Acura Puts EV-Only Future on Hold

Acura Might Bring Back Hybrids And Delay Fully Electric Lineup
Acura is scaling back some of its EV plans, but the automaker might bust out a few hybrids to remain competitive and eco-friendly.
Acura Delays EV-Only Future, Considers Adding Hybrids
Acura is still eager to go all-electric in the future, but the road to that goal is starting to look a little bumpier than expected. The company is now acknowledging it might need
Acura Reconsiders EV-Only Future and Eyes the Return of Hybrid Models
Acura had planned to skip hybrids and go straight from gas to an all-electric lineup, but now it's allowing more flexibility.
Acura may reverse its plan to skip hybrids
The automaker previously announced in 2021 that it planned to bypass hybrids entirely, and would instead focus on electric vehicles when it comes to electrification, with a goal of 60% EV sales by 2030. However, recent comments from a company executive suggest that Acura could be open to reintroducing hybrid models.
Acura Rethinks EV-Only Future, Eyes Hybrids as a Strategic Step
Acura has long been committed to an all-electric future, but as market dynamics shift, the Japanese automaker is reconsidering its roadmap. While fully electric vehicles (EVs) remain the end goal, Acura is now open to introducing hybrid models as a strategic bridge between traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) and an all-electric lineup.
Acura may bring back hybrids because it can only offer $20K EV discounts for so long
The ZDX is still Acura’s short-term focus, alongside its second EV, the RSX crossover coupe. Unlike the ZDX, which is built on GM’s Ultium platform, the RSX will be the first EV underpinned by Honda’s in-house architecture.
Acura isn’t ruling out hybrids on ‘windy road’ to electrification
If Acura decides to make a new generation RDX, she said, it can add the hybrid system from the CR-V, but it would be at the expense of the popular compact crossover. The CR-V is Honda’s highest volume vehicle, and it was the No. 5 seller among all nameplates in 2024.
Acura Mulls New Hybrids Along Electrification Path
Hybrids will re-enter the deck for Acura as it evaluates the best powertrain strategy moving forward. Mike Langel, assistant vice president of national sales for Acura, told Automotive NewsAcura’s long-term plan “is to sell all-electric vehicles,
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