Acura Performance EV Concept Debuts

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Acura today advanced its electrification strategy with the world-debut of the Acura Performance EV Concept, which previews the brand’s next generation all-electric model. Introduced during Monterey Car Week, the Acura concept performance SUV was developed by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles. Scheduled to go into production in late 2025 the all-new Acura will be the first model engineered on the new Honda-developed EV platform and the first EV produced* at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio. The EV Concept is the fifth Acura concept vehicle displayed at Monterey Car Week during the last 11 years starting with the NSX Concept (2013), Precision Concept (2016), Type S Concept (2019) and Precision EV Concept (2022).

“The Acura Performance EV Concept kicks off the exciting next step in our electrification strategy, showcasing the styling direction of our next all-new, all-electric Acura model that will debut next year,” said Mike Langel, assistant vice president, Acura National Sales. “Building on the just-launched all-electric 2024 Acura ZDX, our next all-electric Acura SUV will continue our focus on delivering Acura clients an exhilarating driving experience in the electrified future.”

The Acura Performance EV Concept will also appear on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, 18 August 2024.

“The Acura Performance EV Concept is the archetype of Acura Performance in the electrified era, taking full advantage of the extreme design freedom of stance and proportion offered by our next-generation EV platform to push the boundaries of Acura design even further,” said Dave Marek, Acura Design Executive. “As with our previous Acura concept vehicles, the Acura Performance EV Concept introduces a number of design themes that will be seen on future Acura vehicles.”

“The powerful, athletic stance and proportion of the Acura Performance EV Concept is accentuated by its long wheelbase, short overhangs and muscular wheel arches covering massive 23-inch wheels wrapped in wide 295/35R23 performance tires. The sculptural wheel design includes brushed machined edges and a unique spoke pattern with variable spacing to evoke a sense of movement even while still,” Marek said.