Top EVs Discontinued for 2026

The electric vehicle market underwent a dramatic transformation in 2025, with major automakers pulling back on ambitious electrification plans. As consumer demand softens and economic pressures mount, numerous EV models, from luxury sedans to commercial vehicles, have been discontinued or cancelled. Here’s a comprehensive look at the significant electric vehicles that won’t be available in 2026.

1. Audi Q8 e-tron

Audi‘s flagship luxury electric SUV exits the market following the closure of its Brussels manufacturing facility in February 2025. Once positioned as a competitor to Tesla and other premium EV makers, the Q8 e-tron struggled with declining sales, particularly in China. The model reached end-of-life after a short refresh cycle, unable to compete with newer, more technologically advanced electric SUVs flooding the market globally.

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2. Acura ZDX

Acura‘s first production EV lasted just one model year before discontinuation in September 2025, making it one of the shortest-lived vehicles on the market. Built on General Motors’ Ultium platform alongside the Cadillac Lyriq, the luxury electric SUV failed to gain traction with consumers. Poor market reception and weak sales figures sealed the fate of this ambitious luxury offering within months.

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3. Genesis Electrified G80

Genesis‘s luxury electric sedan has been discontinued for the U.S. market after three years, with monthly sales plummeting 77% year-over-year. Despite a refreshed version planned for global markets, the Korean luxury brand couldn’t overcome tariff concerns and weak demand. Maximum annual sales never exceeded 1,329 units, accelerating the decision to discontinue this premium EV offering.

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4. Mercedes-Benz EQB

Mercedes-Benz quietly discontinued the EQB compact electric SUV by removing it from dealer configurators across North America and other markets. The Hungarian-built model reached its planned lifecycle end with no 2026 models produced. Mercedes is replacing it with the GLB EQ, featuring an advanced 800-volt architecture and charging speeds up to 325 kW for improved performance.

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5. Nissan Ariya

The compact electric SUV has been discontinued after just three model years due to weak sales and import tariffs. Despite aggressive price cuts boosting first-half 2025 sales, Nissan ultimately decided to cease production. The Ariya’s discontinuation reflects broader challenges for affordable EVs in a market shifting towards hybrids.

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6. Maserati MC20 Folgore

The all-electric supercar variant was cancelled before production began, eliminating the high-performance 800-volt version designed to deliver over 700 horsepower. Stellantis cited insufficient demand for luxury performance electric vehicles as the reason for shelving this ambitious project. The cancellation reflects a broader retreat from aggressive electrification targets within the Stellantis group.

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7. RAM 1500 REV 

The all-electric RAM pickup truck has been cancelled after multiple delays, originally promised to offer 800 km of range with dual battery options. RAM will instead use the REV name for a plug-in hybrid version of the RAM charger. This decision reflects shifting priorities towards electrified solutions over full battery-electric offerings in the lucrative truck segment.

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The discontinuation of these EVs signals a critical inflexion point in the automotive industry’s electrification journey. While companies like Audi and Mercedes continue developing next-generation electric platforms, the 2026 model year marks a consolidation phase where underperforming models are being retired in favour of more competitive offerings.

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