Here Are All the EVs That Were Canceled or Discontinued
As demand for EVs cools in the United States, several electric models have been killed off after just a brief time in the spotlight.
Just a few years ago, the transition to a market full of electric vehicles seemed inevitable, with the vast majority of automakers proclaiming that their lineups would become fully electrified over the next decade. But EV adoption, at least in the United States, didn't take off quite as quickly as many companies expected. Along with less enthusiastic demand for electric cars, the Trump administration's elimination of the $7500 federal EV tax credit, which ended at the conclusion of September, set the transition to EVs back even further.
The headwinds against EVs have led to a dramatic shift in most automakers' plans, with several models taken off the market after a short period and many more prematurely canceled. Several EVs never saw the light of day, including a three-row SUV from Ford, the electric Maserati MC20 Folgore sports car, a pair of sedans from Nissan and Infiniti, and a flagship electric SUV from Porsche, codenamed K1 and now set to launch with internal-combustion and plug-in hybrid powertrains instead.
We've rounded up all of the EVs that were recently discontinued as a result of a cooling EV market, or canceled before they even had the chance to reach dealerships. Models that were discontinued more due to age, such as the Audi Q8 e-tron, aren't included here, as are vehicles that stopped being sold but are set to be replaced by a new generation in the near future, such as the Polestar 2 and Mercedes-Benz EQB.
Acura ZDX
Acura announced in September 2025 that the ZDX, the brand's first EV, had been discontinued. While the ZDX wore an Acura-styled body, the bones were borrowed from General Motors, and it was built alongside the Cadillac Lyriq at GM's facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The ZDX lasted for just one model year, and its demise was announced shortly before the federal EV tax credit expired.
Chevrolet BrightDrop
General Motors announced in October 2025 that the electric BrightDrop vans—originally launched under their own banner before being folded into the Chevrolet brand for 2025—have been discontinued. GM said the decision stemmed from the fact that the electric commercial van market was growing far slower than expected. The BrightDrop vans were pricey, starting at $67,925 for the smaller 400 model and $69,425 for the larger 600. A new Extended Range battery pack was added for 2026, but only a short run of 2026 models was assembled before the van was canned. In August 2025, Hyundai and GM announced plans to team up on a new electric van for North America, which will be built in the U.S. in 2028.
Dodge Charger Daytona R/T
Dodge made its iconic muscle-car nameplate electric for 2025 with the Charger Daytona, but for 2026, it trimmed the lineup to just one trim. The 496-hp R/T model was discontinued after 2025, leaving just the 670-hp Scat Pack. Dodge's official statement is that production of the R/T is "postponed" as the company works "to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies." The Charger Daytona is assembled in Windsor, Ontario. In addition, a report in October 2025 claimed that Dodge had canceled development of a high-performance electric Charger that was expected to be called the Banshee and could have had around 1000 horsepower.
Genesis Electrified G80
After a brief run, Genesis discontinued the Electrified G80 in the United States in August 2025. The mid-size luxury sedan looked virtually identical to its gas-powered sibling, but swapped a twin-turbo V-6 engine for a pair of electric motors and an 87-kWh battery that was good for an EPA-estimated 282 miles of range. The Electrified G80 never found much success in the U.S., peaking at 1329 sales in its first year of availability in 2023, and Genesis said the decision was made "as we adapt to ever-changing consumer needs and market conditions."
Kia EV4
The unusually styled Kia EV4 sedan was originally set to go on sale in the United States in the first quarter of 2026. Prices were expected to start below $40,000, with a range of up to 330 miles for the Wind trim with the larger battery. The base Light trim would have employed a smaller battery for a 235-mile range. But in October 2025, Kia officially confirmed that the EV4's arrival in the United States was delayed indefinitely, due to changing market conditions. It now seems unlikely that the EV4 will ever be sold in the U.S.
Nissan Ariya
Nissan launched the slick Ariya EV for the 2023 model year, but after just three years, the Japanese automaker halted production of the SUV for the U.S. While the official word used was "pause," there are no public plans to reintroduce the Ariya to Nissan's U.S. lineup. The Ariya was offered with a 238-hp front-wheel-drive base model and a pair of all-wheel-drive trims, with either 335 or 338 hp. The single-motor model provided up to 304 miles of range, while the dual-motor powertrain could travel up to 272 miles on a charge.
Ram 1500 EV
Ram unveiled an electric full-size truck in 2023, aiming to battle the Chevy Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning. But after several delays, Ram officially canceled plans for an electric truck in September 2025, citing slowing demand for EVs in North America. While the electric truck was originally set to wear the name 1500 REV, Ram said the REV moniker will now adorn the upcoming plug-in hybrid Ram 1500 truck, which was originally called Ramcharger.
Volkswagen ID.7
Volkswagen unveiled an electric sedan in 2023 that would seemingly serve as an indirect successor to the Passat, but in January 2025, Volkswagen announced it was scrapping plans to bring the ID.7 to the U.S. market. The ID.7 had been set to arrive initially with a 282-hp single-motor rear-wheel-drive model, with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive version due later. The ID.7 is currently offered for sale in Europe.
Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
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