Top 5 EVs Disappearing From the Market Before 2026

Automakers have started scaling back their electric offerings as growth in EV demand slows. Several battery-powered models that are still on sale in 2025 won’t make it into the 2026 model year, sidelined by tariffs, weak sales, or shifts in corporate strategy.

Acura ZDX

After just a single model year, Honda is pulling the plug on the Acura ZDX, its first electric crossover and a product of its short-lived partnership with GM. The standard version delivered an estimated 313 miles of range, while the Type S packed 499 hp. But its Chevrolet Blazer roots were hard to hide, and overall driving impressions failed to impress.

Dodge Charger SRT Daytona Banshee

The three-motor, 900-hp flagship version of the electric Dodge Charger Banshee has been officially scrapped. Dodge hasn’t commented publicly, but insiders have confirmed the cancellation. Lukewarm reviews, soft sales and weak resale values for the regular Daytona underscore just how crucial a V8 is to this kind of car.

Genesis Electrified G80

Genesis pulled the Electrified G80 from the U.S. early in 2025. The electric version of the midsize luxury sedan never stood much of a chance—hampered by thin marketing support and availability limited to a handful of states. Despite a 282-mile range and 385 hp, it failed to make a cultural or commercial dent.

Mercedes-Benz EQE/EQS Sedan/SUV

As of September 1, Mercedes has paused production of all EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs destined for the U.S. market, though the line continues overseas. The EQ family has faced steady criticism for its pill-shaped styling, Hyperscreen tech and muddled branding, making Mercedes the most troubled of the German luxury brands in the EV space.

Nissan Ariya

After three years on sale, the Ariya will exit the U.S. lineup after 2025. Officially, the model is “on hold” for 2026, with no decision yet on 2027. With an estimated 289-mile range, the Ariya wasn’t a bad product, but fierce competition, modest sales, tariffs on Japan-built vehicles and cooling demand pushed it into an early retirement—or at least a lengthy timeout. Nissan is now shifting its focus to the 2026 Leaf.