I’ve had the Prologue Elite AWD for 4 months and driven 4,500 miles with it, a mix of about 80% highway and 20% town driving, including regular commutes of 90-110 miles round trip with an elevation change of about 3,000 feet each way. My average efficiency over those 4,500 miles has been 3.5 miles/kWh. At 83 usable kWh that comes out to a range of 290 miles, 15 miles better than the EPA estimate. Anyway, I think my real life range is probably a more accurate test than the one in the video. I would add that the 288hp (similar to a Honda Passport with a 3.5L V6 or a Toyota 4Runner) is plenty for me to pass cars with confidence on the two-lane undivided rural highways I often drive.
The noise you hear is required in all EV vhicles: The vehicle must make a continuous noise level of at least 56 dBA (within 2 meters) if the car is going 20 km/h (12 mph) or slower, and a maximum of 75 dBA.
We had a 23 CR-V lease, had it for 16 months about 17k miles. It was fine. Out dealer got us into a prologue for mush less per month and we are loving it.
I just bought one and am enjoying it so far! This is my fifth Honda and to me it handles and drives like the others, so I am a little perplexed by those who say it doesn't feel like a Honda. I'm getting about a 30 mile range on overnight level one charges. The seats are very comfy and supportive, and the front and rear leg room is spacious!
@@KirkKreifels this car is a rebadged gm product I don’t think Honda even cares about it at all I wouldn’t buy this thing for $30 let alone $60 I got a 2021 2.0t accord and i’m happy with it
I hate that automakers force you to get bigger wheels with higher trims. Personally I think smaller wheels generally look better, but there are also real world disadvantages to bigger wheels. They decrease efficiency, they ride rougher, they're more prone to curb and pothole damage, and they're more expensive to replace tires for. I wish automakers didn't punish us with larger wheels just because we want a higher trim with more equipment. Obviously there are some cases where larger wheels are necessary (like a performance variant with larger brakes), but generally speaking I think wheels are just too big, especially on high trim levels.
@@kw6382 That would make a lot more sense if it looked better, but on most vehicles the wheels look too big on the top trims. You can have wheels with a good looking design that aren't 3 sizes too big.
I pulled the fuse under the hood for the pedestrian alert noise in my Blazer EV and it was super quiet and stealthy. Adding 3 miles in one hour at home would be 120v level 1, not level 2. You don’t have to keep turning on your cruise button before you set your speed either. Turn on cruise, one and done. Set your speed then at your leisure after that on every subsequent trip.
I test drove this a couple of months ago and I’ve also test driven the Blazer EV. Very similar of course but I like the simple styling of the Prologue and I thought it was a nice car. If I wanted a larger EV and I could get a good lease deal on it, I’d consider this. I think it’s a pretty good introduction for a lot of people as it’s a pretty normal car. Normal styling, normal door handles and lots of switches and knobs. I wouldn’t buy one as I don’t know if Honda will support them for the long run.
In my region on the East coast I’ve seen a few dealers offering a 36 month lease with 10k miles per year at a rate of 279 per month with zero down payment for the base trim awd. I’m not sure how others feel about this deal but I thought it seemed pretty reasonable for such an expensive car and could be better suited for people who want a moderately styled EV if only for a few years until Honda starts making their own in house EVs. Buying any electric car right now honestly seems like a waste given the massive depreciation and fast moving battery technology advancement for example Hyundai just announcing that by 2027 they will be releasing 600+ mile range evs. With all the advancement around the corner getting locked into financing for an ev that might only be worth half or less in just 2-3 years regardless of manufacturer seems ridiculous to me at least.
@@Candyman-Elite-ThunderI agree that a lease is probably the way to go with the way EVs are losing value currently but I’m not so confident battery technology is moving that fast. I bought my PHEV in 2021 and have been watching the EV market since then and I’ve seen only incremental change in technology the big change has been choice. The 600 mile Hyundai I’m pretty sure is a series hybrid that charges the battery with gas to give it that range. Stelantis is coming out with the Ramcharger that will work similarly. I’m curious to see how well that works in terms of keeping up with the demands of the motors and efficiency. My PHEV is pretty inefficient when it uses gas to charge the battery so I don’t often use that mode. But of course my system is a parallel hybrid so it’s different.
@@MolishiousAh yeah I see that now for the hyundai, that's fair and i agree . We will probably see a lot more 400 mile range evs by 2027 but 600 is def pushing it for pure electric with our current battery technology. Still I think some of the other features like handsfree driving could come a long way in a few years as currently only a few automakers really offer good systems such GM and Tesla. In general though just based on how evs are losing value personally I would lease but its all based on the individual situation of the customer right now. Definetly interested to see what happens in the future with evs from all automakers.
OK the cup holders maybe an odd size, agreed. But a koozie on the base of that Stanley jug should make it more secure. Good news is the cup holder is perfect size for a Nalgene 1 liter bottle.
Surprisingly, even tho Gm decided to quit all efforts on hybrid/ plug in hybrids after the volt until the bolt and they did have issues with both vehicles but overall they were some of the best gm vehicles to drive. They’re very efficient surprisingly and very comfortable and built well compared to Tesla and kia/hyundai.
Video needed for disabling the low speed sound...on the rav4 prime there's a resistor and connector you can plug in to disable that sound. Need one for this vehicle.
Hey how much does your insurance cost per year for it and what state? I might consider one once they start giving these away but i don't want it to cost as much as the lease lol
Imagine how much it hurts Honda to be 4 miles short of a 300 mile rating. You'd think they can change something for next year for a 1.4% improvment. Also, saw this for the first time in person today. The body proportions look like a caricature of a compact crossover. Then you see it in person how its stretched, big wheels on a small car, and you're like "Oh."
288 hp 333 lb.ft. 1,500 lbs Max. towing capacity. Japanese really don't take EV seriously. Ioniq 5 have much better stats for wayyy less money, with a better look and finish.
I’ve owned both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Prologue. The latter is a better, more versatile car, IMO. Hyundai has had serious design and quality control issues with the charging system that have frustrated many buyers.
Just got mines this past week, why am I only reaching at 30kw at a supercharge 350kw when charging? Someone at the charging station said that doesn’t look right, even the weakest EV out there pulls more than that…🤦♂️
My coworker has a vw ID4 and she has range anxiety for the reason you are asking about. She will only charge in public spaces because she is concerned for her own personal safety and dosen’t want to be alone in some isolated or unsecure lot.
I wanted to like this car - regardless of the GM connection. But the interior is so cheap. Hard plastic everywhere on a $55,000or more car. The interior feels like a 30k car. Are you listening Honda?
@@DadDrums1015not only that, EVs are missing features too, the whole Tesla's "simplicity" is just another way of cutting features while make you feel you get more. No Ventilated seat, sunroof, high end audio, CarPlay on 50k OTD car is beyond me
@@aliciafaulkner416 I thought that was to build in the “pay-to-use” model. You’ll have it but it’s locked away and you’ll have to pay more each month to use it. Obviously that’s not widely adapted, but it could easily be 😬
7:30 Just like in the CRV horrible cup holders in an overpriced Honda. Honda missing the mark continuously the past few years. Now we have recalls and more coming. The Prologue looks okay but too much GM and not enough Honda design language and it makes the car look cheap and overpriced.
@@BrantFortunate In the US there is no government mandate regarding the % of vehicles that must be EVs. Regarding your issue with subsidies "creating artificial demand", are you not aware of subsidies to buy houses, have children, child care expenses, cover investment loses, oil and gas company subsidies ($100 billion per year), agriculture subsidies, health care subsidies, transportation and infrastructure subsidies, business tax exemptions, depreciation allowances and other deductions, etc.???? Also, EV's are much better environmentally and there is no reasonable scientific debate about this issue. Even if all of the electricity generated came from coal (currently it is only about 17% and declining) EVs would still be better for the environment (much easier to control emissions at 100 power plants than in 270 million individual vehicles). In my state, 75% of our electricity is generated by renewables. Batteries in EVs now have a typical life expectancy of 250,000 miles, and when they fail, the elements of cobalt and lithium can be recycled, as they do not degrade. At some point when EVs are the only vehicles on the road, there will be little need to mine for lithium and cobalt as it will become a closed system. In any event, a little research for information (assuming it is not supplied by the oil and gas industry) lays waste to your claims and propaganda.
@@trumpisastump9382Well, evs pollute more during the production process, and only after driving for thousands of miles, do they start to dig themselves out of that pollution "hole" to surpass their ice vehicle equivalents, but..... What happens when that ev only has 1,200mi on it, then gets in a FENDER BENDER(like my old neighbor) and insurance TOTALS THE WHOLE CAR, because they cant trust the integrity of the battery pack after impact, and to replace the battery would ALREADY exceed the value of the car itself? What about when they catch fire like my brothers model S did while charging and burned down his whole garage, a bmw, a benz and half of his kitchen? When they catch fire, THEY(battery packs) CANT BE PUT OUT FOR HOURS, and have you seen the resulting POLLUTION from an ev fire? ICE car fires can usually be put out within 5mins. Then you have to use LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF GALLONS OF WATER to keep these ev battery packs cool enough while burning, or else they could EXPLODE LIKE A BOMB! EVs are also way heavier than their ICE counterparts(in general) and therefore EVs are HARDER on brakes and tires WHICH ALSO CREATE POLLUTION(brake dust is very bad). Brake dust contributes 20% of fine particulate matter pollution, compared to just 7% contributed by exhaust fumes... Then theres the issue of the power grid that cant even hold up to everyone using their a/c in the summer, and we are supposed to power HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF VEHICLES with electricity? So the whole grid will have to be rebuilt to accommodate everyones vehicles? It seems to me that building BETTER(bigger?) CATALYTIC CONVERTERS for ICE cars along with new additional emmissions controls would be a better solution than evs for now, UNTIL we come up with BETTER BATTERY TECH. The tesla "semi" uses 10(!!!), 10 of the model S battery packs, lol. Geez, how long will THAT pack burn for, once it catches fire? Its very hard to recycle ev batteries, once they have burned up. It can be done, but its a lot of work. Different manufacturers use different chemicals and ratios, adhesives etc.
GM's EVs seem to always exceed their EV range, I’m guessing your range is because you aren’t using one-pedal driving (kind of the whole point and a design feature on EVs), not using it isn’t helping your range, probably using one-pedal driving just to see if range improves, as for its acceleration, it’s a mainstream midsize+ EV SUV, that 85 kWh battery is kind of smaller for this size EV, I wouldn’t get the FWD version at all (too slow), but you have to think of this EV as like getting a base engine in an ICE model, for EVs too actual work you’re gonna probably need people to buy boring EVs (for EVs to reach maximum adoption, you will need EVs that don’t accelerate like a racecar), now Honda checked the boxes for what they wanted, the bottom line is they could have paid more for a better everything, but honestly Honda (and GM), it needs 200+ kW charging speeds, should you buy, yes and no, if you need a five adult midsize EV SUV (not counting platform mates), it’s kind of hard to beat, most other EV SUVs/CUVs can carry four adults at best, just something to think about, crazy how much bigger it feels on the interior than a Model Y, but the Y is a compact and this is midsize (so), a side note, EV batteries seems to be improving yearly now, the Honda Prologue has the same power outputs as the smaller Chevy Equinox EX, which shares similar power to the Blazer EV as well, but there’s still the Blazer EV SS, still waiting to actually drive one, the other Blazer EV models are slow, but I kind of expected that given the power output, I would say this, you can see the kinship in the stance, saw all four at an EA charger the other day
I’ve had the Prologue Elite AWD for 4 months and driven 4,500 miles with it, a mix of about 80% highway and 20% town driving, including regular commutes of 90-110 miles round trip with an elevation change of about 3,000 feet each way. My average efficiency over those 4,500 miles has been 3.5 miles/kWh. At 83 usable kWh that comes out to a range of 290 miles, 15 miles better than the EPA estimate. Anyway, I think my real life range is probably a more accurate test than the one in the video. I would add that the 288hp (similar to a Honda Passport with a 3.5L V6 or a Toyota 4Runner) is plenty for me to pass cars with confidence on the two-lane undivided rural highways I often drive.
The noise you hear is required in all EV vhicles:
The vehicle must make a continuous noise level of at least 56 dBA (within 2 meters) if the car is going 20 km/h (12 mph) or slower, and a maximum of 75 dBA.
We had a 23 CR-V lease, had it for 16 months about 17k miles. It was fine. Out dealer got us into a prologue for mush less per month and we are loving it.
0-60 in 6 seconds is incredibly fast for an SUV. We've just really strayed too far from the light if you consider that sluggish lol .
I just bought one and am enjoying it so far! This is my fifth Honda and to me it handles and drives like the others, so I am a little perplexed by those who say it doesn't feel like a Honda. I'm getting about a 30 mile range on overnight level one charges. The seats are very comfy and supportive, and the front and rear leg room is spacious!
It's not a Honda. It's a rebadged General Motors product.
The hum under 25mph is the pedestrian warning sound and is required by federal law.
It is not required to be that loud or Intrude into the cabin like it does. Big misstep.
@@KirkKreifels this car is a rebadged gm product I don’t think Honda even cares about it at all I wouldn’t buy this thing for $30 let alone $60 I got a 2021 2.0t accord and i’m happy with it
I hate that automakers force you to get bigger wheels with higher trims.
Personally I think smaller wheels generally look better, but there are also real world disadvantages to bigger wheels. They decrease efficiency, they ride rougher, they're more prone to curb and pothole damage, and they're more expensive to replace tires for. I wish automakers didn't punish us with larger wheels just because we want a higher trim with more equipment.
Obviously there are some cases where larger wheels are necessary (like a performance variant with larger brakes), but generally speaking I think wheels are just too big, especially on high trim levels.
Welcome to the age of "how do I look"? Most auto buyers today are more concerned with appearance than function.
@@kw6382 That would make a lot more sense if it looked better, but on most vehicles the wheels look too big on the top trims. You can have wheels with a good looking design that aren't 3 sizes too big.
I pulled the fuse under the hood for the pedestrian alert noise in my Blazer EV and it was super quiet and stealthy.
Adding 3 miles in one hour at home would be 120v level 1, not level 2. You don’t have to keep turning on your cruise button before you set your speed either. Turn on cruise, one and done. Set your speed then at your leisure after that on every subsequent trip.
I've seen many of these here around Southern California and really like how they look! Very attractive in my opinion
The lease deals might be really interesting.
My dealer has these for 279/ a month with 2,999 down. Cheapest way to drive a 50k car.
Google built in is a game changer. All cars should have this. The benefit of Android Auto without needing your phone
Been getting 300 to 330 miles on elite full charge. Better overall noise and ride than my Lexus rx
I test drove this a couple of months ago and I’ve also test driven the Blazer EV. Very similar of course but I like the simple styling of the Prologue and I thought it was a nice car. If I wanted a larger EV and I could get a good lease deal on it, I’d consider this. I think it’s a pretty good introduction for a lot of people as it’s a pretty normal car. Normal styling, normal door handles and lots of switches and knobs. I wouldn’t buy one as I don’t know if Honda will support them for the long run.
In my region on the East coast I’ve seen a few dealers offering a 36 month lease with 10k miles per year at a rate of 279 per month with zero down payment for the base trim awd. I’m not sure how others feel about this deal but I thought it seemed pretty reasonable for such an expensive car and could be better suited for people who want a moderately styled EV if only for a few years until Honda starts making their own in house EVs. Buying any electric car right now honestly seems like a waste given the massive depreciation and fast moving battery technology advancement for example Hyundai just announcing that by 2027 they will be releasing 600+ mile range evs. With all the advancement around the corner getting locked into financing for an ev that might only be worth half or less in just 2-3 years regardless of manufacturer seems ridiculous to me at least.
@@Candyman-Elite-ThunderI agree that a lease is probably the way to go with the way EVs are losing value currently but I’m not so confident battery technology is moving that fast. I bought my PHEV in 2021 and have been watching the EV market since then and I’ve seen only incremental change in technology the big change has been choice. The 600 mile Hyundai I’m pretty sure is a series hybrid that charges the battery with gas to give it that range. Stelantis is coming out with the Ramcharger that will work similarly. I’m curious to see how well that works in terms of keeping up with the demands of the motors and efficiency. My PHEV is pretty inefficient when it uses gas to charge the battery so I don’t often use that mode. But of course my system is a parallel hybrid so it’s different.
@@MolishiousAh yeah I see that now for the hyundai, that's fair and i agree . We will probably see a lot more 400 mile range evs by 2027 but 600 is def pushing it for pure electric with our current battery technology. Still I think some of the other features like handsfree driving could come a long way in a few years as currently only a few automakers really offer good systems such GM and Tesla. In general though just based on how evs are losing value personally I would lease but its all based on the individual situation of the customer right now. Definetly interested to see what happens in the future with evs from all automakers.
OK the cup holders maybe an odd size, agreed. But a koozie on the base of that Stanley jug should make it more secure. Good news is the cup holder is perfect size for a Nalgene 1 liter bottle.
after all, it's a GM EV, just need to wait for the REAL Honda EV coming in the future
Surprisingly, even tho Gm decided to quit all efforts on hybrid/ plug in hybrids after the volt until the bolt and they did have issues with both vehicles but overall they were some of the best gm vehicles to drive. They’re very efficient surprisingly and very comfortable and built well compared to Tesla and kia/hyundai.
Video needed for disabling the low speed sound...on the rav4 prime there's a resistor and connector you can plug in to disable that sound. Need one for this vehicle.
Smart of Honda to release this when it is hot out. Wait until all the buyers in cold weather states get into winter to see what the battery life is.
Nice to see some EV reviews.
Great seeing you comment!
Hey how much does your insurance cost per year for it and what state? I might consider one once they start giving these away but i don't want it to cost as much as the lease lol
It would be great if Honda adapted the interior of Honda E hatchback to this Prologue.
Imagine how much it hurts Honda to be 4 miles short of a 300 mile rating. You'd think they can change something for next year for a 1.4% improvment. Also, saw this for the first time in person today. The body proportions look like a caricature of a compact crossover. Then you see it in person how its stretched, big wheels on a small car, and you're like "Oh."
I think they are required to make the car noises for some safety reason???
Its called pedestrian warning. Most of the others stop emitting the sound when stopped though.
The only thing that vehicle has going for it is that it’s quite attractive. I wish it was a hybrid.
288 hp 333 lb.ft. 1,500 lbs Max. towing capacity. Japanese really don't take EV seriously. Ioniq 5 have much better stats for wayyy less money, with a better look and finish.
I’ve owned both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Prologue. The latter is a better, more versatile car, IMO. Hyundai has had serious design and quality control issues with the charging system that have frustrated many buyers.
It's beautiful!
No way I'm considering this vehicle if I'm in the market for an EV
I’m sure you’re considering never buying one. 😂
I’ve had my prologue for a month and I love it. Cant always make up your mind based on TH-cam reviews
I am an Uber Driver, it need at least another one hundred miles of range. I put at least 200 miles a night on my car.
Jet noise made listening by EarPods quite grating 😬😬😬
Well it cold now( Washington State) I dripped over 6 miles within a 10 minute drive. 👀👀 Huge headache
Same
Important to remember you are buying a Honda-badged GM product. Switchgear, battery etc.
I mean the ID4 have synthetic sounds too no?
HMMMM everyone has praised the BMW Supra so why bash the GM Prologue?
Just got mines this past week, why am I only reaching at 30kw at a supercharge 350kw when charging? Someone at the charging station said that doesn’t look right, even the weakest EV out there pulls more than that…🤦♂️
For people with rings on their fingers..those door handles are gonna scream
Can a women alone at a remote scary charging location, lock the doors while you are charging?
My coworker has a vw ID4 and she has range anxiety for the reason you are asking about. She will only charge in public spaces because she is concerned for her own personal safety and dosen’t want to be alone in some isolated or unsecure lot.
I saw the car on the street. Instead of "Honda" on back, better as "HONDA"
Wow first for the first time
Honda. Mexico. GM plant. What is going on?
To appease Honda shareholders and to show “we have an EV too”, Honda copied GM’s homework for the time being
“Compliance”
I wanted to like this car - regardless of the GM connection. But the interior is so cheap. Hard plastic everywhere on a $55,000or more car.
The interior feels like a 30k car. Are you listening Honda?
You described a majority of EVs.
@@DadDrums1015not only that, EVs are missing features too, the whole Tesla's "simplicity" is just another way of cutting features while make you feel you get more. No Ventilated seat, sunroof, high end audio, CarPlay on 50k OTD car is beyond me
@@aliciafaulkner416 I thought that was to build in the “pay-to-use” model. You’ll have it but it’s locked away and you’ll have to pay more each month to use it. Obviously that’s not widely adapted, but it could easily be 😬
@@DadDrums1015 not the case for Tesla, if they don't make a sunroof, you can't subscribe one.
i just need a 90's civic with an electric drivetrain.. no electric door handles or 12 inch screen
A GM car made in Mexico, what could possibly go wrong?
Awesome
Thumbnail should say GM tho
can you order it without the 'im a gay guy from the 80s' seats ?
6 lug wheels seem overkill.
@@sunlover5150Lol, I bet MOST bz4x owners dont even know what a lug nut is let alone how many their toyota has on each wheel.
7:30 Just like in the CRV horrible cup holders in an overpriced Honda. Honda missing the mark continuously the past few years. Now we have recalls and more coming. The Prologue looks okay but too much GM and not enough Honda design language and it makes the car look cheap and overpriced.
honda cant stop wasting nice design
A 28 minute video to find out? No thank you.
I like the HRV better 25 grand
My wife has a 2022 while it’s the older generation it has been a great car for us and it has a ton of room for the size
Charge speed is awful, mediocre range and very expensive vs model Y.
Exterior is too bulky and dash design is bland.
Hahaha you gotta be smoking dope to consider this car.
Can we just get back to affordable American made vehicles?
What's affordable for you? We're not going back to $10k new cars. New tech, more safety, inflation, higher costs.
No we can’t. CAFE regulations, safety regulations, crash test standards, pedestrian safety standards….we voted for this stuff.
Well, as he points out, the lease deals can be really amazing on EVs. This might be quite affordable as a lease.
Tesla model 2 debut on 10/10. Or buy a base model 3. Its the most American car.
@@grahamstefaan The “2020” Tesla Roadster debuted in 2017….just sayin’
Absolute junk that’s not worthy of the Honda badge.
GM should not have partnered with honda which offers nothjng
You seem to be completely bored with this vehicle without coming out and saying so.
Glad GM/Honda fell off. EVs are a scam imo
Why a scam?
@@BrantFortunate nothing you just copied and pasted is actually a "scam"
@@BrantFortunate Blah.....blah.............blah
@@BrantFortunate In the US there is no government mandate regarding the % of vehicles that must be EVs. Regarding your issue with subsidies "creating artificial demand", are you not aware of subsidies to buy houses, have children, child care expenses, cover investment loses, oil and gas company subsidies ($100 billion per year), agriculture subsidies, health care subsidies, transportation and infrastructure subsidies, business tax exemptions, depreciation allowances and other deductions, etc.????
Also, EV's are much better environmentally and there is no reasonable scientific debate about this issue. Even if all of the electricity generated came from coal (currently it is only about 17% and declining) EVs would still be better for the environment (much easier to control emissions at 100 power plants than in 270 million individual vehicles). In my state, 75% of our electricity is generated by renewables.
Batteries in EVs now have a typical life expectancy of 250,000 miles, and when they fail, the elements of cobalt and lithium can be recycled, as they do not degrade. At some point when EVs are the only vehicles on the road, there will be little need to mine for lithium and cobalt as it will become a closed system.
In any event, a little research for information (assuming it is not supplied by the oil and gas industry) lays waste to your claims and propaganda.
@@trumpisastump9382Well, evs pollute more during the production process, and only after driving for thousands of miles, do they start to dig themselves out of that pollution "hole" to surpass their ice vehicle equivalents, but..... What happens when that ev only has 1,200mi on it, then gets in a FENDER BENDER(like my old neighbor) and insurance TOTALS THE WHOLE CAR, because they cant trust the integrity of the battery pack after impact, and to replace the battery would ALREADY exceed the value of the car itself? What about when they catch fire like my brothers model S did while charging and burned down his whole garage, a bmw, a benz and half of his kitchen? When they catch fire, THEY(battery packs) CANT BE PUT OUT FOR HOURS, and have you seen the resulting POLLUTION from an ev fire? ICE car fires can usually be put out within 5mins. Then you have to use LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF GALLONS OF WATER to keep these ev battery packs cool enough while burning, or else they could EXPLODE LIKE A BOMB! EVs are also way heavier than their ICE counterparts(in general) and therefore EVs are HARDER on brakes and tires WHICH ALSO CREATE POLLUTION(brake dust is very bad). Brake dust contributes 20% of fine particulate matter pollution, compared to just 7% contributed by exhaust fumes... Then theres the issue of the power grid that cant even hold up to everyone using their a/c in the summer, and we are supposed to power HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF VEHICLES with electricity? So the whole grid will have to be rebuilt to accommodate everyones vehicles? It seems to me that building BETTER(bigger?) CATALYTIC CONVERTERS for ICE cars along with new additional emmissions controls would be a better solution than evs for now, UNTIL we come up with BETTER BATTERY TECH. The tesla "semi" uses 10(!!!), 10 of the model S battery packs, lol. Geez, how long will THAT pack burn for, once it catches fire? Its very hard to recycle ev batteries, once they have burned up. It can be done, but its a lot of work. Different manufacturers use different chemicals and ratios, adhesives etc.
GM's EVs seem to always exceed their EV range, I’m guessing your range is because you aren’t using one-pedal driving (kind of the whole point and a design feature on EVs), not using it isn’t helping your range, probably using one-pedal driving just to see if range improves, as for its acceleration, it’s a mainstream midsize+ EV SUV, that 85 kWh battery is kind of smaller for this size EV, I wouldn’t get the FWD version at all (too slow), but you have to think of this EV as like getting a base engine in an ICE model, for EVs too actual work you’re gonna probably need people to buy boring EVs (for EVs to reach maximum adoption, you will need EVs that don’t accelerate like a racecar), now Honda checked the boxes for what they wanted, the bottom line is they could have paid more for a better everything, but honestly Honda (and GM), it needs 200+ kW charging speeds, should you buy, yes and no, if you need a five adult midsize EV SUV (not counting platform mates), it’s kind of hard to beat, most other EV SUVs/CUVs can carry four adults at best, just something to think about, crazy how much bigger it feels on the interior than a Model Y, but the Y is a compact and this is midsize (so), a side note, EV batteries seems to be improving yearly now, the Honda Prologue has the same power outputs as the smaller Chevy Equinox EX, which shares similar power to the Blazer EV as well, but there’s still the Blazer EV SS, still waiting to actually drive one, the other Blazer EV models are slow, but I kind of expected that given the power output, I would say this, you can see the kinship in the stance, saw all four at an EA charger the other day