Honda Ends US Electric Vehicle Sales After 2026 Model Year

Honda Motor Co. will end production and sales of the Prologue, its only battery-electric vehicle in the United States, following the completion of the 2026 model year. The company informed American dealers that the decision follows a significant decline in demand and the expiration of U.S. federal tax credits for electric vehicles, which contributed to a 48.5% sales drop in the first half of 2026.

Developed through a joint venture with General Motors using the Ultium platform and manufactured in Mexico, the Prologue's exit follows the 2025 discontinuation of the Acura ZDX and the cancellation of the Honda 0 Series and Acura RSX EV. Honda also ended a hydrogen fuel cell joint venture with General Motors in Michigan. Despite the pullback, the company reported over 80,000 total U.S. deliveries of the Prologue over three years.

Honda is shifting its North American strategy toward internal combustion engines and hybrids, with plans to launch 15 new hybrid models by March 2030. While the company will maintain EV sales in Japan and China, the only remaining zero-emission option in the U.S. will be the hydrogen fuel cell CR-V e:FCEV, available exclusively in California. Honda confirmed that existing Prologue customers will continue to receive full service, parts, and warranty support through its dealer network.