Honda Prologue
2024 Honda Prologue in Avondale, AZ
MSRP Starting at
$47,400
2024 Honda Prologue Review | An All New Electric Honda Arrives to Take on the EV Marketplace
The 2024 Honda Prologue is a midsize SUV and the first EV in the lineup. These Honda electric vehicles seek to provide the driving range, quality, and features that could make it one of the best midsize SUVs today.
It’s even fun to drive, which is saying a lot for such a spacious EV. How well does it meet the benchmarks for an electric vehicle? And can it take care of your travel needs?
The question and answer format should help consumers get a good sense of this new electric vehicle in this 2024 Honda Prologue Review.
How Big is the 2024 Honda Prologue?
The Prologue EV was designed from the ground up, giving Honda engineers the ability to shape an open cabin. As for the Honda prologue dimensions, interior volume is rated at 136.9 cubic feet. Measuring 121.8 inches, the wheelbase is the longest in its class.
Compared to the Honda CR-V, which is a compact SUV, the new Honda EV is five inches wider and eight inches longer. That’s a great sign that the electric Honda has the space that families need.
Second-row dimensions match or exceed its spacious sibling, the Honda Passport. In fact, the new Honda EV and Honda Passport share the midsize position in the brand’s SUV lineup.
The cargo hold measures 25.2 cubic feet, and it can grow to a maximum of 57.3 cubes. Also, there is a 0.5-cube hidden compartment under the cargo hold floor. Touring and Elite Honda EV trim levels include a hands-free power liftgate.
What is the Honda Prologue EV Horsepower and Driving Range?
The Prologue offers a driving range of 280 or 300 miles (estimated), depending on whether you choose two-wheel or all-wheel drive. That’s a long way to go on a single charge, especially for an EV as big as the 2024 Honda Prologue.
Two-wheel drive models produce an estimated 210 horsepower. They benefit from the instantaneous delivery of EV torque. Dual motor all wheel drive creates even more power. Drivers command 288 horsepower and 333 lb-ft of electric Honda torque.
If you’ll miss the engine’s roar, Active Sound Control comes to the rescue. This creates sound patterns that will feel familiar to drivers who are accustomed to gas engines.
To enjoy the speediest version of this electric Honda, the available Sport mode quickens the throttle response, adjusts the steering, and increases braking power to match.
Does the 2024 Honda Prologue Qualify for Full $7500 EV Tax Credit?
The Prologue price is one of the more affordable in the EV marketplace, especially for its generous size and excellent driving range. Furthermore, since it is made in America, the Prologue is expected to meet all the criteria for the federal tax credit.
This may be as much as $7500 in savings. The basics of the tax credit are covered on the IRS website.
As explained in this Honda news release, the federal tax credit applies to 2024 Prologues built after Feb. 26, 2024. Please note: not all taxpayers can qualify. Shoppers should talk to their accountant for advice.
No matter what, the Prologue will save buyers money in the long run. With Honda SUV electric range, drivers should see their fuel costs slashed by about two-thirds. You can check out the federal fueleconomy.gov website to learn more about the average costs of driving an electric vehicle.
What is the Estimated Cost of Honda's First Electric Car?
The 2024 Prologue price starts at $47,400 MSRP(1). If the purchaser qualifies for the tax credit, the final price would be $39,900 (2). Further defraying the cost, the Prologue will come with a variety of incentives to help you keep your Prologue charged.
In addition, the 2024 Honda Prologue is offered with three charging packages as part of the purchase price. One package comes with a $750 public charging credit. This is perfect for current EV owners who are trading up to the 2024 Honda Prologue EV.
For new EV owners, the best package may be a 11.5-kW home charging station. A $500 installation incentive can be used with Honda Home Electrification. The package also comes with a complimentary $100 public charging credit.
Another package provides a $250 installation incentive and comes with a 7.6 kW portable charging kit. This adds a $300 portable charging credit.
1. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge, premium paints, and accessories. Dealer prices may vary. 2. MSRP minus available $7,500 federal tax credit (not all customers will qualify), plus $1,395 destination charge, excluding tax, license, registration, premium paints and accessories. Dealer prices may vary.
Where can the Electric Honda be Charged?
HondaLink has an app that provides access to EVgo and Electrify America. In addition, Honda has adopted the NACS charging standard. This ensures that electric Hondas can utilize Tesla Supercharger stations.
To keep you aware of the nearest charging stations, Google Maps tells you where your options are and when you might need to stop. As you near your charging destination, the system will signal for the EV battery pack to be preconditioned. This reduces charge times when traveling long distances.
With a DC fast charger, the electric Honda can get back on the highway quickly. It can add 65 miles of range in ten minutes. In the time it takes to eat lunch, most drivers can restore the full charge if needed to reach their destination.
According to the EV Charging Station Report, there are 143,771 charging stations already in the US. In 2022, more EV ports were established than in the three previous years.
Prologue Exterior Colors and Design
From the curb, the Prologue has a neo-rugged look and a wide planted stance. A sleek silhouette, intricate wheel designs, and a specially designed wheel spoiler help reduce wind resistance and cabin noise. This allows it to have the aerodynamics of an electric car while offering the SUV size that families need.
Honda uses a state-of-the-art electric vehicle platform for stability and better handling. This EV is the first in the lineup to utilize this special e:architecture. It’s also the first in the lineup to offer 21-inch wheels. This midsize Honda is just the first as a full size EV is expected to follow it closely.
Seven exterior colors are available for this electric SUV. New to Honda’s color palette, North Shore Pearl invokes the natural beauty of the Lake Tahoe area in California.
Interior Design and Standard Features
Compared to the CR-V and Pilot interiors, the Prologue cabin has sleek horizontal lines. High quality materials help shape its sporty and modern design. The airy, uncluttered design includes many thoughtful touches, including a unique space-saving pocket-type smartphone charger.
The center console maximizes the space between the front two positions. Class-leading storage flexibility is part of the two-tiered design. A multi-use tray allows two phones to sit side by side. The medi hub features two backlit USB-C ports. Oversized console-mounted cup holders can fit up to 32-oz water bottles.
2024 Prologue EX models are well-equipped with an 8-way power chair and dual heated front seats. Gloss black trim elements and accent color stitching look right with a black and light gray cloth combination. Shoppers can choose a charcoal and light-gray interior color scheme, if they prefer. Soft touches help make the cabin more relaxing.
Second row passengers will appreciate reclining seats and easily accessed illuminated USB ports. In addition to the dash tech, large buttons and knobs assist with frequently used features, such as the dual-zone automatic climate controls.
How Upscale are the 2024 Prologue Elite and Touring Models?
Touring trim levels add leather upholstery and utilize similar black-charcoal or light gray-charcoal color schemes. Prologue Elite trims do the same with perforated leather and top quality materials throughout the cabin.
In either trim level, Prologue owners get a luxury-level cabin that will often outdo rival EVs at the same price points. Touring cockpits have a leather-clad steering wheel and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The power chair gains memory features for easier adjustments.
2024 Honda Prologue Elite front seats are power-ventilated, helping drivers beat the Phoenix Arizona desert heat. Other Elite standards include the Sport driving mode and a heated leather-clad steering wheel. A large 7x3-inch head up display puts important information on the Prologue Elite windshield.
Both trims have panoramic sunroofs that can provide awesome views of the sky or of the mountains. Likewise, both have a bespoke audio system specially engineered for the Prologue EV. The Bose set-up uses 12 speakers, a large subwoofer and dual tweeters. The final result is that each seat occupant can enjoy the same clear, powerful music experience.
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Is the Dash Tech as Modern as the Electric Vehicle Itself?
Every Prologue is thoroughly modern with an 11-inch digital instrumentation screen and a 11.3-inch touchscreen. Google Built-in provides digital services, including Google Assistant and Google Play.
Your Google Maps will always be ready to help you find the best route and locate the charging stations on the way. Over-the-air software updates will add more functionality to key EV computer modules.
Whether by touch, by steering wheel control, or by voice control, the Prologue driver has options on how to interact with the displays. There’s even a convenient finger rest to help steady the driver’s hand.
You can do more with your Android phone with wireless Android Auto or more with your iPhone with wireless Apple CarPlay. This allows you to put your favorite apps right on the touchscreen and control them through touch and voice mode.
What does the Name Prologue Mean?
As you may know, the word prologue refers to the introduction to a play, novel, or poem. Another definition is an event or action that leads to a more important event or action. In the case of the new Honda EV, the name implies that it is just the beginning of Honda’s efforts to electrify the fleet.
Preparing to introduce 30 new EVs by 2030, Honda is retooling existing powertrain factories. The goal is to create a new EV hub in Ohio. The first factory to transition to EV manufacturing will be the U.S. Marysville Auto Plant, which began making Hondas in 1982.
To create the Prologue, Honda formed a partnership with General Motors (GM). This is why some compare the new electric Honda to the Chevrolet Blazer EV or Cadillac Lyriq. And there are inevitable comparisons to the Ford Mustang Mach E, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y, and Hyundai Ioniq. However, the Prologue is a true Honda in every way, and that means Honda durability and quality are part of the package.
Honda is part of a seven-automaker group that is leading the charge to spread high-speed brand-neutral charging networks across the US and Canada. The goal is 100,000 DC fast charge points.
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