To achieve these cost reductions, informed sources state the two companies are considering standardising the electronic control units (ECUs) that manage vehicle functions, such as brakes and engines, via electronic signals.
Because SDVs demand higher-performance ECUs requiring numerous semiconductors and electronic components, commonisation would yield significant savings.
Furthermore, the automakers are also discussing the standardisation of the operating system used to run in-vehicle software.
This strategic shift follows severe financial setbacks for both manufacturers.
Honda is currently reassessing its electric vehicle strategy after reporting a consolidated net loss of 423.9 billion yen for fiscal 2025, which ended in March this year.
