# Acura ZDX S Performance for the Electrified Era - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/01/acura-zdx-s-performance-for-the-electrified-era/ - Published: 2023-01-02T20:32:36-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ## Acura ZDX Let’s talk that new up and coming Acura ZDX now!  Development work is so going on. All Acura’s first all-electric models. It’s the 2024 [ZDX](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/11/how-your-company-can-start-being-greener/) and ZDX Type S performance variant. For it continues apace as testing extends to real-world conditions. Especially as the brand moves toward an electrified future. Moreover it will exemplify [Acura’s](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/08/acura-announces-2024-all-electric-mode-the-zdx-performance-suv/) unyielding commitment. Especially to delivering on the Precision Crafted Performance brand promise. ![Acura zdx electric prototype](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/ uploads/2023/01/img_0052-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 "img_0052 - The Green Living Guy") ### ⏎ Cloaked in a bespoke “Type S” camouflage wrap. So the ZDX [prototype](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/04/acura-zdx-type-s-electric-test-drive-results/) is being rigorously tested. Also tuned to optimize the SUV’s dynamics. Moreover and the I verall driving experience. Designed at the Acura Design Studio in Southern California. Now the ZDX will feature many of the styling themes that debuted on the [Acura Precision EV Concept](https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/release-40b876fa88ce36bf41449f6e441cf947-acura-precision-ev-concept-debuts-at-monterey-previews-future-design-language-for-electrified-era). For that debuted during Monterey Car Week last August. Acura’s first zero emission production model. Because the 2024 ZDX and ZDX Type S will be officially unveiled in 2023. The ZDX is being co-[developed with GM](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/04/acura-zdx-type-s-electric-test-drive-results/). Thereby utilizing the highly flexible global EV platform. One powered by Ultium batteries. Acura then will launch additional [EV](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/08/acuras-new-sports-car-the-electric-arx-06/) models. For that’s starting in 2026. All based on the company’s own global e:Architecture. ![Acura zdx ev](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ img_0051.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=52&ssl=1 "img_0051 - The Green Living Guy")       More details about the all-new Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S can be found [here](https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/release-40b876fa88ce36bf41449f6e441d009b-new-acura-zdx-and-zdx-type-s-will-take-brands-precision-crafted-performance-into-the-electrified-era). ### Conclusion: Acura’s Electric Future Has Arrived Look, I’ve driven plenty of EVs over the years, but the 2025 [Acura ZDX Type S](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/04/acura-zdx-type-s-electric-test-drive-results/) genuinely stands out as something special in today’s increasingly crowded electric luxury market. It successfully translates Acura’s performance DNA into the electric era while maintaining the brand’s distinct character and luxury appeal. What impresses me most is how Acura has created an EV that doesn’t feel like it’s trying too hard to be futuristic or different. Instead, they’ve focused on delivering a genuinely premium electric vehicle that happens to be exceptionally quick and [engaging to drive](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/03/oceanic-society-and-sc-johnson-partner-to-drive-public-engagement-on-ocean-conservation/). The responsive throttle, composed handling, and comfortable ride create a package that feels distinctly Acura rather than just another EV. ### Work on Charging! Yes, the charging speeds could be faster, and some interior elements betray the GM partnership underneath. However, these minor drawbacks are easily overshadowed by the vehicle’s strengths – particularly its combination of range, performance, and luxury appointments. For current Acura owners looking to make the [transition to electric](https://greenlivingguy.com/2026/06/caterpillar-bepu-electric-simplifies-the-transition-process/), the ZDX offers a familiar yet forward-looking option that doesn’t require sacrificing the qualities that attracted them to the brand in the first place. For those new to both EVs and Acura, the ZDX delivers a compelling blend of cutting-edge technology and traditional luxury values. Ultimately, the [2025 Acura ZDX Type S](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/08/honda-cr-v-hybrid-sport-test-drive-insights-2025/) represents a confident first step into the electric future for Honda’s luxury division. It’s not just a compliance vehicle or a halfhearted attempt to join the EV parade– it’s a genuinely desirable performance luxury SUV that happens to be electric. And that, my friends, is exactly what the market needs as we transition toward a more sustainable automotive landscape. The electric revolution is well underway, and with vehicles like the ZDX leading the charge, the [future looks both exciting and sustainable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2026/07/thermal-energy-storage-for-a-sustainable-future/). Acura has proven they’re serious about electrification, and I, for one, can’t wait to see where they go from here. Source: [Acura News](https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/release-4e58b4e0fcd795affa5685a66a0d7699-acura-zdx-will-define-type-s-performance-for-the-electrified-era) ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke # Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow. [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/) [ ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/)