Honda’s Electric Gamble Fizzles: Prologue EV Axed After 2026

Honda is pulling the plug on its Prologue electric crossover after the 2026 model year, marking the end of the Japanese automaker’s last battery-electric vehicle sold in the United States. The decision follows the earlier demise of the similar Acura ZDX, which was killed off in 2025 after just one year on the market.

Both models were part of a costly partnership with General Motors, essentially rebadged versions of the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq.

Honda had poured billions into electric vehicle development, but its own in-house EVs were years away, so the company turned to GM to get the Prologue and ZDX to dealers quickly. The strategy backfired. 1% from the year before, that spike was largely driven by a rush to grab the federal tax credit before it disappeared.

Once the credit was phased out, demand cratered. 6% to just 932 units.

5% drop from the same period last year, averaging about 1,400 per month. That made the Prologue American Honda’s second-slowest seller, beaten only by the Prelude. It was even outsold by every Acura still in production, including the soon-to-be-discontinued RDX. Honda has also scrapped the 0 Sedan, 0 SUV, and Acura RSX, along with the entire Sony Honda Mobility brand.

In a statement. Honda confirmed it will continue supporting Prologue owners with service, parts, and warranty coverage through its dealer network.