Honda’s electric vehicle journey in the United States is about to hit an unexpected pause. The automaker has confirmed that the Honda Prologue, its only fully electric model currently on sale in the country, will be discontinued after the 2026 model year. The decision means Honda will temporarily exit the U.S. EV market beginning in 2027 unless it introduces another electric model before then.
The announcement comes after months of uncertainty surrounding Honda’s ambitious electric vehicle plans. Earlier this year, the company quietly shelved its much-publicized 0 Series EV program, raising questions about its long-term strategy in North America.
Prologue’s Run Comes to an End
A Honda spokesperson confirmed that sales of the Prologue will conclude once the 2026 model year wraps up. Existing owners, however, have nothing to worry about. Honda says dealership support will continue, including warranty coverage, replacement parts, and regular servicing.
Introduced for the 2024 model year, the Prologue represented Honda’s first serious attempt at competing in the rapidly growing electric SUV segment. While it wasn’t developed entirely in-house, it allowed the company to establish a presence in the EV market while preparing its own next-generation platform.
Despite entering the segment later than many rivals, the Prologue found a respectable number of buyers during its short lifespan.
Strong Start Before Market Conditions Changed
The electric SUV recorded more than 33,000 sales during 2024 and improved further in 2025 with over 39,000 units delivered in the United States.
Its momentum, however, slowed dramatically in 2026. The removal of the federal EV tax credit significantly reduced demand across the electric vehicle market, and the Prologue was no exception. During the first half of 2026, Honda sold just over 8,400 units, representing a decline of nearly 50 percent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Even with the slowdown, the Prologue has crossed 80,000 cumulative sales in the U.S., making it one of Honda’s more successful short-term product launches in recent years.
Built With General Motors
Unlike Honda’s traditional vehicles, the Prologue was developed through a partnership with General Motors. The SUV shared its platform and battery technology with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, while Acura received its own version in the form of the ZDX.
The collaboration allowed Honda to enter the EV market quickly without waiting for its own dedicated architecture to be ready. It was always intended as a bridge until Honda’s next generation of electric vehicles arrived.
That transition, however, is no longer happening as originally planned.
What Happens Next?
Honda had previously announced the futuristic 0 Series SUV and Saloon, along with an Acura-branded electric crossover, all based on a newly developed in-house platform. Those models were expected to be built in Ohio and form the foundation of Honda’s EV future in North America.
With those projects now canceled or indefinitely postponed, Honda finds itself without a direct replacement for the Prologue.
For now, the company appears to be recalibrating its electrification roadmap while continuing to invest in hybrid vehicles, which have remained a strong performer in several global markets.
Unless Honda unveils a new electric vehicle sooner than expected, the brand will officially step away from the U.S. battery-electric vehicle segment in 2027. It marks a surprising pause for one of the world’s largest automakers at a time when competitors continue expanding their EV lineups, highlighting just how rapidly market conditions and corporate strategies can change.
