Acura is scaling back some of its EV plans, but the automaker might bust out a few hybrids to remain competitive and eco-friendly.

While Acura hasn’t confirmed it has new hybrids on the horizon, AutoForecast Solutions analyst Sam Fiorani has told Auto News that, “An Acura hybrid is absolutely coming.” He explained that the market is “not moving fast enough for Acura to go all electric as quickly as it planned and they’re going to have to fall back on hybrids.”

The automaker previously announced in 2021 that it planned to bypass hybrids entirely, and would instead focus on electric vehicles when it comes to electrification, with a goal of 60% EV sales by 2030. However, recent comments from a company executive suggest that Acura could be open to reintroducing hybrid models.

Hybrids will re-enter the deck for Acura as it evaluates the best powertrain strategy moving forward. Mike Langel, assistant vice president of national sales for Acura, told Automotive News Acura’s long-term plan “is to sell all-electric vehicles,

Acura had planned to skip hybrids and go straight from gas to an all-electric lineup, but now it's allowing more flexibility.