2026 Honda Prologue: Staten Island Buyers Guide

Honda's first real EV for Staten Island driveways

The Prologue doesn't drive like a science project, and that's the point. It's a mid-size two-row SUV built on the same electric architecture as GM's Ultium-based EVs, but tuned and badged by Honda, with a cabin, ride, and dealership network that feels like every other Honda in the lot. For a borough where a lot of driveways and garages already have a 240-volt outlet within reach of an extension cord, and where the daily loop rarely tops 40 or 50 miles, the math on an EV that charges overnight and never needs an oil change starts to look pretty good.

Honda of Staten Island on Parkinson Avenue, just off Hylan Boulevard near the Verrazzano approach, has sold Hondas to the borough for more than 40 years and now carries the Prologue as part of its regular new-vehicle mix, alongside Civic, CR-V, Pilot, and the rest of the lineup. It's a factory-authorized Honda store with a 4.4-star Google rating across roughly 2,700 reviews, and its service department is already fielding Prologue high-voltage work, not just gas-engine maintenance.

FWD, AWD, or Elite-only AWD: how the drivetrain math works

Every Prologue runs on an 85-kWh battery, but the range number you get depends on which motor configuration you pick. EX and Touring both start as single-motor, front-wheel-drive vehicles: 220 horsepower, 243 lb-ft of torque, and Honda's longest-range configuration at an EPA-estimated 308 miles. Step up to the dual-motor all-wheel-drive option on either trim and you trade some range for grip and power — 300 horsepower, 355 lb-ft, and a 294-mile rating. Elite skips the choice entirely: it's AWD-only, with the same 300-hp dual-motor setup and a 283-mile range, the shortest of the three because of the added weight and equipment. All three trims share the same 1,500-lb max tow rating, DC fast charging that can add roughly 65 miles of range in 10 minutes on the FWD version, and access to the Tesla Supercharger network and other NACS-standard fast chargers once you add Honda's NACS-CCS adapter.

Pick your 2026 Prologue

What buyers are saying

The Prologue is new enough to this dealership's lot that reviews naming it by name are still rare, but the ones that exist read like the rest of the store's reputation. "I had a great experience with Honda! I traded in my Nissan for a new Honda Prologue, and the entire process was smooth and hassle-free (just in a couple of hours). A special thank you to Mr. Robert, the Finance Manager, and Mr. Tariq, the Sales Consultant, for their professionalism, support, and outstanding customer service," wrote M. Zabadneh this June. It's the same team — finance, sales, and the service bay — that has handled four decades of gas-engine Hondas here, now doing it for an electric one.

Owning one here

Two companion guides cover what happens after you sign. The Prologue service & repair guide walks through what high-voltage maintenance actually looks like, how it differs from servicing a gas Honda, and what Staten Island's stop-and-go traffic and winter road salt mean for an EV specifically. The pricing & leasing guide breaks down the April 2026 price cut, the 8.875% NYC sales tax, and how lease math tends to work on an EV whose federal tax credit picture changed in late 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Is Honda discontinuing the Prologue?

Yes — multiple outlets have reported, and Honda has confirmed, that 2026 is the final model year for the Prologue nameplate as the brand redirects toward hybrids for 2027. That doesn't affect ownership: existing and new Prologue buyers keep full access to Honda parts, service, and the 8-year/100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty exactly as if the model were continuing. For a shopper who wants an EV today, current-model-year inventory is effectively a last-call buy rather than a risk.

Why did the Honda Prologue's price drop?

Honda cut MSRP by $7,500 across every Prologue trim on April 1, 2026 (EX from $47,400 to $39,900, Touring from $51,700 to $44,200, Elite from $57,900 to $50,400). Multiple outlets reported Honda also trimmed manufacturer incentives by a similar amount around the same time, so the sticker price is genuinely lower, but ask about current national and regional offers before assuming the discount stacks with everything else.

How much range does the Honda Prologue get?

It depends on drivetrain: 308 miles EPA-rated on the FWD single-motor EX or Touring, 294 miles on either trim's AWD dual-motor option, and 283 miles on the AWD-only Elite. All three configurations charge on the same 85-kWh battery and support DC fast charging.

Does the 2026 Prologue qualify for a federal tax credit?

Not under current federal law — the federal EV purchase credit expired at the end of September 2025. Any state or local EV incentive still available should be confirmed directly, since programs change; this dealership's finance office can walk through what currently applies to a specific purchase.

Can the Prologue tow anything?

Every trim is rated for up to 1,500 lb, which covers a small utility trailer or a couple of kayaks but is well short of what Honda's gas SUVs like the Pilot or Passport can pull. Anyone cross-shopping the Prologue against those models for towing duty should plan around that difference.

Where can I see a 2026 Prologue on Staten Island?

At Honda of Staten Island, 250 Parkinson Avenue, off Hylan Boulevard. Sales is open seven days a week, and a quick inquiry ahead of a visit can confirm which trims and colors are currently on the lot.

One nameplate, three ways to spec it

The Prologue's final model year doesn't make it a lesser buy — the equipment, the range figures, and the warranty coverage are exactly what they'd be if Honda were continuing the badge. The trim guides linked above break down what changes between EX, Touring, and Elite, and the fastest way to feel the difference between 220 and 300 horsepower is a back-to-back test drive at the Parkinson Avenue showroom.