2026 Honda Prologue

The Prologue is Honda's first mass-market EV, and Honda played it safe by building it on GM's Ultium platform rather than developing its own. That pragmatic approach means the Prologue arrives with proven battery technology and competitive range — up to 308 miles on a charge — while Honda focuses on what it does best: interior refinement, build quality, and the kind of smooth, predictable driving experience that Honda buyers expect. For 2026, Honda sweetened the ownership proposition with a standard portable charging kit and an enhanced home charging package that includes a $1,250 installation credit. The EX trim at $47,400 comes well-equipped, and the AWD Touring tops out just under $59,000. The catch is timing. With the federal EV tax credit now expired, the Prologue competes on sticker price alone. The Chevy Equinox EV starts at $35K. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 dropped to $35K as well. Both undercut the Prologue substantially. Honda's counter-argument is the more than 1,000 Honda dealers nationwide that can service the Prologue — a significant advantage over brands with thinner service networks. The Prologue won't convert EV skeptics, but it doesn't need to. It's designed for Honda loyalists who want to go electric without going to an unfamiliar brand — and on that narrow mission, it delivers.