The 2026 Honda Prologue is the last electric SUV Honda will sell in the US for now, and this Honda Prologue buyer guide covers what you get from the cars still on dealer lots. Honda told Car and Driver in July that Prologue sales end after the 2026 model year, and told MotorTrend that sales will continue into 2027 based on the inventory it expects to have. There is no 2027 Prologue coming, so whatever is in stock near you is the whole menu.
That stock got cheaper in April. Honda cut every 2026 trim by $7,500, which puts the base EX with front-wheel drive at $39,900 before destination, down from $47,400. The cut came after Prologue sales fell 65% in the first quarter of 2026, according to Electrek, once the federal EV tax credit was gone.
Every 2026 Prologue trim, priced and ranked by range
All five versions use the same 85 kWh battery. The single-motor cars make 220 hp and drive the front wheels. The dual-motor cars make 300 hp. Honda’s current site lists a $1,595 destination charge, and premium paint adds $455.
| Trim | Drive | MSRP | EPA range | MPGe (combined) | Price per mile of range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX | Single motor, FWD | $39,900 | 308 mi | 104 | $135 |
| EX | Dual motor, AWD | $42,000 | 294 mi | 99 | $148 |
| Touring | Single motor, FWD | $44,200 | 308 mi | 104 | $149 |
| Touring | Dual motor, AWD | $47,000 | 294 mi | 99 | $165 |
| Elite | Dual motor, AWD | $50,400 | 283 mi | 95 | $184 |
MSRP and EPA figures from Honda’s April 1, 2026 pricing release. Price per mile of range is Electron Motion’s math: MSRP plus $1,595 destination, divided by EPA miles.
The cheapest Prologue is also the one that goes the farthest. The EX FWD and Touring FWD share the top 308-mile rating, and the EX gets there for $4,300 less. Adding the second motor costs 14 miles of rated range on both EX and Touring. The Elite, which rides on 21-inch wheels and is AWD only, drops another 11 miles.
The Touring’s extra money buys leather seats, a 12-speaker Bose system, the panoramic moonroof, a hands-free power tailgate and front parking sensors. The Elite adds the head-up display, ventilated front seats, the surround-view camera, rear pedestrian alert, self-sealing tires and a 110-volt outlet in the rear console. The EX already has Google built-in, which Honda says now includes Gemini, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, a 10-way power driver’s seat and the full Honda Sensing suite, including blind-zone steering assist and automatic emergency braking.
For most buyers who live where winters are mild, the EX FWD is the pick. If you need AWD for snow, the EX AWD at $42,000 keeps the price under the FWD Touring and gives up only 14 miles. The Elite makes sense if the head-up display and surround cameras matter to you and a dealer is discounting it hard, because at sticker it costs $184 per mile of range against $135 for the EX.
Charging: fine for commuting, slower on road trips
The Prologue peaks at 150 kW on a DC fast charger. Honda quotes about 65 miles added in 10 minutes and 20% to 80% in about 35 minutes. That is adequate, but it trails newer 800-volt cars by a wide margin. Hyundai quotes about 20 minutes for a 10% to 80% charge on the Ioniq 5 at a 350 kW charger. Our 800-volt charging explainer covers why.
The charge port is CCS, not the Tesla-style NACS port. Honda says Prologue drivers can use Tesla Superchargers and other NACS fast chargers with Honda’s NACS-CCS adapter, which is sold separately. Budget for the adapter if you road-trip, since the Supercharger network is the densest fast-charging option in most of the country.
At home, a 240-volt Level 2 charger adds up to 34.1 miles of range per hour, so an overnight session refills the pack from almost any starting point. Every 2026 Prologue includes a portable charger. Buyers also choose one of two packages that are included in the MSRP: a Honda wall-mounted home charger with up to $1,250 toward installation, or a $500 credit applied to the sale if you don’t need one.
Buying a model that is going away
The obvious worry with a discontinued car is support. Honda’s statement to Car and Driver said Prologue owners “will continue to receive full support through our dealer network, including service, parts, and warranty coverage.” The high-voltage battery carries an 8-year, 100,000-mile limited warranty.
The Prologue is built on GM’s Ultium platform and shares its battery and motors with the Chevrolet Blazer EV. That shared hardware is a practical plus for long-term parts supply, since GM keeps building Ultium vehicles.
Resale is the harder question. A model with no successor and a $7,500 price cut on the books will likely be valued lower on the used market than a car still in production. If you plan to keep the car for the length of the battery warranty, that matters less. If you trade in every three years, a lease limits the exposure.
Honda’s October offers lean on leasing. The national program lists a 2026 Prologue Touring AWD at $339 a month for 36 months with $5,099 due at signing for well-qualified lessees, through Monday, Nov 2. Current owners of a 2011 or newer Honda or one of the rival brands Honda lists (including Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Tesla and Toyota) can add a $2,000 Loyalty/Conquest award, which brings the same lease to $279 a month. Buyers who finance get 0.99% APR for up to 60 months through the same date. Offers and eligibility vary by region and reset monthly, so check Honda’s offers page and your dealer before you shop. Honda had sold just over 80,000 Prologues by July, according to Car and Driver, and remaining stock is thinning, so color and trim choice will narrow over the coming months.
The Chevy alternatives on the same platform
Because the Prologue shares GM’s platform, the closest alternatives sit in Chevrolet showrooms. The Equinox EV costs less and has a higher range rating. The Blazer EV is the Prologue’s mechanical twin with Chevrolet styling and an available high-performance SS.
| Model | Starting MSRP | EPA range (FWD) | MSRP per mile of range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Prologue EX FWD | $39,900 | 308 mi | $130 | 85 kWh, 150 kW DC, CCS port |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV LT 1 FWD | $36,795 | 319 mi | $115 | 307 mi with AWD |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV LT FWD | $46,495 | 312 mi | $149 | 85 kWh; SS has 102 kWh and 302 mi |
Chevrolet figures from GM’s Aug 10, 2026 lineup release. MSRP per mile excludes destination for all three, because GM’s release does not list it.
On sticker price per mile, the Equinox EV beats the Prologue by about $15 per mile. The Prologue’s case rests on Honda’s dealer network, its feature content, and the deeper discounting that comes with clearing out a discontinued model. Compare actual transaction prices, not stickers, before choosing. The Blazer EV costs $6,595 more than the Prologue EX for 4 more miles of range, so at sticker the Honda is the better buy of the two twins. GM is also moving to a new EV platform with LMR batteries, which we covered in our look at GM’s fourth-generation EV platform, but those vehicles are still ahead and not on lots today.
For a non-GM comparison at a similar price, the Toyota bZ buyer guide runs the same price-per-mile math on Toyota’s lineup.
Where Honda goes from here
With the Prologue winding down and the 0 Series SUV and Saloon canceled for the US earlier this year, Honda will have no battery EV on sale here once the remaining stock is gone. Honda’s EV research continues outside the US lineup, including the wireless in-motion charging work with Taisei.
For a US shopper, a 2026 Prologue EX FWD at or below $39,900 is one of the cheapest ways to get 300-plus miles of rated range from a mainstream brand, as long as you can live with 150 kW charging and a CCS port that needs an adapter at Superchargers.
Sources: Honda 2026 Prologue pricing and EPA ratings, Honda Prologue model page, GM Chevrolet EV lineup, Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Electrek, Kelley Blue Book Prologue offers, Edmunds Prologue incentives.