Acura Kills Its Electric ZDX After Just One Year

Acura's Ultium-based electric SUV wasn’t long for this world as the company moves its EVs to a bespoke platform.

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By: Jeff Perez

Sep 24, 2025 at 1:56pm ET

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Acura is trimming its vehicle lineup yet again. After ending production of the slow-selling TLX sedan in July, the luxury automaker has now announced it will discontinue its electric ZDX SUV.

The news was first reported by Car Dealership Guy, citing an internal memo. Acura has since confirmed the decision, with a company spokesperson stating to Motor1 that production of the ZDX is coming to an end.

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. 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 ZDX nameplate made its return in 2024, more than a decade after Acura discontinued the original model in 2013 due to poor sales. The second-generation ZDX was a fully electric SUV built on GM’s Ultium platform, shared with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Honda Prologue.

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Acura cited “market conditions” for the decision to end production—a likely reference to the cooling demand for EVs in the U.S. and the upcoming expiration of the federal EV tax credit on September 30.

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The ZDX struggled to gain traction in the market, with just over 7,300 units sold in 2024. In comparison, Honda moved 33,000 units of the Prologue, while Cadillac sold 28,000 Lyriqs over the same period.

Despite the ZDX’s short run, Acura isn’t exiting the EV space. The newly introduced RSX SUV, built on a dedicated EV platform developed by Honda, is set to take its place. The RSX will be manufactured in Ohio at Honda’s new EV Hub and effectively replaces the now-defunct TLX sedan in the brand’s lineup.