Honda has taken its time getting into the electric game.
While other brands rushed out electric vehicles over the past few years, Honda watched, waited, and quietly built its strategy. Now, with the arrival of the 2025 Honda Prologue, the brand is finally making its big EV move — and it looks like it was worth the wait.
The Prologue is Honda’s first fully electric SUV for North America, aimed squarely at the heart of the market where drivers want roomy, comfortable, everyday vehicles that just happen to be electric.
If you are wondering how the Prologue stacks up against tough rivals like the Tesla Model Y, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach-E, here’s a full, honest look at everything you need to know.
Design: Familiar but Fresh
The 2025 Honda Prologue doesn’t scream “look at me, I’m electric” — and that’s exactly the point.
The design is clean, modern, and handsome without being weird or futuristic. Honda wanted the Prologue to feel approachable, not like a science experiment. It wears simple lines, a wide stance, and minimal chrome, giving it a confident but not flashy look.
Up front, slim headlights and a smooth grille area frame a blunt nose. The sides are smooth with subtle sculpting, and the rear features clean horizontal taillights.
It is sized right too: about the same length as the Honda Passport, but slightly lower and wider. That gives the Prologue real road presence without feeling bulky.
It is the kind of SUV that looks at home anywhere — pulling up to the office, loading up at a trailhead, or parking at a busy supermarket.
Inside the Cabin
Step inside the Prologue, and you find a space that feels immediately comfortable and familiar to anyone who has driven a recent Honda.
The dashboard is clean and horizontal, with physical buttons for key functions like climate control — a welcome change from the all-touchscreen setups many rivals push. Materials feel good for the class, with soft-touch plastics, available leather, and smart storage everywhere you look.
The center console features big cupholders, a wireless charging pad, and extra storage underneath.
The Prologue comes standard with an 11.3-inch touchscreen for infotainment and an 11.0-inch digital gauge cluster. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and Honda has added Google built-in services like Google Maps and Google Assistant directly to the system.
Second-row passengers get plenty of headroom and legroom, and the flat floor (thanks to the EV platform) makes three-across seating more comfortable.
Cargo space is strong too, with about 26 cubic feet behind the second row and over 57 cubic feet with the seats folded. That puts the Prologue among the leaders for practical space in the electric SUV class.
Driving Impressions
Honda partnered with General Motors to build the Prologue using GM’s Ultium battery platform, the same one under the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq.
That was a smart move, because it gave Honda a strong starting point — and they tuned the Prologue to feel like a Honda.
On the road, the Prologue drives exactly how you would hope: smooth, stable, and easy.
Steering is light but precise, and the suspension strikes a nice balance between soaking up rough pavement and feeling composed in corners. It doesn’t handle like a sports car, but it feels confident and natural — more like a good family SUV than a high-strung EV.
Acceleration is brisk, especially with dual-motor all-wheel drive versions, which Honda says will do 0–60 mph in about 5.5 seconds. Single-motor front-wheel-drive versions are a little slower but still feel plenty quick for daily driving.
One-pedal driving is available and adjustable, letting you slow the vehicle down smoothly by lifting off the accelerator.
Overall, the Prologue feels less futuristic than something like a Tesla Model Y — and that is exactly what a lot of buyers will appreciate. It is an EV that feels normal, in the best way.
Range and Charging
The 2025 Honda Prologue offers two main setups:
- Single-Motor Front-Wheel Drive: About 296 miles of estimated range
- Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive: About 280 miles of estimated range
Those numbers put it right in the heart of the EV SUV pack.
Charging is fast too. The Prologue supports up to 155 kW DC fast charging, allowing it to add about 65 miles of range in 10 minutes under ideal conditions.
Honda also announced partnerships with major charging networks, giving buyers access to more than 90,000 public chargers across the U.S.
Plus, like many automakers, Honda will switch to Tesla’s NACS charging plug starting in 2025, meaning the Prologue will eventually have access to the Supercharger network — a huge advantage for road trips.
Home charging is easy too, with Honda offering Level 2 home charging solutions for buyers.
Technology and Features
The Prologue comes loaded with modern features, including:
- 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 11.0-inch digital gauge cluster
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Built-in Google apps
- Wireless phone charging
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Keyless entry and push-button start
Higher trims add luxuries like:
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Upgraded audio system
- Power tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- Advanced driver-assist features
Honda Sensing, the company’s suite of safety tech, is standard and includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keeping assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Automatic emergency braking
- Traffic jam assist
The Prologue feels every bit as modern and connected as rivals — but keeps the Honda philosophy of being simple and user-friendly.
How It Compares to Rivals
There is no shortage of competition in the electric SUV world, and the Prologue faces some tough ones.
Compared to the Chevrolet Blazer EV, the Prologue is slightly less aggressive in styling and performance but feels more familiar and user-friendly.
Against the Tesla Model Y, the Prologue offers a more traditional SUV feel with real physical controls and a less polarizing design — though Tesla still wins on raw range and charging network (for now).
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 offer slightly quicker charging speeds and flashier styling but have tighter back seats and cargo space.
Overall, the Prologue stands out for its strong combination of range, space, comfort, and real-world usability.
It is not trying to reinvent the SUV. It is just trying to make a really good one that happens to be electric — and it succeeds.
Pricing
Honda says the 2025 Prologue will start around $48,000 for the single-motor front-wheel-drive model. Dual-motor AWD versions and fully loaded trims will climb into the mid-$50,000s.
That pricing puts the Prologue right in line with key competitors like the Model Y, Blazer EV, and Ioniq 5.
Depending on final production details and eligibility, buyers may qualify for federal or state EV incentives, lowering the real-world cost by several thousand dollars.
Honda will also offer attractive lease deals through Honda Financial Services, helping make the Prologue more accessible.
Is the 2025 Honda Prologue Worth It?
If you have been waiting for Honda to build a real electric SUV, the Prologue delivers.
It doesn’t chase flashy numbers or wild styling. Instead, it focuses on what Honda has always done best: making vehicles that are easy to live with, practical, reliable, and good to drive.
It is spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped. It offers real-world range that covers almost any daily needs. It drives like a Honda — meaning smooth, predictable, and friendly.
For buyers who want to go electric without feeling like they are giving up the things they love about gas SUVs, the 2025 Honda Prologue is an excellent choice.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Honda Prologue shows that Honda has not lost its touch.
By taking its time and building an electric SUV the right way, Honda has created a vehicle that feels instantly familiar and ready for the real world — not just the showroom.
It may not win every spec-sheet battle, but the Prologue’s quiet competence, strong range, easy driving manners, and practical design make it one of the best-rounded new EVs on the market.
If you are ready to make the switch to electric — but you still want a car that feels like a Honda — the Prologue should be at the top of your list.
