Is The 2025 Honda Prologue Elite Worth The $6,200 Premium?

Honda Prologue scores big in 2025

EVs have had a rocky relationship with the average United States consumer over the past year, but the Honda Prologue has managed to perform admirably. Honda’s sole EV has seen more than 30,000 examples leave dealer lots so far this year. In August alone, just over 9,000 Prologues went to new owners, albeit at rather steep discounts. The Honda Prologue Elite trim sits at the top of the range, offering higher performance, an upscale interior, and a slightly more athletic stance. Does all that make the Elite trim worth $6,200 more than the Touring, though?

For the 2025 model year, the Honda Prologue gets some major upgrades. For starters, the Japanese EV gets a revised front motor that offers improved performance in both front- and all-wheel drive models. The updated Prologue can also go a little further, with the front-wheel drive model now offering more than 300 miles on a single charge.

Prologue Elite model adds a few nifty exterior features

As you’d expect of a mid-level trim, the Touring offers a pretty good compromise between standard amenities and price. Priced from $51,700, the Touring offers standard LED lighting, heated side mirrors, and a panoramic moonroof. It rides on 19-inch wheels that work well with its practical styling. As with most EVs, Honda did away with the traditional front grille, opting for a sleek, clean front end instead. A power tailgate adds to the functional utility of the Honda Prologue Touring.

The Prologue Elite, starting at $57,900, builds on the Touring model’s extensive list of standard equipment. The range-topping model gets upgraded to 21-inch wheels with self-sealing tires as well as power-folding and automatic dimming side mirrors. A heated wiper zone helps get you on the road faster in winter, while a welcome light from the side mirrors adds a certain ambiance to the electric crossover.

All-wheel drive sets the Elite trim apart

The 2025 Honda Prologue Touring comes equipped with a single electric motor powering the front wheels that produces 220 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. Both the Touring and Elite trims feature an 85 kWh battery. When equipped with front-wheel drive, the Prologue Touring offers up to 308 miles of range. Charging speeds are fairly standard for the industry, with the Touring and Elite models both hitting 80% charge in as little as 35 minutes.

If you’re hunting for higher performance, the Elite model features dual electric motors that power all four wheels, producing 300 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque. It offers up to 283 miles of range on a single charge. Notably, the Touring trim is available with all-wheel drive as well, albeit for an additional $3,000. When equipped with all-wheel drive, the Prologue Touring features a 294-mile range.

Honda Prologue Elite trim adds a touch of luxury

The Honda Prologue Touring is well-equipped when it comes to comfort and convenience. Leather-trimmed and heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and dual-zone climate control create a comfortable driving experience. The driver’s seat features a 10-way power adjustment with power lumbar support and two-position memory. Passenger volume measures in at a roomy 107.8 cu ft., and cargo space tops out at 54.5 cu ft. behind the front seats.

In terms of tech, the Prologue Touring doesn’t disappoint. An 11.3-inch touchscreen display and an 11-inch digital instrument cluster are the primary focus of the dashboard. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility also mesh well with the standard 12-speaker Bose premium audio system. A wireless phone charger and front and rear USB charging ports come standard as well.

To be frank, there aren’t that many differences between the Touring and Elite trims when it comes to comfort and convenience. Upgrading to the Elite model adds a heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats to the list of standard equipment. The range-topping model also gets illuminated footwells, beverage holders, and door panels. A head-up display and 110V power outlet in the rear console close out additions to the Elite model.

Final verdict

There’s a $6,200 difference between the Touring and Elite, $3,000 of which is accounted for by the latter’s standard all-wheel drivetrain. 21-inch wheels with self-sealing tires are a notable addition to the list of standard equipment that doesn’t come cheap. Reserving the heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats to the top-spec Prologue seems like an odd choice, but neither option is available on the Touring trim. Add in the 110V power outlet and head-up display, and the Prologue Elite certainly seems like it’s worth the premium.