2024 Honda Prologue EV: 296-mile range, $48,795 price

The 2024 Honda Prologue electric crossover goes on sale in March with an estimate range of 296 miles and a starting price of $48,795, including a $1,395 destination fee, Honda announced Thursday. 

Honda’s first electric crossover is offered in single- and dual-motor models, with the top Elite trim priced at just under $60,000. The more luxurious but mechanically related 2024 Acura ZDX starts at $64,500. 

The Prologue is priced at least $5,000 higher than established rivals such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4, though it is in in the Chevy Blazer EV whose platform it shares. 

EX, Touring, and Elite trim levels will be offered, with the Elite coming standard with dual-motor all-wheel drive.

Every Prologue comes with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection front and rear, active lane control, blind-spot monitors with steering assist, and adaptive cruise control.

The single-motor, front-wheel-drive system on the base EX makes 212 hp and 236 lb-ft and has an EPA-rated range of 296 miles on its 19-inch wheels. Standard features include heated front seats, a power driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, a satellite radio trial, a wireless smartphone charger, and wireless smartphone compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

With dual-motor all-wheel-drive, the EX costs $3,000 more, at $51,795. The dual-motor system makes 288 hp and 333 lb-ft, and the range drops to 281 miles. 

The Touring model starts at $53,095 for FWD and $56,095 for AWD. It has a panoramic sunroof and other additional features. 

Top Elite models with standard AWD cost $59,295, and driving range drops to 273 miles. It has perforated leather upholstery, accent stitching, a heated steering wheel, cooled front seats, and Bose audio.

The Honda Prologue will be able to fast-charge at 155 kw, to get its 85-kwh battery pack from 20-80% in 35 minutes.