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Despite Honda's recent discontinuation of the Prologue EV, reports indicate the automaker is advising current owners to consider hybrid models as an alternative. This comes as a surprise to many, given the usual reluctance of EV drivers to revert to gasoline-powered vehicles after experiencing electric driving.
Honda has announced plans to cease sales of its Prologue battery-electric SUV in North America by early 2027, effectively exiting the mainstream BEV market in the region. This move leaves the automaker without a primary all-electric passenger vehicle offering for U.S. and Canadian consumers in the near future. The discontinuation comes as Honda prepares for its next generation of in-house developed EVs.
Recently, reports emerged that Honda has canceled its planned electric Prologue SUV, which was slated to hit the US and Canadian markets. The Prologue, an EV developed in partnership with General Motors, was expected to launch with GM's Ultium battery platform.
Honda has allegedly discontinued production of its Prologue BEV for the US market, a move that would leave the automaker without a single battery-electric vehicle option in its American portfolio. This strategic recalibration appears to signal a renewed focus on hybrid models for the immediate future.
Despite strong sales performance since its recent launch, including being a top-selling EV in the U.S., reports indicate Honda plans to discontinue the Prologue battery-electric SUV. This unexpected move raises questions about the automaker's EV strategy and the future of the model that entered the market only last year.
Honda has reportedly ended production of its Prologue battery-electric SUV for the U.S. market, less than a year after its introduction. This move, following the earlier discontinuation of the Acura ZDX, leaves the Japanese automaker without a fully electric vehicle offering in North America.
Honda's first major all-electric SUV, the Prologue, is rumored to be discontinued by the 2027 model year, cutting its lifespan short after only three years on the market. Sharing its platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, the Prologue faced sales struggles despite being a key entry into Honda's electrification strategy for North America.
Honda has reportedly decided to discontinue production of its Prologue all-electric SUV, which is currently its only fully electric model available in the U.S. market. This decision comes despite the Prologue having appeared on lists of top-selling EVs, raising questions about Honda's immediate EV strategy in North America.
