Comparison
Honda Prologue vs Tesla Model Y
EX FWD vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Winner by category
6 categories comparedBuying verdict
Editorial notesThe Model Y Long Range RWD costs $6,090 more than the Prologue FWD ($45,990 vs $39,900) and rates 49 miles farther (357 vs 308). The Prologue is also in its final model year.
Honda Prologue is best for
- Shoppers who want to stay under $40,000 with 308 miles of range.
- Honda owners who can find a final-year discount.
- Buyers who prefer the established dealer service network over Tesla service centers.
Tesla Model Y is best for
- Road-trippers who want NACS and 250 kW against the Prologue 150 kW.
- Families who need cargo room, 30 cu ft against 24.
- Anyone towing, at 3,527 lb against 1,499 lb.
The 10-80% times are close (33 minutes for the Model Y, 34 for the Prologue), so the Tesla advantage shows up mainly in peak power and connector. The Prologue uses CCS1 and is listed as final year, which affects resale and future parts support. The Model Y has the larger range lead once you compare AWD: 327 miles at $49,990 against 294 miles at $47,200.
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Honda Prologue | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EX FWD | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,900 (better) | $45,990 |
| Range | 308 mi | 357 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 330 Wh/mi • 3.03 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 91 kWh (better) | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 33 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 71.3 | 82 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 85 mi | 101 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 130 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s | 5.4 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 125 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 30 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 3,527 lb (better) |
Pick the Honda Prologue if…
- You want the lower price: $39,900 vs $45,990 to start, $6,090 less.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You drive long days: 357 vs 308 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $5,100 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 30 vs 24 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 3,527 lb vs 1,499 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.4 vs 6.7 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Honda Prologue.
5-year energy cost: Honda Prologue vs Tesla Model Y
| Charging mix | Honda Prologue | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 330 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,750 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,100 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,550 | $8,000 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Honda Prologue | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 209 mi | 243 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 183 mi | 212 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.