More drivers are moving towards investing in electric vehicles as a way to make less of a negative impact on the earth and save money on fuel. This has prompted the top auto brands in the industry to redesign their vehicles and manufacture new models that are hybrids or all-electric cars. Acura is now giving more attention to manufacturing EV vehicles to accommodate drivers looking to use less fuel to get around. The car brand will become more competitive in the industry as it plans to only manufacture EV vehicles in the future. There are a few different models the brand will start manufacturing as all-electric vehicles to appeal to all types of drivers.
Acura's first electric vehicle is anticipated to be released in 2024, around the same time as Honda's first all-electric SUV. This model will have an Ultium battery based on General Motors' Ultium platform. Acura will plan to sell about 30,000 units each year. By 2030, the brand plans to have half of its cars all-electric. They also plan to skip manufacturing hybrid models to remain a leader in the industry and transition to all-electric vehicles at a quicker rate.
This push by Acura makes it stand out because other brands like Toyota have been more skeptical about going all-electric. Although Honda is moving forward with all-electric vehicles, Acura will be moving at a faster pace. Volvo and Cadillac also plan to be all-electric by 2030. This makes Acura's plans to be all-electric more conservative as it plans for 60% of its sales to be electric in the coming years, which allows it to attract new customers to the brand.
The first vehicle Acura will transform into an EV vehicle is the Integra, one of its most popular models. A new electric SUV will also be manufactured. This can help the brand develop more loyalty with future drivers. The small model tree of the brand makes their plans to be all-electric more realistic than similar manufacturers in the auto industry. There may even be a new all-electric Acura NSX released in the near future.
The new electric vehicles will accommodate a new generation of drivers as their main focus is full-fledged electric vehicles. The change to electric vehicles can also help Acura boost its performance routes as it works hard to augment the performance its capable of in the industry.
