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Honda wants to electrify two-thirds of its lineup worldwide by 2030, which means that future performance vehicles from the brand could eventually be EVs. Hideki Kakinuma, the Honda Civic Type R project leader, talked to Motor Trend about what might happen: "Yes, of course, an electric Type R is possible." He indicated that the major challenge was offering the necessary performance at a reasonable price.

"If all the base concept and philosophy of being a Type R is fulfilled with an electric powertrain … sure, this can happen," Kakinuma told Motor Trend.

Before getting too excited about the Type R EV, it's worth reading Kakinuma's statement to Motor1.com about the future of the Type R badge. "The ‘R’ in Civic Type R has always stood for racing, so expanding into something like an SUV or crossover doesn’t make sense," Kakinuma told us. "The Civic is currently the only vehicle in the Honda lineup to meet our requirements of what a Type R needs to be."

Rumors suggest that the next-gen Civic Type R could adopt a hybrid powertrain because it offers the expected driving dynamics while improving emissions. Opting for a full EV isn't the plan, yet.

If an electric Type R happens, then the new Honda E could be the first to wear the moniker. "Well, this new platform, the motor and tires can all take more," Honda Assistant Large Project Leader Takahiro Shinya told Top Gear in January. "What I can say is we love Type R, it’s such a strong halo brand for us. As engineers, we want to make Type R of every model, but it’s whether the customer wants it that matters."

The standard Honda E packs an electric motor powering the rear axle that's available with either 136 horsepower (100 kilowatts) or 154 hp (113 kW), and bother variants make 232 pound-feet (315 Newton-meters) of torque. A 35.5-kilowatt-hour battery offers 137 miles (220 kilometers) on a charge. In Germany, prices start at €33,470 before incentives, and the Advance trim with more power goes for an additional €3,000. Deliveries in Europe start this summer. 

https://www.motor1.com/news/400319/honda-electric-type-r-rumor/

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Japanese carmakers just seem hell bent on making their brand performance flagships commit hara kiri. 

Mitsubishi - banzai-ed the Evo but not before gutting it first seppuku style with the 4b11t after many iconic years with the vaunted and bullet-proof 4g63.

Nissan - seems to have lost interest in its Skyline/GTR flagship. 

Toyota- whatever that is, it's not a Supra. Don't get me wrong, I love the B58. I have one myself. But it belongs behind a propeller badge. The Supra must have something with a Z in it. 

Honda - not content with electrocuting the NSX (no one really bothers mentioning the new one, notice that?), they want to shock the type R now too? 

Subaru seems to be the only small sliver of hope, clinging on as they are with the STI. At least they're not threatening to change the formula that's worked so many years. KISS works. Keep it Simple, Stupid. 

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