Honda, Acura EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers in U.S. with approved adapters On July 22, Honda announced that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners now have access to more than 23,500 selected Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. with the availability of the first Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter. The only DC fast charging adapter approved by Honda was tested for performance and compatibility for use with the Prologue and ZDX a...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

nessee, overseeing a highly automated system that executes complex production tasks spanning chemical mixing, coating, curing, and cell stacking. Finished cells are shipped to vehicle assembly lines to power the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV, Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. Ultium Cells Warren, Ohio began production in August 2022 and currently employs 1,700 people, with 41 GWh of annual capacity. The plant supplies ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

while the Vistiq starts at USD 78,790, including a USD 1,395 destination charge. The XT6, introduced in 2020, has target demographics similar to the Escalade, meaning an annual household income of at least USD 200,000. The Spring Hill plant, which also produces the electric Cadillac Lyriq and Acura ZDX, and GMC Acadia as well as the Cadillac XT6 and XT5, will undergo planned downtime the week of May 12. (Detroit Free Press article on April 9, 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

Honda, Acura EV owners in U.S. gain access to Tesla Superchargers in June On March 20, Honda announced that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners will gain access to more than 20,000 selected Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. starting in June 2025 with the availability of the first Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter.  The adapter was tested for safety performance and compatibility with the Prologue and ZDX for use at any NACS DC fa...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/22

ty (IIHS) in 2024. The updated test includes higher speeds (31, 37, and 43 mph) and evaluates vehicle responses to passenger cars, motorcycles, and semitrailers. Of the 30 vehicles tested, 22 received good or acceptable ratings, demonstrating strong crash prevention capabilities. Notably, the Acura ZDX, BMW X5/X6, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Genesis GV80, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia EV9, and others earned the highest rating of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

in 2025 to build on the success of the Integra as an additional gateway model to the Acura performance lineup.    "When our new Acura ADX arrives in dealer showrooms, it will strengthen an exceptional lineup of premium SUVs that already includes the popular RDX, best-selling MDX and all-electric ZDX," said Mike Langel, assistant vice president, Acura National Sales. The Acura lineup currently consists of two sport sedans, the Integra and TLX, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

se than a Civic despite costing nearly double. All Honda Prologue models qualify for the USD 7,500 EV tax credit, bringing prices down to as low as USD 39,900 (before destination charge). Honda’s luxury brand, Acura, also slashed EV lease rates by offering a nearly USD 30,000 discount on the 2024 ZDX electric SUV. With another 1,003 models sold last month, Acura has sold 2,035 ZDX EVs in the U.S. this year as it reaches new dealerships nationwi...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/07

Acura ZDX receives notice, software fix to correct loss of braking power in U.S. On August 16, Acura sent a software fix for 5,031 units of its new 2024 ZDX electric crossover to correct a braking issue. The issue affects only the Type S and A-Spec AWD variants of the EV. According to the safety notice, “during certain braking events below 25 mph (40 km/h) on dry surfaces, the vehicle may exhibit overly sensitive anti-lock braking system contro...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/24

amically styled concept previews the brand's next generation all-electric model, the first to be built in Ohio on the company's new dedicated EV platform.   The Acura lineup currently consists of two sport sedans, the Integra and TLX, and three sport-utility vehicles, the RDX, MDX and all-electric ZDX.  A fourth SUV, the ADX, will join the lineup as a new gateway model in 2025.  All Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using do...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/10

Honda Prologue, Acura ZDX EV sales in U.S. grow in July In July, Honda sold 3,458 Prologue EV models, a noticeable 3.2% of Honda's total sales, after selling 830 units in June.   Now in its third month on the market, the all-electric Acura ZDX follows the Honda Prologue with 694 sales in July, representing 6.2% of Acura's overall monthly sales. Acura reported that the performance-oriented ZDX Type S version represented nearly 25% of electric ZDX...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/03

to develop 557 hp and 648 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of less than 4 seconds. The Blazer EV shares the GM BEV3 platform with the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Honda Prologue it is built along side with at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, as well as the Cadillac Lyriq and Acura ZDX, built in Spring Hill, Tennessee.  (multiple sources on July 12, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

CR-V hybrid, Accord hybrid and Prologue EV. CR-V sales topped 30,000 units for 4th straight month, with May hybrid sales topping 50% of the model mix. Sales of its new Prologue EV reached 612 units in May, as initial rollout continues in targeted markets. Meanwhile, Acura started sales of the Acura ZDX model, with 83 units sold in May, making it a total of 695 EVs for the group. Combined EV sales of Honda and Acura represented about 0.5% of their...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

Acura ZDX Type S to be first all-electric pace car at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb On May 17, Acura announced that 2024 Acura ZDX Type S will be the first all-electric pace car at the challenging 12.42-mile Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 23.  With nearly 500 hp and 544 lb. ft of torque delivered at all altitudes, the all-electric ZDX Type S—the performance brand's first all-electric model—will pace the field on ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/24

Acura begins deliveries of all-electric 2024 ZDX and ZDX Type S in U.S. On May 1, Acura announced that deliveries of the electric 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S performance EV have begun at Acura dealerships. The ZDX A-Spec Single Motor (RWD) offers 358 hp, 324 lb-ft of torque, and 313 miles of electric range. The ZDX A-Spec Dual Motor (AWD) offers 490 hp, 437 lb-ft of torque, and 304 miles of range. The ZDX Type S high-performance EV is t...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/02

X will add a fourth SUV to our lineup and a new gateway model ready to build on the incredible success of Integra, helping make Acura a destination brand for a new generation of buyers,” said Emile Korkor, assistant vice president, Acura National Sales. “With the first-ever ADX and all-electric ZDX, the Acura lineup will have SUVs covered from A to Z.” The Acura lineup currently consists of the Integra and TLX sedans, and RDX, MDX and all-e...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

t-up OEMs expand their portfolios. In January, Honda began production of its first-ever North America-sourced BEV – the Honda Prologue – which is jointly produced with GM at their Ramos Arizpe facility, and rides on GM’s Ultium-battery BEV3 platform. This will be closely followed by the Acura ZDX, to be built at GM’s Spring Hill plant and also riding on GM’s platform. Starting this year, Stellantis plans to begin transitioning its next ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/15

Acura’s electric 2024 ZDX opens orders, qualifies for USD 7,500 EV tax credit On March 7, Acura announced it is opening orders for the highly-anticipated all-electric Acura ZDX, with first client deliveries to begin in coming months. With a performance-tuned dual-motor AWD powertrain, the Acura ZDX Type S delivers 500 hp and 544 lb-ft of torque – more than the Acura NSX Type S supercar.  ZDX A-Spec buyers can choose between a rear-wheel driv...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/09

Brembo designs brakes for all-electric Acura ZDX Type S Brembo S.p.A (Brembo) has developed brakes for the all-electric Acura ZDX Type S, which delivers an estimated 500-horsepower. The brakes are designed to handle high-performance demands. (From Brembo social media updates on January 25, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29

Acura preps U.S. launch of electric 2024 ZDX, announces pricing On January 19, Acura announced pricing for its first all-electric model, the highly anticipated all-new 2024 Acura ZDX, which will arrive at Acura dealerships this spring with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) beginning at USD 64,500 for the well-equipped ZDX A-Spec with a single-motor (rear-wheel-drive) powertrain (340hp).  ZDX A-Spec is also available with a more po...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/23

he 2025 model year, including the addition of a Civic hybrid version, which will comprise about 40% of the models' sales when it launches this summer. The Odyssey minivan will receive styling and technology enhancements to maintain competitiveness. Acura Acura will begin sales of the all-electric ZDX SUV in early 2024, with orders starting in February. The MDX SUV will receive significant enhancements including styling changes, a Bang and Olufs...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/19