The 2024 Honda Prologue will see a few surprising specs, with one being GM’s Ultium platform being at its core. As we gear up for this SUV release, Honda has teased a partnership with GM on its latest EV development and other must-know range estimates, pricing, etc.

What’s most interesting about this release and Honda’s larger scheme to enter the electric industry is its reliance on other brands for platforms and battery technology. Of course, the Prologue will be mainly created by Honda engineers and designers, but regarding the battery, we can all thank GM for it.

Similarly, the 2024 Prologue makes use of the same Ultium platform as the Chevrolet Blazer EV and the Cadillac Lyriq, which have good range, performance, and charge times. After all, GM is the parent brand of GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and many others, so Ultium has withstood the test of time through countless model releases.

For Honda, however, this is the first time we see a collab between the two auto giants. Could Prologue put Honda into the EV game *for real?* Only time will tell. With increased partnerships between non-connected brands in the electric space, we’ll only see greater strides towards greener, emission-free driving.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Car and Driver, CleanTechnica, and TopGear.

Honda Is Betting Big On GM’s Ultium Tech For The 2024 Prologue

• The all-new 2024 Prologue is based on GM’s Ultium battery platform and technology.
• This battery will be 85.0 kWh and should boast 300 miles of range.

With the 2024 Honda Prologue fast approaching, GM’s influence will be felt much deeper than ever before. Using the Ultium platform we’ve seen in the Chevrolet Blazer EV, the all-new Prologue will use this technology to power its newest generation of Prologue (and potentially EVs altogether).

What gives the Prologue its power is an 85.0-kWh battery pack, offering nearly 300 miles of range. With that, all-wheel-drive Prologue models should see similar specs to the Chevy Equinox EV (which also features Ultium battery tech), with an estimated 280-mile driving range per charge. Again, the Prologue will be a nice mid-range option for those wanting an electric SUV and marks a new chapter for its parent brand, Honda.

Honda and GM have partnered to create the newest electric generation of Prologue. Although this won’t likely be long-term, it does mark a new dawn of collaborative efforts between both brands. The platform used in the 2024 Prologue will be the same as the current Chevrolet Blazer EV.

GM’s Ultium Battery Platform Is A Beast On The Road

For those unfamiliar with GM’s Ultium battery technology, it has been introduced into cars, trucks, and SUVs throughout the company’s family of brands, like Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and countless others. Its flexible design gives Ultium its edge, allowing for fast charging, increased mobility on and off the road, and better performance in terms of range.

You also want to be aware of the Ultium’s three-motor capacity, battery protection, and heat management ability to move energy through its platform to batteries without putting strain on your vehicle’s internal or external components. Through Ultium technology, your EV is safer while driving on highways, rural roadways, and even while charging, hence why Honda adapted it for the Prologue.

Honda’s 2024 Prologue Will Be Its First Mass-Scale EV Release

• The 2024 Honda Prologue will be the brand’s first major-scale EV release.

One of the more exciting aspects of the 2024 Honda Prologue release (besides having partnered with GM) is its messaging for the greater Honda brand. Prologue will be one of the company’s first mass releases of an EV, hinting at many more to come as we head into the next decade.

Although Honda did take a swing at EVs with its limited release of the Honda EV Plus, offering 340 units, the Prologue SUV feels like a huge step forward towards greener, cleaner driving, as well as a foot in the game as other brands like Ford, Chevy, Tesla, Toyota, etc, take over the segment.

Of course, Honda has also stated its plans to build EVs on its own platform, which should debut sometime in 2025 or 2026. It’s also possible to have the brand continue with GM’s Ultium platforms for certain models, like Prologue, so this doesn’t have to be 100 percent on either side.

There’s A Lot Riding On The 2024 Prologue For Both GM And Honda

• GM is making use of its Ultium battery platforms to increase leverage in the EV space.

As we gear up for the 2024 Prologue to hit streets across North America, it’s worth noting how significant this model is for both GM and Honda. Because GM seldom expands its Ultium tech to non-family brands, seeing Honda take it and use it for the Prologue’s debut as an EV is a big deal. After all, it’s not common for companies to share extensive tech with the competition, especially in the ever-competitive electric vehicle segment. However, through strategic partnerships like this, GM and Ultium can make a broader, stronger name within the EV industry.

GM’s Ultium Platform May Fall Back To Strictly GM-Owned Brands/Models Moving Forward

Some not-so-great recent news coming out of Honda and GM has been the two groups’ ending of a plan that would have brought cheaper EVs to the market by using Ultium tech between the various GM and Honda-owned car companies. This was expected to be developed between them into the 2030s, with 2027 seeing the most action in releases and advancement.

However, due to falling interest in EVs across the board, the two brands decided to end the newly blossoming partnership. Of course, the Prologue still makes use of GM Ultium technology, and that’s not to say this won’t ever restart between the companies in the future.

Don’t Worry, Folks: Honda Is Creating Its Own Battery Platforms For 2025

• Honda has plans to create its own “e:Architecture” for battery platforms in 2025.

Interestingly, Honda plans to develop and release electric models using its own battery platform, e:Architecture, beginning in 2025. This would likely end major Ultium partnerships for most models, including Prologue if all goes to plan.

One of the main reasons is that Honda plans to become more self-reliant regarding the electric car industry, as the company has been rather slow out the gate. Using Ultium, although a strategic partnership, could be perceived as Honda not having the bandwidth to create its own proprietary platform and battery technology to sell a car, SUV, or truck.

Again, this was inevitable, and Honda has been quickly developing solid-state and lithium-ion-based battery technology for a new generation of gas-free driving for its customers, so onwards and upwards. Auto partnerships between competing brands are never long-lasting, and we’ll see the all-new Prologue start with a crutch from GM and eventually move into its own category through e:Architecture. This will be in the mid-size to large