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From Acura to Volvo, automakers are pulling the plug on their EVs before 2027.

These EVs Are Dead For 2027

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Anthony Alaniz

By: Anthony Alaniz

Updated: Sep 11, at 12:01pm ET

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The market is shifting quickly. Less than five years ago, many automakers were fully committed to electrification. Now, companies are scaling back their ambitious EV plans as federal incentives fade, sales slow, and demand softens.

Some automakers have decided to cancel their EV projects entirely—many before they even reached the market. Brands like Acura and Honda are stepping away from new electric vehicles for now, while BMW and Hyundai are rethinking their strategies for the next phase.

Nearly 20 EVs are expected to disappear by the end of 2027. Some are currently on sale but won’t live to see another model year, while others never even made it to production. If you’re considering one of these EVs, you may want to act while they’re still around.

Acura RSX

Acura RSX Prototype

Photo by: Acura

2026 (Canceled)

Less than a year after introducing the Acura RSX, Honda killed the electric SUV before production even began. It was scheduled to go on sale later this year, but changing market conditions have forced Honda to make some hard decisions about its future electric vehicle.

The RSX was supposed to have a dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration, a double wishbone front suspension, and Brembo brakes, but the crossover never really got past the prototype phase. Acura never detailed how much power it would have or how far it would go on a charge, not like it matters much now.

BMW i4

2024 BMW i4 Review

Photo by: BMW

2022-2026

The BMW i4 launched a few years ago, but in the new world of electric vehicles, it’s very old news. BMW is effectively replacing the i4 with the new i3. Bernd Körber, the brand’s product boss, told us that the i3 is "more or less" the i4’s successor.

Despite the automaker giving the i4 a facelift in 2024, rumors suggested the model was nearing the end of its lifecycle, with production allegedly wrapping up later this year. A new 4 Series is likely, sharing a platform with the new i3—so we could potentially see a new i4 in the future.

BMW iX

BMW iX xDrive45 (2025)

Photo by: BMW

2022-2026

Following the arrival of the iX3, the BMW iX is dead in the United States. The electric SUV went on sale in the US for the 2022 model year, meant to showcase the company’s latest technologies, but the model has served its purpose.

Now, BMW is preparing to launch its entire range of Neue Klasse models. With the iX3 hitting the US in just a few months, the German automaker is ending iX allocations to the American market.

Chevrolet Bolt

2027 Chevrolet Bolt

Photo by: Chevrolet

2017-2023, 2027

Chevrolet ended production of the Bolt in December 2023, but its death didn’t last long. Less than two years later, the automaker brought the Bolt back… just to kill it again. Production for the revived electric vehicle will technically linger into 2027, but it won’t continue past the midway point of the year.

General Motors is doing this because it plans to begin producing the Buick Envision, a crossover the automaker currently builds in China. The automaker is reshoring the model’s production to the United States due to tariffs and will replace the Bolt with the Buick.

Chevrolet BrightDrop

Chevrolet BrightDrop Van

Photo by: Chevrolet

2022-2026

Chevrolet is pulling the plug on one of its early attempts to bring EVs into the commercial space. The BrightDrop van won’t live to see 2027.

The automaker halted BrightDrop production after putting the program on hold in May, then confirmed later that year that it would not resume building the commercial vehicle. General Motors cited weaker-than-expected growth in commercial EV demand as the reason for ending production.

Honda 0 Series Sedan / SUV

Honda 0 Series SUV Concept

Photo by: Honda

2026 (Canceled)

Like the Acura RSX, the Honda 0 Series sedan and SUV died before reaching production. The slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles in the United States forced the Japanese automaker to abandon its electric vehicle program. The automaker said launching the two in the "current business environment" would have likely resulted in "further losses over the long term."

Production versions of the two EVs were supposed to launch this year, two years after their CES debuts. Honda promised to launch a pair of high-tech vehicles, but with development paused, concrete details about what the two could have offered will remain a mystery.

Honda Prologue

Dead SUVs 2027: Honda Prologue

Photo by: Honda

2024-2026

Honda is backing away from its EV push after canceling a string of electric vehicles and development programs. The Prologue, which was built on General Motors’ Ultium platform, will be discontinued after the 2026 model year.

That leaves Honda without an EV in its lineup as the automaker shifts its attention toward hybrids. Honda says EV demand has changed significantly, making it harder to justify the cost and scale needed for a broader electric lineup.

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Dead Cars 2027: Hyundai Ioniq 6

Photo by: Hyundai

2023-2026

Hyundai announced in March that it would discontinue the standard Ioniq 6. The Ioniq 6 never sold as well as the Ioniq 5, but the automaker plans to continue selling the high-performance Ioniq 6 N.

The EV’s demise came after sales of the model fell 15 percent to about 10,000 units in 2025. When the federal tax credit expired in September 2025, sales fell further, leading to its demise.

Hyundai Kona EV

Photo by: itscarterandalex & Hyundai

2019-2026*

Hyundai isn’t exactly discontinuing the Kona EV; it’s just skipping the 2026 model year and pausing production because the automaker has enough 2025 inventory to meet current demand. The compact electric crossover starts at $34,470 and comes with a 133-horsepower electric motor and 200 miles of range.

The automaker launched the latest-generation model for the 2024 model year. It is larger than the model it replaced, offering a more spacious cabin with a pair of 12.3-inch displays on the dashboard. It’s a funky little electric crossover that is on a brief hiatus.

Kia EV6 GT

Photo by: Kia

2023-2026*

The Kia EV6 GT is a casualty of a chaotic global automotive industry. New tariffs, slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles, and the end of the federal tax credit led the automaker to postpone the 2026 EV6 GT. The automaker cited "changing market conditions" for the delay, and did not provide a possible return date.

Kia updated the EV for 2025, giving it the same dual-motor setup as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and increasing the standard output to 601 horsepower from 576. The automaker also added fake gear shifts to enliven the experience, but buyers will not have the opportunity to buy it for 2026.

Kia Niro EV

Kia Niro EV (2022) in the Test

2019-2026

Like the Hyundai Kona EV, the Niro EV from Kia is also dead. The automaker said that the powertrain had been discontinued and that the company would sell the remaining inventory. The car initially launched in 2018 as the E-Niro, with a major refresh in 2023.

The EV offered up to 253 miles of electric range from its 64.8-kilowatt-hour battery during its short-lived second-generation, serving as a pioneering electric vehicle for the brand. Much like other EVs, it was never a strong seller, but it allowed the automaker to offer a range of powertrain choices to customers.

Lamborghini Lanzador

Lamborghini Lanzador Concept

2026 (Canceled)

Lamborghini canceled its first electric vehicle nearly three years after revealing the Lanzador concept and long before production was supposed to even start. The concept debuted as a high-riding two-door grand tourer with 1,341 horsepower, previewing the production version.

The company had planned to launch the vehicle in 2028, but that was pushed to 2029 before the automaker later said it would not arrive until sometime after 2030. Company CEO Stephan Winkelmann said demand for the EV was “close to zero” and investing in the technology would be "financially irresponsible."

Polestar 3 / 4

Dead SUVs 2027: Polestar 3

Photo by: Polestar

2024-2026 / 2026

Polestar’s run as an EV brand in the United States is coming to an end, taking the Polestar 3 and 4 with it. The Swedish electric-car brand is owned by Volvo and Geely, a Chinese automotive group, putting its US operations in the crosshairs of new federal restrictions targeting connected vehicles with ties to China and Russia.

The US Department of Commerce ultimately declined to authorize Polestar to sell its vehicles in America, and the company has decided not to appeal the ruling. That effectively closes the door on Polestar’s US EV business.

Sony Afeela Sedan / SUV

2024 Sony Honda Mobility Afeela prototype

2026 (Canceled)

Honda and Sony's Afeela project died before it even had the chance to live. Following the debut of a sedan and SUV concept, Honda and Sony have officially announced that the Afeela project won't see the road. Citing "Honda’s reassessment of its automobile electrification strategy," the two EVs won't see the road.

Afeela was supposed to launch its new EVs later this year. The base Signature sedan would have launched at $102,900, with a more affordable $89,900 Origin model planned for 2027. Obviously, those plans won’t materialize.

Tesla Model S

Dead Cars 2027: Tesla Model S

Photo by: Tesla

2013-2026

Say goodbye to the Tesla Model S. The EV maker is set to end production of its longest-running model next quarter to make room for humanoid robots, as expected. The first-generation Model S debuted in the US for the 2013 model year and survived for more than a decade.

In that time, we saw multiple iterations of the Model S, including the high-performance Plaid variant. Tesla has no plans to replace the electric sedan, sadly, but the Model 3 will live on.

Tesla Model X

Dead Cars 2027: Tesla Model X

Photo by: Tesla

2016-2026

Just like the Model S, Tesla is wrapping up production of the Model X after this year. The long-running electric SUV survived for more than a decade in the US, with multiple variants matching its sedan sibling.

Tesla gave the Model X a significant facelift and introduced the Plaid model early in 2021. To date, it's still one of the quickest and most powerful SUVs on the market. Just like the S, the Model X won't get a replacement. The three-row Model Y will have to do.

Volkswagen ID.4

Photo by: Volkswagen

2021-2026

Volkswagen announced it would stop producing the ID.4 for the American market in early April. The automaker said it needed the production capacity for the 2027 Atlas, a far better seller than the electric crossover, which never truly stood out from the competition, like the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E.

Despite its untimely demise, Volkswagen said it has plans for a future version of the model for the North American market. When it will return remains a mystery. The EV first went on sale in the United States in 2021, with production starting here a year later, but, like many automakers, current market conditions for EVs in America aren’t great.

Volvo EX30

2025-2026

The Volvo EX30 was not on sale for long. Citing "shifting market conditions," Volvo announced in March that it would discontinue offering its entry-level electric vehicle. The EV debuted in 2023, went on sale in the United States in late 2024 for the 2025 model year, but it’s now dead after just one year on sale.

The EX30 debuted as the brand’s cheapest EV, starting at just under $35,000. It was also the quickest Volvo to date, with a 0-60 time of just 3.4 seconds in the Twin Motor Performance trim that delivered 422 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The standard model produced 268 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque.

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Volvo EX40

Dead EVs: Volvo EX40

Photo by: Volvo

2020-2026

Volvo is ending sales of the EX40 in the United States, marking the end of another early entry in the automaker’s EV lineup. The compact electric SUV helped Volvo establish a foothold in the US EV market, but now it will be replaced by upcoming models like the EX50 and EX60.

The latest version of the EX40 packed an 82.0-kilowatt-hour battery, good for up to 296 miles of range in its most efficient Single Motor Extended Range configuration. The Twin Motor version offered just 260 miles.