 isn’t trying to win a spec sheet war. It’s testing a different idea of what a car can be when it becomes a connected entertainment space.
Native PlayStation integration signals a future where vehicles aren’t just transport, but platforms. Software, content, and ecosystems start to matter as much as horsepower and range.
Whether buyers will pay luxury-EV money for that vision remains an open question. But one thing is clear. With the Afeela 1, Sony and Honda have turned the car into a console, and that’s a first the industry can’t ignore.
