India’s road infrastructure is challenging for vehicles, particularly high tech ones like the AFEELA 1. Whether you’re driving on pothole riddled streets of major cities or gruelling rural roads, the driving conditions can be harsh and unpredictable. Also, extreme temperatures, monsoon flooding and dust can impact vehicle performance and life. The collaboration between Sony and Honda, AFEELA 1, unites the two parts of the puzzle: consumer electronics know how and automotive know how. But it’s unclear how well this combination will fare on Indian roads. For instance, the vehicle’s sensors and AI have to be specially calibrated for Indian conditions. The second question is: what about maintenance and repairs for a technologically advanced vehicle in places where the service infrastructure is limited?