The Honda Prologue, as you might have heard, is officially no more — a choice the company verified to TechCrunch, removing the final all-electric vehicle from the automaker’s U.S. offerings. The exit of the Prologue signifies more than Honda’s retreat from the EV market. It also showcases a wider trend of the EV sector pulling back from the U.S. market (in stark contrast to global developments).

The fall of the Honda Prologue prompted us to ponder: What other EVs have exited the U.S. landscape, and what are the reasons?

The expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit had a substantial impact on EV sales in the United States. However, there are additional factors contributing to the shrinking options, including tariffs, evolving consumer preferences, expenses, corporate priorities, and regulatory measures. Based on data released in July by Kelley Blue Book and Cox Automotive, 247,226 EVs were sold in the second quarter, accounting for around 5.8% of the overall market. While EV sales experienced growth between the first and second quarters of 2026, they remain lower compared to the same timeframe last year (prior to the tax credit’s conclusion in fall 2025).

Nevertheless, Americans continue to purchase EVs, and there are new EVs arriving in the U.S. market — the Rivian R2 stands as an example. Additionally, there are indications of a slow recovery. Fourth quarter 2025 sales were down 36% from the same timeframe in 2024. This year, that gap has decreased, although it remains below figures from the prior year. For instance, EV sales in Q2 were 20.5% lower compared to the equivalent period in 2025.

Even with a recovery in progress, automakers are discontinuing numerous EV models. Below are those that have departed or are scheduled to depart. TechCrunch will regularly update this catalog of EVs that have exited, or are preparing to exit, the U.S. market in 2026.

Afeela

Afeela, we scarcely knew you.

Afeela originated as the Vision S, a prototype unveiled by Sony in 2020 at the Consumer Electronics Show, which turned out to be one of the standout surprises of the tech trade event. Honda joined forces in 2022 when the two Japanese giants announced a collaboration; they showcased an Afeela-branded prototype the next year.

In the ensuing months and years, there was a continuous stream of updates about Afeela, appearing everywhere yet concurrently elusive. It even made an appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt one year.

Despite a significant marketing push, Afeela never reached production. In March 2026, the collaboration abandoned the two Afeela-branded EVs. This decision came following Honda’s announcement, made just two weeks prior, to cancel three EV models intended for the U.S. market.

Honda (and Acura!)

It was merely a couple of years back when Honda proclaimed its EV aspirations with the O Series, featuring a mid-sized SUV prototype revealed at the CES 2025 tech trade show along with its avant-garde Saloon and Space-Hub concepts the year prior. The SUV, intended for production at Honda’s “EV Hub” facility in Ohio, was anticipated for a North American launch in the early part of 2026.

Honda ceased development of the Acura RDX, Honda O sedan, and SUV in March 2026 as part of a significant restructuring of the company’s EV strategy. The firm cited U.S. tariffs and rivalry from Chinese carmakers as key factors behind this decision.

There was also speculation at the time that Honda was planning to halt production of the Prologue, but no formal announcement came until July 16 when CarBuzz first broke the news that the Prologue program was being discontinued. TechCrunch confirmed with Honda that production of the Prologue would cease.

The extinction of the Series 0 is challenging to quantify since it never transitioned to production. The Prologue embodied more realistic ambitions compared to the O Series, and it was a product that actually proceeded to production and was sold to U.S. customers. The Prologue resulted from a collaboration with General Motors — it is manufactured at GM’s Ramos Assembly Plant in Mexico — and is closely related to the Chevrolet Blazer EV. It performed adequately for a while, moving approximately 33,000 units in 2024 and 39,000 in 2025, until the tax credit ended and sales plummeted.

Hyundai

The South Korean manufacturer has been quite successful in selling EVs to American consumers. However, it has implemented a few adjustments based on economic shifts. In March, the organization announced it would cease sales of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 in the U.S., a decision likely influenced by tariffs. The Ioniq 6 is produced in South Korea and imported to the U.S., whereas its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 variants are assembled at its facility in Georgia.

The company has indicated that it will persist in importing its pricier, lower-volume N-model of the Ioniq 6.

Nissan

Nissan decided last year that it would not produce a 2026 model year of its all-electric Ariya SUV for the U.S. market. It doesn’t seem it will be returning. Nissan first showcased the Ariya in 2020, planning to begin sales in Japan the subsequent year.

The Ariya marked Nissan’s first all-electric entry since the early EV trailblazer introduced the Leaf hatchback a decade earlier.

Polestar

Swedish EV manufacturer Polestar, a subsidiary of the Chinese automotive giant Geely, has been compelled to exit the U.S. due to the country’s restrictions on Chinese-affiliated vehicle technology. Polestar required specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce to keep importing and selling its vehicles in the country.

Without this permission, Polestar has practically been barred from the United States. The company stated it would continue to sell its existing inventory of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 vehicles in the U.S., and that it will “keep supporting customers, including providing access to its service network.” The Polestar 3 was assembled in a factory in South Carolina and in Chengdu, China.

Volvo Cars, Polestar’s sibling company also owned by Geely, did successfully obtain the necessary authorization.

Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X

Tesla disclosed in January that it would cease production of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV to pave the way for what the company envisions as the future. And it’s not your conventional electric sedan or SUV. To Tesla, the future is AI, autonomy, and robotics. Notably, sales of the S and X have consistently declined over time as consumers shifted towards its higher volume and more affordable vehicles, the Model 3 and Model Y.

The final Model S and X vehicles rolled off the production line this spring. The company recently dismantled the assembly lines for the S and X at its Fremont, California factory to clear space for the manufacturing of its Optimus robots.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen has scaled back production of the ID.4 electric SUV and the ID Buzz.

In April, Volkswagen stated it would stop manufacturing the ID.4 at its U.S. facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, opting instead to focus on high-demand vehicles like the forthcoming gasoline-powered Atlas SUV. The organization noted at that time that U.S. customers could continue purchasing the ID.4 until the existing stock was depleted. VW anticipates that U.S. inventory will last into 2027.

To clarify, Volkswagen mentioned that the ID Buzz is merely on a temporary pause and will make its return in 2027. However, there will not be a 2026 model available.

There are, nonetheless, autonomous variants of the ID Buzz currently under testing in the United States. Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA America and Uber began testing self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles this past April in preparation for a robotaxi service projected to launch in late 2026. At the service’s initial launch there, vehicles will have human safety operators.

Volvo

In March, Volvo announced its decision to withdraw the subcompact EX30 and EX30 Cross Country variant from the U.S. market. The organization indicated at the time that production for the U.S. would cease after the summer. The EX30 had a strong initial reception. It garnered substantial attention prior to its official launch in the U.S. in 2025, and it served as the company’s more budget-friendly EV option.

Volvo plans to continue offering the larger, all-electric EX60 and EX90 SUVs in the United States.