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Honda ending production of Acura EV being produced by GM in U.S.
CNBCยท2025-09-24 15:28

Core Insights - Honda Motor is ending U.S. production of the Acura ZDX electric crossover due to market conditions for electric vehicles [1][2] - Production for the 2026 model year was set to begin at GM's Spring Hill Assembly plant, but Honda has canceled all future production [2] - Honda has sold approximately 19,000 ZDX models since its release last year, with over 11,000 sold through August of this year [3] Company Strategy - The decision to end production aligns with Honda's strategy to better match its product portfolio with customer needs and market conditions [3] - Honda plans to introduce the all-electric Acura RSX in the second half of 2026, produced at the EV Hub in Ohio, as well as hybrid-electric models currently in development [3] Production Details - The Acura ZDX was produced by General Motors in Tennessee, and the cancellation affects the planned production schedule [2] - Another Honda-branded EV, the Prologue, will continue production in Mexico despite the cancellation of the ZDX [2]