A dozen EV models discontinued in the US as tariffs, tax credit loss, and import costs reshape the market

"At least a dozen electric vehicle models have been discontinued, paused, or cancelled in the United States this year, including Tesla's Model S and Model X, Honda's entire 0 Series, and the Volvo EX30. The common thread is not that the technology failed; every one of these vehicles works. The common thread is that the economics of selling an electric car in the United States in 2026 have become hostile enough that automakers are choosing not to."

"The largest category of discontinued EVs consists of models imported from outside the United States that can no longer be sold profitably under the current tariff regime. The Hyundai Kona Electric has been paused for the 2026 model year because Hyundai cannot justify shipping it from its Korean plants under a 25 percent import tariff."

In 2026, numerous electric vehicle models have been discontinued in the US, including Tesla's Model S and Model X, Honda's 0 Series, and others. The discontinuation is driven by high import tariffs and the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit, making it economically unfeasible for automakers to sell imported EVs. Some manufacturers are shifting focus from battery-electric vehicles to hybrids. The economic landscape for selling electric cars in the US has become increasingly challenging, prompting automakers to exit the market or pause production.

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