Acura has unveiled its Performance EV Concept at the Monterey Car Week, signaling the brand’s next step in its electrification strategy. The concept SUV, developed by Acura’s Design Studio in Los Angeles, represents the brand’s upcoming all-electric model, which is scheduled for production in late 2025. This model will be the first to utilize Honda’s newly developed EV platform and will be produced at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio.
The Acura Performance EV Concept, characterized by a vented hood, side vents, and an aggressive front fascia inspired by hydrofoil superyachts, showcases the brand’s future design direction. The vehicle’s exterior features a “Moonlit White Pearl” paint with a semi-matte finish, and its rear design elements include a full-width taillight and a large diffuser, reminiscent of the second-generation NSX.
The concept vehicle rides on 23-inch wheels with wide performance tires, and its sculptural design includes a unique spoke pattern on the wheels to give a sense of movement. The brake calipers, painted in neon green and featuring Acura scripting, link back to the Acura Electric Vision Design Study introduced in 2023.
Acura plans to showcase the Performance EV Concept at two major events during Monterey Car Week: The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This marks the fifth time Acura has displayed a concept vehicle at Monterey Car Week over the past 11 years.
In addition to the concept vehicle, Honda provided an update on the progress of the Honda EV Hub in Ohio, which is set to lead the start of electric vehicle production in North America. The hub includes a $700 million investment in the Marysville Auto Plant, East Liberty Auto Plant, and Anna Engine Plant to prepare for EV production. Furthermore, the construction of the L-H Battery Company, a joint venture between Honda and LG Energy Solution, is progressing, with the facility expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
The Honda EV Hub and the L-H Battery Company are crucial components of Honda’s strategy to increase its electric vehicle production capacity in North America, aiming for a facility with an annual capacity of approximately 40GWh.
