The 2024 Honda Prologue: Everything You Need to Know

It’s here. And it’s unlike any Honda we’ve seen before.

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Published September 28, 2023

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Honda has arguably been the major manufacturer lagging the farthest behind on electric vehicles — if not the most notable. But that’s about to change. The brand just unveiled the new 2024 Prologue EV. The two-row midsize SUV is Honda’s first mass-market EV for America and its first electric SUV. And you can think about it as the prologue to a broader shift from Honda in the years to come.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Honda Prologue.

The Honda Prologue runs on the GM Ultium platform

Honda took a shortcut to get an EV on the road by 2024 by partnering with General Motors. The Prologue uses GM’s Ultium platform and — beneath the exterior styling — bears a lot of resemblance to vehicles like the Blazer EV.

So, how much of the Prologue is a “Honda”?

The raw material is very GM. Honda claims they tuned the steering and suspension to provide a direct, nimble, Honda-like driving experience. We’ll have to wait to drive it to determine whether that effort succeeded.

The biggest differentiator between the Prologue and GM electric SUVs is likely to be the styling. Honda’s “new-rugged” treatment leans heavily on the new Civic inside and out.

How much power and range will the Prologue have?

We don’t have the full breakdown on the Prologue lineup from Honda yet. We know the Prologue comes with either FWD or AWD and in EX, Touring and Elite trims. In top spec, the Prologue AWD will put out 288 horsepower and 333 lb-ft of torque.

Honda is targeting a max EPA range, likely with the FWD, of 300 miles. The Prologue is capable of 155 kW fast charging and can add 65 miles of range in 10 minutes.

How does the Prologue compare size-wise to other Hondas?

The closest Honda SUV dimensionally is the Passport. The Prologue is three inches longer, about the same width and seven inches lower. However, the Prologue’s 121.8-inch wheelbase is nearly 11 inches longer than the Passport and eight inches longer than the Pilot.

The cargo area is a different story. The Prologue offers 25.2 cubic feet of space behind the second row and up to 57.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. That’s closest to the subcompact HR-V.

How much will the 2024 Honda Prologue cost?

Honda says the Prologue will start in the upper $40,000s. We expect it will substantially (if not entirely) slot in below Acura’s version, the ZDX, which is expected to start around $60,000.

The Prologue will be built in America by GM and use GM components, which makes it a good bet to qualify for the federal EV tax credit.

When will the Honda Prologue arrive?

Honda has confirmed the Prologue is a 2024 model-year vehicle. The brand says Prologue deliveries will begin early in the 2024 calendar year.

Will the 2024 Honda Prologue offer any charging incentives?

You bet. Every Prologue customer selects one of three charging packages included in their vehicle purchase through the Honda Home Electrification program (HHE).

One option is an 11.5 kW Home Charging Station, a $100 public charging credit and $500 toward the home charger installation. Buyers can also select a 7.6kW portable charging kit with a $300 public charging credit and $250 toward installation. The third option is a $750 public charging credit.