Whether it's subpar charging infrastructure, the federal government replacing incentives with tariffs, tighter budgets, or all of the above, demand for EVs is clearly slowing—and automakers are reacting in real time.
Several electric cars once available in 2025 are being cut for the 2026 model year. Some "production pauses" are in direct response to tariffs, while others are being dropped entirely simply because they weren’t selling, tariffs or not.
There’s also a growing list of anticipated 2026 EVs—some highly hyped—that have recently been delayed or canceled. That includes a fully electric pickup, a family SUV, and a performance car with an estimated 900 horsepower.
Whatever the case, here are the 10 existing or planned EVs that won’t make it to 2026.
Acura ZDX
Few likely thought the new Acura ZDX electric crossover—Acura’s very first EV, mind you—would have a shorter shelf life than the original ZDX of the 2010s, but here we are. After just a single model year on the market, Honda’s luxury arm is pulling the plug on its GM-co-developed SUV.
The base model was good for 313 miles of range, and there was even a 499-horsepower Type S version. But its Chevrolet Blazer roots were poorly hidden, and the general driving experience was average at best. Ergo, Acura is cutting its losses. Fun fact, though: Despite being on sale for a lot less time, the modern ZDX should still handily outsell its funky predecessor. Acura moved 7,391 electric ZDXs in 2024 and has already sold almost 12,000 in 2025 so far, whereas previous-gen lifetime sales only totaled 7,191.
Dodge Charger SRT Daytona Banshee
Pivoting to an EV that was supposed to come out next year but won’t, we have the Dodge Charger SRT Daytona Banshee. It was supposed to be the triple-motor, halo version of the newly electric Dodge Charger muscle car, but an "internal source" says that it’s no longer happening.
The Banshee was supposed to put out 900 horsepower, and while Dodge hasn’t officially commented as of this writing, the Banshee’s alleged demise is frankly believable if not understandable. Reviews, sales, and residual values have not been kind to the regular Daytona; it’s almost as if a big thumping V-8 was the entire point of a car like this all along.
Genesis Electrified G80
The Genesis Electrified G80 is, like most things this company makes, a lovely vehicle. But it was also sort of doomed from the start. An undermarketed electric version of a mid-size luxury sedan from a marque that isn’t German or Lexus? That’s a niche within a niche within a niche. Add the fact that it was only sold in select states initially, and its discontinuation from the US market earlier this year almost feels like a self-fulfilling prophecy.
In practice, the Electrified G80 felt like a Tesla Model S if it were built by a company that actually cared. But its headline figures—282 miles of range, 385 horsepower—were unexciting and the e-G80 didn’t make a mark, culturally or sales-wise.
Maserati MC20 Folgore
In a similar vein, Maserati called it quits on a planned electric version of its MC20 supercar called the Folgore. Yes, folks, I too am just now learning that Maserati was working on an electric MC20—because more power, more weight, and less noise is exactly what that car needed, you see.
In any case, the company rolled out a facelifted MC20 earlier this year with a new name: MCPura. I can’t prove it, and Maser will likely never admit it, but $20 says “MCPura” was what the electric one was supposed to be called.
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Here’s a dirty secret from someone who writes about cars professionally: I was today years old when I learned that the Mercedes-Benz EQB was a real car Mercedes has been selling to real people for the last four years. Look, I’ve heard of the GLB, and the B-Class was a favorite in Canada among realtors looking for a presentable thing to lease, but EQB? What is that? Where was the launch?
Anywho, perhaps it’s not surprising that 2025 will be its last model year available in North America. Starting at $54,200, the EQB apparently packed up to 251 miles of range and featured very little of the jellybean aesthetics that have made MB’s other EVs so polarizing. Those looking for an entry-level electric Benz won’t be left hanging, though, because that shiny, no-gas CLA is all-new for 2026.
Mercedes-Benz EQE / EQS Sedan / SUV
The EQE and EQS are Mercedes EVs I have definitely heard of, but that hasn’t stopped them from getting put on hold here in the US. As of September 1, Mercedes paused production on, not just every America-bound EQE and EQS sedan, but their respective SUV variants as well. The cars are still being sold overseas, but as far as the US is concerned, order books are closed for now.
Out of the four main German luxury brands, Mercedes has arguably had the most difficult go at electric cars. The EQ family has been dogged for their odd, pill-shaped designs, gimmicky Hyperscreen technology, and questionable branding—every time I see the suffix “with EQ Technology,” I half expect it to be followed with “based on the novel Push by Sapphire.”
Nissan Ariya
After three short years of quietly being one of the more interesting-looking cars in Nissan’s lineup, the Ariya is exiting the US market after 2025. Officially, this car is being "paused" for 2026, and the company previously told Motor1 that "no decision has been made on MY27 Ariya."
On merit, the 289-mile Ariya didn’t have many glaring flaws, but fierce competition and mediocre sales compounded by tariffs (this car is built in Tochigi, Japan) and slowing demand across the electric car board meant an early end. Or at the very least, an extended hiatus. For now, Nissan is focusing on the 2026 Leaf, a small EV that delivers more than 300 miles of range for less than $32,000 and is here to redefine basic transportation.
Polestar 2
The $50,000-to-start Polestar 2 has been a handsomely solid Tesla Model 3 alternative since it dropped in 2020. But it’s made in China and subject to tariffs, so it’s taking an indefinite break from the US market. On Polestar’s American customer-facing website, the 2 still appears, but the only “shop” option is for pre-owned examples.
This car got a refresh for 2024, which replaced the front-drive single-motor version with a rear-drive one, improved charge times, and added 50 miles of range (320 total) with a bigger battery. The Polestar 3 SUV that remains is one of the best EVs I’ve driven in recent memory, but it’s also quite a bit more expensive, starting at around $75,000.
Porsche Flagship SUV
The new Cayenne Electric is still happening in 2026, but it was originally supposed to come with an even bigger electric SUV from Porsche. As part of the company’s big electric backtrack in September, the flagship vehicle codenamed “K1” is not only being delayed but will be preceded by gas-only and plug-in hybrid variants instead.
Regardless of propulsion, the future Porsche SUV is expected to seat seven and use a new 900-volt architecture for ultra speedy charge times. Porsche has been making heavy family cars defy physics and somehow feel like proper driving machines for a while now, but the K1 should be the automaker’s most demanding engineering magic trick yet. Even more demanding apparently: Getting it to market on time.
Ram Electric Pickup
While parent company Stellantis is officially staying mum about the future of the Dodge Banshee, it has confirmed in writing that it’s no longer working on the years-promised, electric Ram pickup truck. First announced in 2021 with a projected 2024 release, the gasless Ram was delayed multiple times over the years. Late 2024 became 2026, which eventually became 2027. It’s now being shelved.
The name will live on, though: The plug-in hybrid Ram previously known as the Ramcharger is getting its name changed to Ram 1500 REV, which was what the all-electric truck was supposed to be called. Given that Stellantis also owns Maserati, my “MCPura” theory looks more and more plausible the more I think about it.
