[Japan Mobility Show 2023]Honda of the United States releases a new generation EV "Prologue"! The physical car was unveiled at Japan Mobility Show 2023

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●Honda’s EV strategy kicks off! Honda “Prologue” will be launched in early 2024
●Presenting the SUV’s solid feel with a fashionable “Neo-Rugged” concept
●Cruising distance 482Km! Supports high-output charging of more than 150kW

Honda EV strategy kicks off! Honda “Prologue” will be launched in early 2024

Honda of the United States released a new generation of electric vehicle "Prologue" on September 28, 2023.

The Prologue, which is expected to go on sale in North America in early 2024, as its name suggests, is the leading SUV electric vehicle in Honda's official launch of its electric vehicle plan. It is part of Honda's electrification strategy to achieve 100% global sales of EV and FCEV by 2040. Very important vehicle. In addition, at the "Japan Mobility Show 2023" event held from 10/28 to 11/5, Honda's booth is also expected to display the "Prologue" that has not yet been launched.

Presenting the solid feel of SUV with fashionable "Neo-Rugged" concept

Honda "Prologue" is developed based on an outdoor-style SUV with a simple and clean design and a solid feel.

The exterior adopts a "Neo-Rugged" design that combines the powerful feel of an SUV with a fashionable style. The long, low-lying and smooth lines are the characteristics of Prologue.

The interior adopts an SUV-style horizontal design and a design that echoes the exterior. The driver's seat is equipped with an 11-inch digital instrument panel, and the central multimedia screen adopts an 11.3-inch touch screen for intuitive operation.

The top model is equipped with a 7×3-inch head-up display to assist the driver in confirming various information with minimal eye movement.

The connected car service "Google built-in" is included as standard, and functions such as "Google Assistant", "Google Map" and "Google Play" can be used in the car. Each device software can be used via OTA (Over the Air) line. Updating and upgrading functions and performance.

The cruising range is 482Km! Supports high-output charging of more than 150kW

Honda "Prologue" is a model jointly developed with GM. The battery uses the 85 kWh "Ultium" developed by GM, and the cruising range is developed with the goal of exceeding the EPA's benchmark of 300 miles (approximately 482km).

In terms of charging performance, it supports 150kW high-output charging, and can travel up to 65 miles (approximately 104km) after charging for about 10 minutes.

In addition, it also has a "Preconditioning function". As long as the Google Map destination is set as a charging station, the battery can be adjusted to the optimal temperature for charging before arrival, and it can be charged quickly even when going out.

In terms of power system, there are two types of front-wheel drive single-motor specifications and AWD dual-motor specifications. The dual-motor specification has a maximum output of approximately 288hp (292ps) and a maximum torque of 333lb.-ft. (45.95kgf･m).

Honda stated that the advanced driving assistance system "Honda SENSING" is standard in all vehicle series, and the "Prologue" safety performance was developed to obtain certifications from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IHS), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHYSA) and the U.S. The highest rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dual safety performance evaluation test is the goal.

Original source:American Honda announces new EV “Prologue”!Actual vehicle will appear at Japan Mobility Show 2023
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