Acura reveals 2024 ZDX prices, its first all-electric vehicle costs more than the rivals
Acura’s first EV will begin rolling out in the US this spring. Ahead of its official launch, Acura revealed 2024 ZDX prices will start at $64,500 (plus destination fee). That’s more than the Cadillac Lyriq it’s based on. Is it worth the cost?
Under parent company Honda’s wing, Acura has yet to launch its first EV in the US, but that’s about to change.
Acura first revealed the ZDX, its first all-electric vehicle, in 2022. The electric SUV is based on GM’s Ultium platform, which powers the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy’s new EVs, including the Blazer, Silverado, and Equinox.
The company also revealed plans to launch a “Type S” variant to carry its performance history in the electric era.
Acura also said the 2024 ZDX will be its first model with built-in Google and dedicated EV features. The electric SUV includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.
After teasing the electric SUV for months, Acura officially unveiled the 2024 ZDX last summer. We also learned the ZDX would be available in single and dual motor powertrain options (plus the Type S).
Acura opened reservations for the 2024 ZDX last week, saying prices will start around $60,000. The brand officially revealed 2024 Acura ZDX prices Friday with an MSRP of $64,500.
2024 Acura ZDX electric SUV prices
Acura’s first EV will cost $64,500 for the “exceptionally well-equipped” ZDX A-Spec (single motor) powertrain.
In addition to built-in Google, the 2024 ZDX will be Acura’s first vehicle to feature Bang & Olufsen premium audio.
The performance electric SUV will begin hitting US dealerships this spring. Acura’s high-performance ZDX Type S will start at $73,500. It will include around 500 horsepower, adjustable air suspension, and performance-tuned adaptive dampers. Acura says it will include different drive modes, including a Sport mode for maximum performance.
| 2024 Acura ZDX trim | Powertrain | MSRP (excluding dest. fee) |
| A-Spec | Single motor (RWD) | $64,500 |
| A-Spec | Dual Motor (AWD) | $68,500 |
| Type S | Dual Motor (AWD) | $73,500 |
| Type S (Performance) | Dual Motor (AWD) | $74,500 |
With 22″ machine-finished wheels, the ZDX features the largest of any Acura model. You can also opt for the high-performance summer tires with a sleek gloss-black finish.
Acura is making it easy for you to go electric with different charging packages. You can choose from three different packages offering various charging equipment, public charging credits, and installation credits.
Option A provides a Level 2 home charge, $500 installation credit, $100 EVgo charging credit, and 60 kWh charging at Electrify America.
| 2024 Acura ZDX charging packages | Option A | Option B | Option C |
| Charging Equipment | Home Charging Station (Level 2) | Portable Charging Kit (Level 1 and 2) | – |
| HHE Installation Credit | $500 | $250 | – |
| EVgo Charging Credit | $100 | $300 | $750 |
| Electrify America Charging | 60 kWh | 60 kWh | 60 kWh |
The next option (B) gives you a portable (level 1 and 2) charging kit, a $250 installation credit, a $300 EVgo charging credit, and 60 kWh at Electrify America. For the non-homeowners (or if you already have a charger), Option C provides a $750 charging credit for EVgo and 60 kWh at Electrify America.
Acura’s first EV includes a CCS port but is compatible with NACS with a complimentary adaptor provided by the dealer.
The ZDX’s 102 kWh battery pack can add 81 miles of range in 10 minutes with DC fast charging of up to 190 kW. It’s expected to feature up to 325 miles range. You can learn more about the 2024 ZDX on Acura’s website.
At $64,500, the 2024 Acura ZDX prices are higher than the Cadillac Lyriq ($57,195) and Chevy Blazer EV (56,715).
Is Acura’s first electric SUV worth more than the Cadillac or Chevy EVs that share its underpinnings? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Baidu- and Geely-backed JiYue brand unveils ROBO X EV that goes 0-100 km/h in under 1.9 sec
JiYue, a Chinese EV brand focused on delivering all-electric “robocars” to the masses, has unveiled its latest model, and it’s quite a deviation from its previous EVs—but in the best way. Earlier today, JiYue launched the ROBO X supercar, designed for high-speed racing. By high speed, we mean 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 1.9 seconds. My mouth is watering.
JiYue has only existed since 2021, when parent tech company Baidu announced it was expanding from software development into physical EV production, joining forces with multinational automotive manufacturer Geely.
The new “robotic EV” marque initially launched as JIDU with $300 million in startup capital before garnering an additional $400 million in Series A funding, led by Baidu, in January 2022.
In August 2023, Geely took on a larger role in JIDU alongside a greater financial stake as the brand reimagined itself as JiYue, inheriting the JIDU logo and its flagship model, the 01 ROBOCAR.
In December 2023, Baidu and Geely unveiled a second model called the JiYue 07. It was born from JIDU’s ROBO-02 concept, which debuted in 2023 and was designed to compete against the Tesla Model 3 in China.
The 07 finally launched in China earlier this year with 545 miles of range. With an all-electric SUV and sedan on the market, JiYue has unveiled an exciting new entry in the form of a performance supercar called the ROBO X. Check it out:
JiYue’s new ROBO X EV is available for pre-order now
JiYue showcased its new ROBO X hypercar in front of the crowd at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show earlier today. Similar to previous models but with a unique spin, JiYue described the ROBO X as an AI smart-driving supercar that, for the first time, blends artificial intelligence and autonomous driving into a high-performance, race-ready EV.
When we say “high performance,” we mean a quad motor liquid-cooled drive system that can propel the ROBO X from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in under 1.9 seconds. JiYue called the new ROBO X a “performance beast” with “the perfect balance of excellent aerodynamic performance and high downforce.” JiYue CEO Joe Xia was even bolder in his statements about the ROBO X:
For the next 20 years, the design of supercars will bear the shadow of Robo X. This is the best design in the history of Chinese automobiles today, and it is a landmark presence.
Fighter-style airflow ducts bolster the EV’s aerodynamics, efficiency, and overall posture. Per JiYue, the two-seater ROBO X is expected to deliver a maximum range of over 650 km (404 miles).
The new supercar features falcon-wing doors, a carbon fiber integrated frame, and a professional racing HALO safety system offering 360° of support. The interior features an AI smart cockpit with SIMO real-time feedback to give drivers an immersive racing experience.
Furthermore, JiYue said the vehicle will utilize parent company Baidu’s Apollo self-driving technology, which could make it the first electric supercar to apply pure-vision ADAS technology that enables track-level autonomous driving.
Following today’s unveiling of the ROBO X, JiYue has officially opened up pre-orders in China for RMB 49,999 ($6,915). That said, reservation holders will need to be patient as JiYue shared that it doesn’t expect to begin mass production of the ROBO X until 2027.
What do you think? Will people be talking about the ROBO X for the next 20 years?
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Crude oil futures were on pace Friday for loss for the week, as a supply gut and a strong dollar depresses the market.
U.S. crude oil is down more than 2% this week, while Brent has shed nearly 2%.
Here are Friday’s energy prices:
- West Texas Intermediate December contract: $68.56 per barrel, down 14 cents, or 0.2%. Year to date, U.S. crude oil has shed about 4%.
- Brent January contract: $72.36 per barrel, down 20 cents, or 0.28%. Year to date, the global benchmark has lost nearly 6%.
- RBOB Gasoline December contract: $1.99 per gallon, up 0.46%. Year to date, gasoline has fallen more than 1%.
- Natural Gas December contract: $2.70 per thousand cubic feet, down 2.98%. Year to date, gas has gained more than 4%.
The International Energy Agency has forecast a surplus of more than 1 million barrels per day in 2025 on robust production in the U.S. OPEC revised down its demand forecast for the fourth consecutive month as demand in China remains soft.
A strong dollar also hangs over the market, as the greenback has surged in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory.
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