Slowly but surely, every major car manufacturer is hopping on the electric car bandwagon. While most have already released at least one electric vehicle, some are still gearing up to debut their first. Interestingly, Honda isn’t part of the latter group. After pulling the Honda Clarity from the market a few years back, Honda is on the verge of unveiling the first model in its next generation of electric cars—the 2024 Honda Prologue SUV.
The Prologue aims for a more refined design compared to the Clarity, steering clear of radical design changes some other manufacturers have embraced with their EV offerings.
Here’s what you need to know about the all-electric 2024 Honda Prologue:
The Honda Prologue doesn’t push the envelope in terms of design. It’s certainly not unattractive but lacks the ultra-modern look some people expect in an electric vehicle. The front features a standard SUV design with slimmed-down headlights and a grille positioned lower on the front end. The rear sports a sleek look with narrow taillights and a Honda logo that stretches between them. Generally, the Prologue looks sporty and agile for an SUV, with wheels that seem a bit large for its body. In reality, it’s likely closer in size to a crossover, similar to the Kia EV6 and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Inside, the Prologue isn’t revolutionary but offers a pleasing array of physical buttons and controls, distinguishing it from many modern alternatives. A central 11.3-inch display showcases Honda’s infotainment system, but you also get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, so you’re not restricted to using Honda’s system if you prefer not to.
The base model of the Prologue includes heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and wireless charging. It accommodates two rows of seats for a total of five passengers and has 25.2 cubic feet of storage space behind the second row.
The Honda Prologue comes in three trims: EX, Touring, and Elite. Both the EX and Touring trims offer front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options, while the Elite trim is exclusively all-wheel drive. All all-wheel-drive models come with dual motors.
While precise performance details are still under wraps, we do know that the Prologue is built on GM’s Ultium platform. If it mirrors the Chevrolet Equinox EV, which uses the same platform, the front-wheel-drive Prologue could deliver around 210 horsepower, while the all-wheel-drive models might offer close to 300 horsepower. We’ll have to wait for official numbers to be sure.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the Prologue up to 296 miles of range, which is pretty good considering its price point. Although it doesn’t match the Chevrolet Blazer EV’s 324-mile range, it’s still respectable. Keep in mind that the 296-mile range applies to the single-motor EX model, which offers lower performance and only front-wheel drive. Opting for a dual-motor model will reduce the range to 281 miles, while the top-of-the-line Elite trim, with its dual motors, goes down to 273 miles.
The Prologue’s charging speed maxes out at 155 kilowatts, which, while decent, is somewhat slower compared to many other electric cars available now. Honda claims the car can gain 65 miles of range in roughly 10 minutes when connected to a DC fast charger that can deliver the maximum 155kW. This isn’t stellar—vehicles like the Kia EV6, which charges at 350kW, can go from 10% to 80% battery in under 20 minutes.
Honda has also revealed the Prologue’s pricing, labeling it as a relatively affordable electric vehicle. The entry-level single-motor EX model starts at $48,795, with the dual-motor variant priced at $51,795. The single-motor Touring trim begins at $53,095, and the dual-motor version raises that to $56,095. Lastly, the Elite trim starts at $59,295, equipped with standard dual motors.
You won’t have to wait too long to see the Prologue in person; Honda plans to make it available starting in March 2024.