NO MORE ULTIUM! ACURA DISPLAYS FIRST EV CONCEPT ON THEIR OWN IN-HOUSE PLATFORM

EV Channels Review

The Acura Performance Precision EV Concept marks a significant shift for the brand, showcasing their first ground-up EV built on an in-house platform, moving away from the Ultium-based ZDX and Prologue. While technical specifications remain undisclosed, the focus is on design and the future direction of Acura's electric vehicles. Head of Design, Dave Marek, highlights the concept's emphasis on proportion, with wheels pushed to the corners and a lower roofline, aiming for a sporty, coupe-like aesthetic without sacrificing practicality. Key design elements include a refined diamond Pentagon grille with illuminated accents, intricate surfacing, and a unique, non-uniformly spaced 23-inch wheel design. The concept serves as a clear roadmap for future production EVs, promising a return to Honda/Acura's core engineering and design philosophy, which the reviewer praises as a significant improvement over their previous GM-based collaborations.