Sony Honda Mobility has announced that Spotify will be the exclusive in-dash entertainment partner for their electric vehicle project, Afeela. The announcement came during CES in Las Vegas, where the company also revealed pricing and pre-order details for their upcoming EVs.

The Afeela lineup includes two models:

• Afeela 1 Origin: Starting at $89,900
• Afeela 1 Signature: Starting at $102,900

Both models include a three-year subscription to in-car features, including driver assist and an AI-powered personal assistant. The Spotify integration will provide users with:

• Direct access to over 100 million songs
• 6 million podcast titles
• 350,000 audiobooks
• Personalized recommendations
• Recently played tracks
• Custom playlists

Key vehicle specifications:

• Estimated 300-mile range
• Built-in Tesla Supercharger network support
• Available exclusively in "Core Black"
• Over 40 sensors and cameras for semi-autonomous driving
• Full-width dashboard display screens
• Sleek design combining elements of Honda Accord and Lucid Air

Currently, pre-orders are only available in California with a $200 refundable deposit. The vehicle features a "near final" design according to CEO Yasuhide Mizuno, though questions remain about certain design elements, such as the concept's handle-less doors making it to production.

The prototype demonstrates Sony and Honda's commitment to integrating entertainment and technology into the modern driving experience, with Spotify serving as a cornerstone of their in-car entertainment strategy.

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