The Honda Prologue, you’ve probably heard, is officially dead, the company confirmed to TechCrunch, removing the last all-electric vehicle from the automaker’s US portfolio. The departure of the Prologue signals more than Honda’s EV back pedal. It also shows the broader EV industry retreating from the US market (in completely different from the rest of the world).
The demise of the Honda Prologue got us thinking: What other EVs have left the US and why?
The end $7,500 federal tax credit It had a big impact on EV sales in the US. But there are other reasons behind the winning choices, including tariffs, changing consumer tastes, costs, company priorities and regulatory actions. according to information published in July by Kelley Blue Book and A lot of cars247,226 homes were sold in the second quarter, or about 5.8% of the total market. Although EV sales increased between the first and second quarters of 2026, they are still below the same period last year (and until this tax credit expires in the fall of 2025).
Americans are still buying electric cars and new EVs are entering the US market – the Rivian R2 is one example. And there are signs of a slow recovery. Sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 were 36% lower than the same period in 2024. This year, the gap has narrowed, although it is still lower than the previous year. For example, EV sales in the second quarter were down 20.5% compared to the same period in 2025.
Even as the recovery continues, automakers are shutting down many EV modes. Here are those who are leaving or leaving. TechCrunch will periodically update this list of EVs that will or will leave the US market in 2026.
Afela
Ah, Afeela, we never knew you.
Afeela started out as the Vision S, a prototype announced by Sony at Consumer Electronics 2020, and it was one of the big, surprising reveals at the annual tech trade show. Honda entered the picture in 2022 when the two Japanese conglomerates announced a joint venture; they displayed a car called Afeela prototype next year.
In the months and years that followed, there were constant updates about Afeela, appearing everywhere but nowhere. It was even featured at TechCrunch Disrupt one year.
Afeela, despite a marketing blitz, never made it into production. He abandoned the joint venture in March 2026 two Afeela branded EVs. The move follows Honda’s decision to cancel three EVs planned for the US market, announced just two weeks ago.
Honda (and Acura!)
It was only a few years ago that Honda raised its EV ambitions with the O series, incl mid-size SUV prototype It debuted at the CES 2025 tech show and its futuristic features Salon and Space-Hub concepts previous year. The SUV, which is planned to be built at Honda’s EV Hub factory in Ohio, was supposed to debut in North America in the first half of 2026.
Honda stopped development Acura RDX, Honda O sedan and SUV models in March 2026 as part of an overhaul of the company’s EV plans. The company blamed US tariffs and Chinese competition for the decision.
There were also rumors at the time that Honda planned to discontinue the Prologue, but no official announcement was made until July 16. CarBuzz He was the first to announce the end of the Prologue program. TechCrunch has confirmed with Honda that the Prologue is out of production.
The demise of the Series 0 is hard to gauge because it never went into production. The Prologue represented more substantial goals than the O Series and actually went into production and was sold to US consumers. The Prologue was the product of a partnership with General Motors – it is built at GM’s Ramos assembly plant in Mexico and is closely related to the Chevrolet Blazer EV. It did well for a while, selling about 33,000 units in 2024 and 39,000 in 2025 before the tax credit ran out and sales went into freefall.
Hyundai
The Korean automaker has done a pretty good job of selling electric cars to Americans. But it made a few changes based on the changing economy. In March, the company said it would no longer sell Hyundai Ioniq 6 In the US, it’s likely a tariff-related decision. The Ioniq 6 is made in South Korea and imported to the US, while its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 models are assembled at its factory in Georgia.
The company said it will continue to import the more expensive, less bulky N-model of the Ioniq 6.
Nissan
Nissan decided last year not to produce the 2026 model year fully electric Ariya SUV For the US market. And it doesn’t look like it’s coming back. First, Nissan He introduced Aria It planned to start selling in Japan in 2020 and next year.
The Aria was the first all-electric from Nissan since the first EV pioneer introduced the Leaf hatchback a decade ago.
Polestar
The Swedish electric car manufacturer Polestar, owned by the Chinese car giant Geely He was forced to leave the United States due to the country’s ban on Chinese-related automotive technology. Polestar required special approval from the US Department of Commerce to continue importing and selling its cars in the US.
Without it, Polestar was effectively banned in the United States. The company said it would continue to sell its existing stock of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 vehicles in the US and “continue to support customers, including access to the service network”. Assembled at the Polestar 3 factory South Carolina and Chengdu, China.
Polestar’s sister company, also owned by Geely, made Volvo Cars get permission.
Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X
Tesla announced it would do so in January final production Model S sedan and Model X SUV to pave the way for the company’s future. And this is no traditional electric sedan or SUV. According to Tesla, the future is artificial intelligence, autonomy and robots. Notably, sales of the S and X have steadily declined over the years as consumers have turned to its higher-volume, cheaper models, the Model 3 and Model Y.
the last one Model S and X cars rolled off the assembly line this spring. The company recently shut down assembly lines for the S and X at its Fremont, California factory to make room for Optimus robots.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen withdrew the ID card. 4 electric SUVs and ID Buzz.
In April, Volkswagen said it would no longer produces ID.4 in the transition to high-volume vehicles such as the gas-powered Atlas SUV at its factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. At that time, US customers will be able to purchase the ID.4 while current inventory runs out, the company said. VW said it expects the U.S. inventory to last through 2027.
To be clear, Volkswagen says ID Buzz is just on hiatus and will return in 2027. But there is no 2026 model.
However, there are self-driving versions of ID buzz currently being tested in the US. Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA America and Uber have begun testing autonomous minibuses In April, in preparation for the robotaxi service that will be launched in Los Angeles in late 2026. When the service initially launches there, the cars will have its security operators.
Volvo
Volvo decided to release its subcompact in March EX30 and EX30 Cross Country Variant from the US market. The company said at the time that production for the US would end after the summer. The EX30 was a promising start. It got a lot of attention ahead of its official US entry in 2025, and it was the company’s more affordable EV option.
Volvo plans to continue selling its larger, all-electric EX60 and EX90 SUVs in the US.
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