America's growing EV graveyard: See the electric cars axed this year
EV sales have been in a rut. Business Insider compiled a list of cars that have been discontinued or delayed this year.
Several electric vehicle (EV) models have been discontinued or postponed in the 2026 lineup, following a trend that started in September 2025. Factors contributing to the cancellations include sagging demand, tariffs, and the emergence of new EV models. Business Insider has compiled a list of EVs that have been killed or delayed in 2026. Despite the setback, automakers are reevaluating their EV strategies, focusing on discontinuing unprofitable models and introducing more affordable, long-range options.
Hyundai has decided to discontinue the standard Ioniq 6 in the US, citing low sales and the decline of sedan sales over the past decade. The company plans to import a limited number of high-performance Ioniq 6 N models to the US. Meanwhile, Hyundai has paused the import of the 2026 Kona Electric, expected to return in 2027. Kia is also discontinuing the Niro EV, while Tesla has announced the end of production for the Model S and Model X, redirecting resources towards developing autonomous vehicles.
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