The midsize Honda Prologue EV gets a new and more powerful and efficient front motor and upgraded power inverters for 2025 to boost range and horsepower in both front- and all-wheel drive versions. Despite the power and range boosts there’s only a slight price increase – $55 – due to a hike in Honda’s mandatory delivery and destination fee. There are no design or feature updates for the new model year.
Honda engineers had hoped to be able to boast of a 300-mile range estimate when the Prologue debuted as a 2024 model, but they weren’t in complete control because the EV was co-developed with General Motors and uses a GM platform and battery shared with the Chevrolet Blazer EV. The official EPA range estimate for the single-motor, front-drive version missed the desired mark by a scant 4 miles.
Greater Power and Range
For the 2025 model, though, new power inverters and front motors enabled a bump to 308 miles for the front-drive Prologue, an increase of 12 miles. Range for dual motor all-wheel drive versions rises to 294 miles, up 13, for the EX and Touring trims, and to 283 miles, up 10, for the Elite.
The hardware boosts power output for front-drive models to 220 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque, up from 212 ponies and 236 lb-ft. For all-wheel drive models, output increases to 300 hp and 335 lb-ft, up 12 and 25, respectively.
Prologue EV CCS Charging Remains
Because the basic vehicle doesn’t change, the Prologue retains a CCS charging port for 2025, meaning that on road trips its default fast charging is at non-Tesla stations. It will require an adapter to hook up to a Tesla Supercharger once Tesla adds Honda EVs to its list of approved Supercharger users this spring.
On non-Tesla DC fast charges, the Prologue can take on juice up to a maximum of 150 kW per hour. Its 85 kWh battery needs about 35 minutes to recharge from 80 percent depleted to 80 percent full. For 240-volt Level 2 home charging, the Prologue has an 11.5 kW (maximum) on-board charger, good for overnight replenishment of a fully depleted battery.
Pricing, Features, and Incentives
For as long as the federal clean vehicles tax credit remains available, all versions of the 2025 Prologue qualify for the full $7,500 credit and this can be applied at the dealership as an immediate discount if a buyer meets federal eligibility requirements. Those who lease will see the credit applied as a buy-down, resulting in reduced monthly payments.
Before any federal, state, or local incentives, pricing for the 2025 Prologue starts with the base front-drive EX at $48,850 including Honda’s $1,450 destination fee (up from $1,395 for 2024). All-wheel drive adds $3,000 for a pre-incentive price of $51,850.
Prologue EV Trim Levels
Standard equipment for the EX includes 19-inch aluminum alloys, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charger, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a Google built-in operating system. All Prologue EV trims also get the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver assistance technologies, including Honda’s first applications of automated rear cross traffic emergency braking, rear pedestrian alert, and blind zone steering assist. Other features include front collision and road departure mitigation, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. Like all Prologue trim levels, the base model comes in Mercury Silver Metallic with other exterior color choices available at a $455 upcharge.
Including delivery fee, the mid-level Touring trim jumps to $53,150 with front-drive and $56,150 with dual motor all-wheel drive. It adds to the base standard features package with a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, leather upholstery, a driver seat memory system, auto dimming rear view mirror, panoramic sunroof, hands-free powered tailgate, and front and rear parking assist. At the top of the Prologue lineup, the Elite is available only with all-wheel drive and starts at $59,350 including destination. It adds to the Touring’s standard equipment with a number of upscale features including 21-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a Sport driving mode, and a color head-up display.
And There's a Charging Bonus
Honda is carrying over its charging bonus for 2025. Prologue buyers get 60 kWh of free public charging at Electrify America stations. Plus, buyers can opt for an additional valuable charging incentive.
Those choices include an additional $750 public charging credit, or alternatively, an 11.5-kilowatt Level 2 home charging station, a $500 installation credit, and a $100 public charging credit through Honda Home Electrification (HHE). The third option is a 7.6 kW portable Level 2 charging kit, a $250 installation credit (in case a new circuit is needed for the portable unit), and a $300 public charging credit, also via HHE.
This was originally published on thegreencarguy.com. Author John O'Dell is a distinguished career journalist and has a been an automotive writer, editor, and analyst specializing in alternative vehicles and fuels for over two decades.