On the Dash:
- Honda is canceling U.S. production of the Acura ZDX at GM’s Tennessee plant due to slower EV demand and strategic realignment.
- Future EV plans, including the all-electric Acura RSX and hybrid models, remain on track, with production shifting to Ohio and Mexico for other vehicles.
- GM’s Spring Hill plant and workforce will remain unaffected, and both companies emphasize their strong ongoing partnership despite the cancellation of the ZDX.
Honda is ending U.S. production of its Acura ZDX electric vehicle, which had been scheduled to begin its 2026 model year production this month at General Motors’ Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee, according to information obtained by the Detroit Free Press. The company said the decision reflects current market conditions for electric vehicles and its long-term strategic priorities.
The automaker confirmed that production of the Honda Prologue, another electric model assembled by GM in Mexico, will continue. Honda said the ZDX provided a foundation for its electrification strategy and will be followed by the all-electric Acura RSX, set to launch in Ohio in the second half of 2026, along with hybrid-electric Acura models now in development.
Since its U.S. release last year, Honda has sold approximately 19,000 ZDX models, including more than 11,000 through August of this year. GM declined to comment on the cancellation, but the vehicle was originally part of the company’s plan to expand EV production and technology partnerships.
A message sent to Spring Hill workers explained that the decision was based on slower-than-expected demand for EVs and not tied to issues with the Honda-GM relationship or the quality of their vehicles. GM also told employees that its strong partnership with Honda remains intact and that the move does not affect staffing or operations at the facility.
In 2027, Spring Hill will increase engine production and begin assembling gas-powered Chevrolet Blazers, ensuring that GM keeps its employment plans for the plant unchanged.
