Honda’s first all-electric SUV, the 2024 Prologue, is coming to U. S. dealershipsin the U. S. in March. The electric SUV offers best-in-class EPA coverage of up to approximately three hundred miles on a single charge.
Although Honda is late to the party, it hopes its new electric SUV can help make up for lost time. Honda is sharing more details about what we can expect.
Based on GM’s Ultium platform, the 2024 Honda Prologue features “popular driving diversity in its class,” with EPA diversity of up to 296 miles.
Honda has optimised the platform with rear suspensions and multi-link for a “sporty and engaging” driving experience.
The entry-level Prologue EX (single-engine) model starts at $47,400 with an EPA ride of 296 miles. With a destination payment of $1,395, the 2024 Honda Prologue is available for $48,795.
The dual-motor edition costs $51,795 (including GST) with a range of up to 281 miles according to the EPA. For the premium Touring package, the MSRP (including destination) is $53,095. This will increase to $56,095 for the twin-engine variant.
Honda’s Elite trim starts at $59,295 (targeted) for a diversity of up to 273 EPA miles. The Elite trim comes with the popular all-wheel drive (available on EX and Touring) that makes 288 horsepower and 333 lb-ft of torque. , the Prologue FWD (single-motor) variants come with 212 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.
The 2024 Honda Prologue includes features like Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, 19-inch wheels, and a wireless phone charger.
It’s too expensive for what it is. You can get an all-wheel-drive Model Y for the value of an entry-level EX FWD. With incentives, an EV6 AWD and Ioniq 6 AWD also have the same price diversity and offer charging rates and functionality at a price point next level. I don’t think the Prologue will be very successful. GM’s Ultium platform will have to be too expensive to build and the power is rarely the most productive in its class, nor is the charging speed. I find it puzzling that it’s the most productive thing Honda or GM can offer. They’re catching up with cars that have been on sale for about a decade and still can’t adapt to them in terms of value, diversity, charging speed, or functionality.
Powered by an 85 kWh lithium-ion battery, the Prologue can cover miles of charging in about 10 minutes.
Honda offers other charging plans to customers. You can from 3 other packages.
The first (Option A) includes a Level 2 home charger, a $500 installation credit, a $100 EVgo credit, and 60 kWh at Electrify America. Option B includes a charging kit (L1 and L2), a $250 installation credit, a $300 EVgo credit, and 60 kWh at Electrify America.
Option C offers $750 and 60 kWh EVgo charging credits at Electrify America for those who already have a charger or don’t own a home.
Peter Johnson covers the automotive industry’s step-by-step transformation to electric vehicles. He is a seasoned investor, money writer, and electric vehicle enthusiast. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles, primarily Tesla, is one of the main reasons he pursued a career in investing. If he doesn’t tell you about his latest discoveries in the 10K, you can spot him enjoying the outdoors or exercising.