All the EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year
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Key Points:
- Honda has officially discontinued the Prologue, its last all-electric vehicle in the U.S., citing factors such as tariffs, Chinese competition, and shifting company priorities, marking a broader retreat of EVs from the U.S. market.
- Other automakers have also pulled EV models from the U.S., including Hyundai discontinuing the Ioniq 6, Nissan ending the Ariya SUV, and Volvo stopping sales of the EX30 subcompact EV.
- Polestar, owned by Chinese company Geely, has been effectively banned from the U.S. due to restrictions on Chinese-connected vehicle technology, though Volvo, also owned by Geely, continues selling EVs in the U.S.
- Tesla ended production of its Model S and Model X in early 2026 to focus on AI, autonomy, and robotics, as consumer demand shifted toward more affordable models like the Model 3 and Model Y.
- Volkswagen ceased production of the ID.4 SUV in the U.S. and paused the ID Buzz for 2026, with plans to resume in 2027, while testing autonomous versions of the ID Buzz for future robotaxi services.
