Honda simply introduced the pricing of the 2024 Honda Prologue—its first all-electric SUV within the U.S. market—the place the mannequin will arrive on the dealerships in March.
As we described in December, there are 5 fundamental configurations of the Honda Prologue (three trim ranges: EX, Touring, and Elite) and two powertrains (front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive).
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The 2024 Honda Prologue relies on Common Motors’ Ultium platform and makes use of related parts to a few of the Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Acura variations. Sooner or later, Honda intends to supply new all-electric vehicles utilizing an in-house developed platform.
Pricing
The entry-level 2024 Honda Prologue EX FWD begins at an MSRP of $47,400 plus a $1,395 vacation spot cost for a complete of $48,795. Effectively, that is in step with the earlier stories that it’ll begin within the higher $40,000s. The AWD model prices $3,000 extra.
The higher-equipped Touring trim begins at an MSRP of $51,700 (+DST), so $4,300 greater than EX. Additionally right here, the AWD powertrain prices $3,000 extra.
The highest-of-the-line Elite trim (AWD-only) begins at $57,900, however general it seems to be very aggressive with the bottom Chevrolet Blazer EV eAWD with the identical 85-kWh battery (see overview right here).
The Honda Prologue at the moment is just not certified for the $7,500 federal tax credit score, though this would possibly change in the course of the yr. The motivation nonetheless must be accessible via leasing.
EPA Vary
One other massive factor is the EPA Mixed vary values for every of the 5 configurations, which have been revealed by Honda for the very first time.
Not one of the variations have been in a position to obtain the anticipated 300-mile worth, nevertheless, the 296-mile outcome for the FWD variations is just not far-off. The Japanese producer even famous that that is the best-in-class customary EPA vary.
The AWD variations devour extra power so the vary is barely decrease—281 miles within the case of the EX and Touring, and 273 miles for Elite, however Elite has 21-inch wheels, as an alternative of the usual 19-inch wheels.
FWD (19-inch): 296 miles AWD (19-inch): 281 miles[15 miles of 5.0% less than FWD] AWD (21-inch): 273 miles[8 miles of 2.8% less than AWD with 19-inch wheels]
* EPA vary in accordance with Honda
Let’s recall that the front-wheel drive Honda Prologue is supplied with a single 158 kW electrical motor (212 hp and 236 lb.-ft. of torque), whereas the all-wheel drive will get two electrical motors—one per axle—for a complete system output of about 215 kW (288 hp and 333 lb.-ft. of torque).
The battery pack is 85 kilowatt-hours in all configurations.
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Based on the newest press launch, the Honda Prologue will be capable of DC quick cost at as much as 150 kilowatts (in comparison with 155 kW talked about earlier), though the charging price stays the identical at as much as 65 miles in 10 minutes.
Honda (and Acura) introduced that its Ultium-based EVs will include as much as $750 charging credit score to make use of at EVgo chargers and a 60-kWh introductory charging credit score at Electrify America:
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Listed below are the important thing customary options of the 2024 Honda Prologue, listed by the producer:
19-inch aluminum alloy wheels Google built-in Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto compatibility Wi-fi telephone charger 10-way energy driver seat with adjustable lumbar assist Heated entrance seats Twin-zone automated local weather management Sirius XM satellite tv for pc radio
Lance Woelfer, assistant vp of Honda Nationwide Auto Gross sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. stated: “The all-new Honda Prologue represents a serious step in our electrification technique, constructing on our document hybrid-electric autos gross sales to take us towards our imaginative and prescient of 100% zero-emissions car gross sales by 2040. The Prologue is a superb addition to our lineup, our Honda supplier community is prepared, and we won’t await our clients to get behind the wheel of our first all-electric SUV.”