Acura wants its share of the US electric vehicle market. After introducing a massive new incentive, the 2024 Acura ZDX is cheaper to lease than the Tesla Model Y. With a nearly $30,000 discount, is luxury electric SUV worth it? The 2024 ZDX is Acura’s first all-electric vehicle.
Making its , the electric SUV “marks a critical step on Acura’s accelerated path to a 100% electrified lineup,” the brand said. Based on GM’s Ultium platform, the ZDX offers up to 313 miles range, starting at $64,500. That’s more than the Cadillac Lyriq ($57,195), which uses the same platform, and the best-selling Tesla Model Y ($44,990).
The Dual Motor Type S model, Acura’s most powerful SUV yet, has a sticker price of $74,500. Acura’s Type S variant packs 499 hp and 544 lb-ft of torque for a in 4.3 secs.
Although it’s based on GM’s platform, Acura’s design team fine-tuned the electric SUV. The ZDX “expresses Acura’s intense focus on performance from every angle” with a low-riding silhouette and long wheelbase. Acura added signature design elements like Chicane DRLs, Jewel Eye LED lights, and a reimagined Diamon Pentagon grille for the EV age.
The interior features 22′′ of digital screen space, including an 11′′ driver and 11.3′′ infotainment displays with wireless AppleCarPlay and Android Auto support. With Google built-in, route planning is made easy.
Google Maps shows recommended charge stops and estimated charge times. According to online car research firm .