Sony and Honda’s Afeela Car Will Let Riders Play PS5 Games—If You’ve Got One at Home

PlayStation gaming is about to hit the road. Sony and Honda’s first electric vehicle, the Afeela 1, is launching in California in 2026. But there’s a twist: while passengers can stream PS4 and PS5 games on board, you’ll need to have your own console running at home to make it work.

This is the flagship reveal for Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between the tech and automotive giants that’s been quietly gearing up since 2022. Their vision? Transform the driving experience into something a lot more immersive than just getting from point A to B.

How PS Remote Play Hits the (Literal) Road

The heart of Afeela’s pitch is its in-vehicle infotainment system, which now comes fully integrated with PlayStation Remote Play. Here’s how it works: If you’re a passenger, you can stream games directly from your PS4 or PS5 back home to the car’s built-in display and premium audio system. But this isn’t cloud gaming through PlayStation Plus; you’ll have to keep your console powered up wherever you live.

So yes, you’ll need to pack your own PlayStation controller before heading out. And unless someone at home wants to watch your console in action while you’re away, this setup is strictly for those who like to stay connected to their own hardware.

According to Izumi Kawanishi, Sony Honda Mobility’s president and COO, this is all about raising the bar for what a journey can feel like. “The introduction of PS Remote Play embodies Afeela’s vision for mobility: transforming the travelling space into a captivating and emotional one,” he says. “Through this integration, we are elevating the customer’s entire travel experience to an unprecedented level of entertainment.”

The New Race for In-Car Gaming

This move isn’t happening in a vacuum. Car companies have been flirting with gaming for years. BMW announced back in 2022 that select models would let you play casual mobile games using your smartphone as a controller. Around the same time, Tesla set gearheads buzzing with promises of full-blown Steam support in its cars, only to quietly drop the feature just 18 months later.

What makes Afeela different is how deep the integration runs. This isn’t about smartphone games or quick gimmicks. It’s a full extension of the PlayStation experience for anyone riding along, as long as you’ve got the hardware and network back home to support it.

Sony and Honda are banking on that being enough to set Afeela apart, at least at launch. No word yet on whether the system might evolve down the line, or if cloud gaming will eventually make the jump and cut the console out of the loop.

For now, the message is clear: PlayStation is ready to leave the living room. As long as your PS5 is waiting for you at home, your next road trip could look a lot more like a gaming night in.