Acura Confirms The ZDX EV Is Dead

The memo—first reported on by CDG—points to “slower-than-anticipated consumer EV adoption” and recent American policy changes that have complicated both production and sales. While the ZDX nearly sold through its initial run—with just 400 examples of the 2024 model still in stock nationwide at the start of September—it did so only under aggressive incentive programs. Remember, folks, we're firmly already into the 2026 model year.

"To better align our product portfolio with the needs of our customers and market conditions, as well as our long-term strategic goals, we can confirm the Acura ZDX has ended production," an Acura spokesperson confirmed to AutoGuide.

In some parts of the country, Acura offered shoppers a stacked incentive bundle that included federal tax credits and factory cash on the hood, totaling $11,400, along with regional bonuses of up to $2,300. Combined, in some locales, buyers could see discounts approaching $30,000 off MSRP and lowering the monthly lease payments to within $5 of a Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Although it's clear which path consumers chose.

However, Acura isn't abandoning the EV segment entirely. Earlier this year, the automaker dusted off the RSX name for use on a swoopy coupe-styled SUV, which broke cover at Monterey Car Week.

"ZDX has played a valuable role for the Acura brand, and will provide a foundation we will build on next year with the arrival of the all-electric Acura RSX, which will be produced at the EV Hub in Ohio in the second half of 2026, as well as with hybrid-electric Acura models now in development."

The RSX will be the brand’s first house-made electric model—the ZDX is based on GM's BEV3 platform and rolls off the same assembly line in Spring Hill as the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Honda Prologue. Speaking of the Prologue, Honda says it is unaffected by the news.

Acura’s retreat adds it to the growing list of automakers walking back EV plans. Stellantis, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota have all recently adjusted their electrified strategies as U.S. demand softens and regulatory uncertainty grows. Acura says it will continue to support existing ZDX owners with full parts, service, and warranty coverage despite the production halt.

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