Acura ZDX EV Officially Canceled: What Comes Next for Acura’s Electric Future
The writing has been on the wall for months, but now it’s official : Acura’s first all-electric SUV, the ZDX, is discontinued. After skipping the 2025 model year due to the cancellation of its joint venture with General Motors, Acura has confirmed that production of the ZDX has ended immediately.
The ZDX entered production in March 2024 and lasted barely a year before being pulled from the lineup. While the decision is surprising on the surface, it comes at a time when the federal $7,500 EV tax credit is winding down and right after Nissan announced the demise of its Ariya EV.
“To better align our product portfolio with the needs of our customers and market conditions, as well as our long-term strategic goals, we can confirm the Acura ZDX has ended production,” an Acura spokesperson said.
Why the ZDX Failed to Gain Traction
Despite its stylish design and premium positioning, the Acura ZDX EV struggled to capture demand. Incentives reached over $30,000 off MSRP at times, signaling sluggish sales and limited consumer interest. Built on GM’s Ultium platform, the ZDX shared its architecture with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Honda Prologue.
However, while the Lyriq and Prologue have gained modest traction, Acura’s entry couldn’t differentiate itself strongly enough. The abrupt cancellation of the Honda-GM affordable EV partnership in 2023 only further sealed its fate.
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe explained at the time:
“After studying this for a year, we decided that this would be difficult as a business, so at the moment we are ending development of an affordable EV.”
Acura’s EV Future: The RSX and Hybrid Expansion
Although the ZDX is gone, Acura insists it played an important role in preparing the brand for its next-generation EV strategy. The company confirmed that the all-electric Acura RSX will debut in the second half of 2026, built at Honda’s new EV Hub in Ohio.
In addition, hybrid-electric Acura models are also under development, ensuring the brand doesn’t put all its eggs in the EV basket as the market continues to evolve.
Acura reassured existing ZDX owners that service, parts, and warranty coverage will remain fully supported through its dealer network.
What About the Honda Prologue?
Unlike the ZDX, the Honda Prologue continues production and is set to anchor Honda’s EV lineup until its next-gen EV architecture arrives later this decade. Demand for the Prologue has been steadier, making it a safer bet in the transition to electrification.
Ultimately, while the Acura ZDX EV is officially dead, the brand’s EV story is far from over. With the 2026 Acura RSX on the horizon and hybrid models in the pipeline, Acura is clearly shifting gears—aiming to learn from the ZDX’s short-lived run to build a more competitive and sustainable electric future.
