All electric vehicles dead in 2025

The less fortunate few

The EV climate has changed drastically over the past year, and there are plenty of reasons—from new political ideals, to changing consumer demand, and more. The end result, however, is a constant. Manufacturers are scaling back plans for electrification, at least in the US. That means a good number of EVs already on sale won’t survive, and several others that should have been hitting US dealers now won’t.

Volkswagen Buzz

Call it recency bias, but Buzz’s cancellation was a shocker. Ignoring the model’s various qualifications, such as its high sticker price and somewhat limited range, the Buzz had only been on sale for a year. You’d think VW would give the quirky bus successor a shot, but we’ll have to wait until 2027 for that. The van will go back on sale then, with no production coming to the United States for 2026. However, we’re skeptical that the Buzz will actually return in 2027. Temporary production breaks can often be a bummer.

Ford F-150 Lightning (sort of)

Look no further than the Lightning for evidence of this. Fires at an aluminum supplier forced Ford to suspend production of the electric truck last fall, choosing to allocate the aluminum it had in stock to the more popular gas and hybrid F-150 models. Shortly thereafter, Ford announced complete the electric truck would leave. Instead, the Lightning name will return to a new range-extended version motivated solely by electric motors, but with a gasoline engine serving as a generator under the hood.

Acura ZDX

The ZDX was Acura’s first EV. At this rate, it could be the last brand. The crossover had a shorter lifespan than the original, coming to an end after just one model year in the US, just like the VW above. The model was co-developed with GM and was good for 313 miles or so on a charge, sharing the platform with the Chevy Blazer EV. Despite the cost savings that can come from sharing a platform with another automaker, Acura has clearly decided to cut and run.

Genesis Electrified G80

Genesis has moved to kill off one of its most satisfying luxury cars to drive. The Electrified G80’s ride line was totally silent and naturally very fitting for a large luxury sedan. Instant torque and quiet cruising made the flagship sedan a real pleasure to drive, but its stat lines weren’t up to snuff. With around 380 horsepower and 280 miles of range, it couldn’t hold its own against the competition.

Mercedes-Benz EQB

The EQB is Mercedes’ electrified version of the GLB petrol SUV. It’s a relatively affordable small, boxy luxury SUV with plenty of cargo volume thanks to the aforementioned knife shape. That’s about the end of the positives for EQB. The electric vehicle didn’t offer much in the way of range, clocking in around 230 miles, and it certainly didn’t offer any serious luxury features as standard, likely hitting the $55,000 price tag Mercedes was targeting.

Nissan Ariya

Nissan opted to pull a VW here (or vice versa) by discontinuing production on its electric crossover. The Ariya was actually a pretty solid effort, offering nearly 300 miles of range for not a lot of money. It was attractive and wasn’t hampered by many of Nissan’s more recent faults, such as poor technology and interior quality. The Leaf, however, looks like a much better alternative, with a range of over 300 miles and an attractive price tag of $30,000. Nissan may be moving to consolidate and put its EV (singular) egg in the Leaf basket.

Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS

Mercedes is also discontinuing production in the United States, this time for the EQE and EQS, as well as their respective sedan and SUV body styles. The two will still be sold abroad. Their divisive looks aside, Mercedes has managed to deliver the electrified experience, offering smooth and quiet acceleration and roomy interiors. Of course, the two top-tier Mercedes EVs also went for the technology and luxury, which made them quite appealing, as long as you were in the rounded shape present even in boxier SUV alternatives. The two paint a picture of a challenging climate in the US for electric vehicles, as the Trump Administration continues to follow through on its promise to end what it calls the “electric vehicle mandate” by rolling back incentives and raising tariffs.

Polar Star 2

Tariffs played a big role in the demise of the Chinese-made Polestar 2. Consumers didn’t like it as much as alternatives like the Tesla Model 3, either, and it’s likely that a combination of the two led to the model’s likely indefinite hiatus from the US market. We’re fans of the updated 2024 model’s longer range and charge times, and expect it to be a solid used buy as long as the automaker continues to maintain a presence in the US.

This story was originally published by Autoblog on January 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Features section. Add Autoblog as a favorite source by clicking here.