All The EVs That Died In 2025

the unfortunate few

The EV landscape has changed dramatically in the last year, for many reasons—from new political ideas to changes in consumer demand and more. However, the end result is a constant. Manufacturers are scaling back their electrification plans, at least in the United States. That means a large number of electric cars already on sale won’t survive, and others that were supposed to find their way into U.S. dealerships won’t survive either now.

Volkswagen Bath

Call it recency bias, but Bath’s cancellation is truly shocking. Ignoring the model’s various qualifiers, such as its high sticker price and limited range, the Buzz was only on sale for one year. You’d think VW would at least give this exotic bus successor a try, but we’ll have to wait until 2027 for that to happen. At that time, the van will be back on the market and will not be produced stateside in 2026. We doubt Buzz will actually return in 2027, though. Temporary production pauses often bring a death knell.

Ford F-150 Lightning (sort of)

Just look at lightning for evidence of this. Ford was forced to suspend production of its electric trucks last fall due to a fire at an aluminum supplier, choosing to allocate aluminum inventory to more popular F-150 gasoline and hybrid models. Shortly thereafter, Ford announced completely Electric trucks will disappear. Instead, the Lightning name will return in a new extended-range version powered solely by an electric motor but with a gasoline engine under the hood as a generator.

Acura ZDX

The ZDX is Acura’s first electric vehicle. At this rate, this may be the last for the brand. The crossover had a shorter lifespan than the original, ending after just one model year in the U.S., like the Volkswagen above. The model, co-developed with General Motors, can travel about 313 miles on a single charge and shares its platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV. Despite the potential cost savings of sharing a platform with another automaker, Acura has apparently decided to cut and run.

Genesis electrified G80

Genesis decided to pass on a more desirable luxury car. The Electrified G80’s drivetrain is completely silent, naturally perfect for a large luxury sedan. Instant torque and quiet cruising make driving this flagship sedan a real pleasure, but its statistics don’t quite live up to the bill. With around 380 horsepower and 280 miles of range, it can’t compete with the competition.

Mercedes-Benz EQB

The EQB is the electric version of the Mercedes GLB gasoline SUV. It’s a small, boxy, relatively affordable luxury SUV with plenty of cargo capacity thanks to its boxy shape. This is where the positive effects of EQB end. The electric car doesn’t have much range, with a net driving range of about 230 miles, and certainly doesn’t offer any standard luxury features, likely to hit the mid-$55,000 price point Mercedes is targeting.

Nissan Ariya

Nissan has chosen to put Volkswagen out of production (or vice versa) by suspending production of its electric crossover. The Ariya is actually a pretty solid product, offering nearly 300 miles of range for not a lot of money. It’s attractive and doesn’t suffer from many of Nissan’s recent mistakes, such as poor tech and interior quality. However, the Leaf looks to be a better choice, with a range of over 300 miles and a price tag of around $30,000. Nissan may make a consolidation move and put its EV eggs (singular) into the Leaf basket.

Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS

Mercedes has also suspended U.S. production, this time of the EQE and EQS and their respective sedan and SUV body styles. However, both will still be sold overseas. Its divisive looks aside, Mercedes successfully delivers an electrified experience, delivering smooth, quiet acceleration and a spacious interior. Of course, these two range-topping Mercedes electric cars also focus on technology and luxury, which makes them very attractive, as long as you like rounded shapes in boxy SUV alternatives. The pair painted a picture of the challenging environment facing electric vehicles in the United States, as the Trump administration continues to make good on its promise to end the so-called “EV mandate,” upending incentives and raising tariffs.

Polestar 2

Tariffs played a big role in the failure of the Chinese-produced Polestar 2. Consumers also don’t like it as much as alternatives such as the Tesla Model 3, and the combination of the two is likely to result in the model being withdrawn from the U.S. market indefinitely. We really like the updated 2024 model’s greater range and charge times, and we expect it to be a solid used buy as long as the automaker maintains a U.S. presence.

This article was originally published by Autoblog on January 9, 2026, and first appeared in the Features section. Click here to add Autoblog as your preferred source.