Honda Is Officially Pulling the Plug on Its Only EV in the US
The Honda e, the brand's sole battery-electric offering in America, has been discontinued.
Honda has officially ended production and sales of its only fully electric vehicle available in the US market.
What Happened
The Honda e, a compact urban EV that launched in select markets including California, has been discontinued. The subcompact hatchback, which featured a modest 36-string battery pack providing approximately 125 miles of range, was offered for just two model years before Honda decided to cease production.
Why It Matters
Honda's decision leaves the automaker with zero fully electric vehicles in its US lineup, making it one of the few major manufacturers without a BEV offering in the American market. The move highlights the challenges traditional automakers face when attempting to compete against dedicated EV brands and underscores Honda's current reliance on hybrid technology rather than full electrification.
The Bottom Line
Honda joins a small group of major automakers currently without a battery-electric vehicle in the US market, raising questions about its electrification strategy going forward.
