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HONDA DISCONTINUES ONLY US ELECTRIC VEHICLE

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, JUL 16, 2026

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Honda is ending production of its sole EV model in the American market. The electric SUV, developed through a partnership with General Motors, will no longer be available to US consumers.

Honda's decision marks a significant retreat from its electric vehicle ambitions in the world's largest auto market. The discontinued model, which emerged from the automaker's collaboration with GM, represented Honda's primary battery-powered offering for US drivers. The discontinuation reflects broader challenges facing automakers in the EV segment, including competitive pressure, consumer demand fluctuations, and profitability concerns. Several manufacturers have scaled back electric vehicle programs or adjusted timelines for EV rollouts. Honda has not announced whether it plans to replace the retiring model with alternative electric offerings in the near term. The company continues to develop battery technology and electrified vehicles globally, but the US market will see reduced EV options from the Japanese automaker in the immediate future. The move underscores how even established automakers are recalibrating their electric vehicle strategies as the market matures and consumer preferences shift.

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