Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Honda may have reined in its EV strategy after suffering its first annual loss in almost 70 years, but it still has one electric vehicle on sale in the United States. The Prologue SUV was developed in collaboration with General Motors so shares a platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV and other GM EVs. It's a similar package to the Chevy, with a competitive range and comfortable interior. Three trims are available, including the feature-packed Touring and Elite, the two top trims that we'll compare here. If you're looking for a practical EV from a trusted automaker, one of these Prologues could fit the bill, but which one is a better buy?Related: 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Honda Prologue: 3 Major DifferencesPrologue Trims Pricing2025 Honda PrologueHondaView the 1 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThe three Prologue trims you can buy in 2026 are the EX, Touring, and Elite. Honda dropped prices of this model earlier in the year, so here's how much you'll pay for each:EX: $39,900Touring: $44,200Elite: $50,400There's a fairly large price gap between all three trims, signifying the generous helping of extra features you get as you work your way through the range. At this price point, the Prologue compares with the Toyota bZ Woodland, Subaru Trailseeker, and Chevy Blazer EV.Exterior Design and Features2025 Honda PrologueHondaIt's not easy to tell the Touring and Elite apart from the outside. Both have LED fog lights, roof rails, a power tailgate with hands-free access, and a panoramic moonroof, features missing from the base EX. The most noticeable upgrade relates to wheels, with the Touring getting 19-inch alloys and the Elite riding on 21s.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Elite also adds power-folding side mirrors with an auto-dimming function, a heated wiper zone, and welcome lights in the door mirrors. These thoughtful extras make the Elite feel a cut above the average mainstream SUV.Performance, Range, and Charging2025 Honda PrologueCole AttishaLike the base EX, the Touring comes with a standard single motor and front-wheel drive. For $3,000 more, the Touring can be upgraded to the Elite's dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup. Here's a look at how the two powertrains compare.The FWD model isn't much slower than the AWD version and has a longer range. We drove the AWD variant and appreciated its quiet interior and plush ride, but all Touring and Elite versions weigh over 5,000 pounds. This results in a vehicle that doesn't change direction with the sportiness inherent in so many Hondas. It fails to mask its mass but also undercommunicates what the front wheels are doing. Outside of being a very good cruiser, it's not particularly fun to drive.Maximum charging speeds are 155 kW, well below the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a cheaper EV that recharges at up to 350 kW.AdvertisementAdvertisementRelated: I Drove the 2025 Honda Prologue EV for 7 Days. Here's the Shocking Truth About Honda's First All-Electric SUVInterior Features2025 Honda PrologueHondaAs you may have noticed by now, there's not much to differentiate the Touring and Elite, especially when the Touring is specified with dual motors. But in the cabin, there are more obvious differences between the mid-range and top-spec models. Both benefit from a spacious interior with good legroom and headroom. The design is restrained and logical, but the presence of several obviously GM-sourced buttons and switches can be off-putting.2025 Honda PrologueHondaHere's a look at the specifications of the Touring and Elite.TouringEliteLeather upholsterySS10-way power driver's seatSS6-way power front passenger seatSSHeated front seatsSSVentilated front seatsN/ASHeated steering wheelN/ASDual-zone automatic climate controlSS11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreenSSHead-up displayN/AS12-speaker Bose sound systemSS110V rear console power outletN/ASSurround-view camera systemN/ASWhile they share similar finishes, the Elite has several desirable amenities and a few additional safety features. The Touring trim isn't very customizable, so you can't individually add any of the Elite's extras to this model.Final VerdictHonda Prologue EliteHondaThere's no clearcut winner between the Prologue Touring and Elite. If you don't need AWD, the standard Touring has more than enough features and comes at a substantial saving over the Elite, while boasting a better range. If the choice is between the Touring AWD and Elite, we'd go with the latter for its premium selection of upgrades.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Prologue's bigger problem is the range as a whole, not individual trims. The cheapest EX is fair value, but it costs roughly as much as the Subaru Trailseeker which has standard AWD, much more power (375 hp), and a still-acceptable 281 miles of range. The Prologue Elite, meanwhile, is priced uncomfortably close to some excellent hybrid SUVs, not to mention the three-row Kia EV9 electric SUV. The Prologue's future is also doubtful after Honda's recent EV struggles. If, however, you can secure a discount on one, it's a solid electric crossover.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the Features section. 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