Unprofitable, Unpopular, Overpriced, and Unsubsidized EVs Begin Falling Like Dominoes in the U.S., and the List So Far Includes Nissan’s Ariya, Acura’s ZDX, Ford’s 3-Row SUV, and RAM’s Rev - Here’s What’s Next for Failing EV Models

This was entirely predictable and now it's starting to happen. Too many legacy auto makers decided to jump into the EV bandwagon without fully considering what the market could bear and what users really wanted. The truth is that when it comes to owning an EV, Tesla has the experience and support network to make the ownership experience satisfying enough for people to want to own an EV to begin with. Something legacy car makers just can't fully compete with.

Sadly EVs would have needed much more real world testing to be solid dependable modes of transportation that their high price tags commend. Probably prioritizing super expensive models over the common car not a brilliant idea either. Some sort of standard would have been great as there is now no way to service these vehicles outside of some specialty shops/ and limited dealerships.

You meant ZDX. The incorrect Acura news states ADX.

I think you mean ZDX, not ADX?

Acura canceled the ZDX, not the ADX as it was labeled throughout the article.

What an odd take on the Model 3 and competition in general... The model 3 is soo good there is no point in competing with it... So the thought is just close up shop, admit that only Tesla can make an EV and never even try to make one? Crazy take on that to me.

There are plenty of EVs doing quite well. Mach E sales are up 20%. It more about range and design Some of these companies phoned it in and now they paying the price.

I think your spot on. BEV's aren't where they need to be to make sense for most consumers. Price and battery life need huge improvements before any average person would consider them an option. Most people that need a truck aren't interested in a BEV, they are looking for a Power Stroke or Cummings. Im sure some city folks will try and say different, but as a city boy whos been in the country for the last 12 years, I dont see many Ford Lightnigs or CyberTrucks pulling horse trailers down dirt roads. So long EV's you had a nice 5 year run.

This obviously is telling. The remainder of people interested in EV'S have mostly bought. Not because of the 7,500 dollars rebate, but because of the prices and the fact of losing more worth driving off from the buy and the depreciation just 2 or 3 years later. BINGO!

Rage baiting news at it's finest...

EVs are failing to catch on with main stream American drivers. What a "shock".

Not that any of us are surprised, the failure of EVs has been long expected. The problems remain the same which have plagued EVs since they were first introduced in 1889. They're expensive, the range sucks and it takes too long to charge.

In order for EVs to supplant ICE vehicles, they first need to provide peer performance: comparable range, comparable price and comparable refueling convenience. But rather than recognizing this need, environmentalist pushed government to create regulations purposefully designed to force the elimination of ICE to soothe their existential crisis over climate change. Manufacturing jumped on the bandwagon and for 10 straight years dumped trillions into advertising budgets to convince the motoring public that EVs are the future.
Unfortunately for the cadre that created the tableaux, the motoring public remained skeptical and unconvinced. Sure, EVs are fast and offer some gee whiz technology, but that was not enough to sway us into ditching our ICEs.
Now that government subsides have ended, the bottom will fall out of the EV market, relegating them back into being a novelty reserved for tech bros and tree huggers. The rest of us never cared and didn't want to be forced into driving one.

Just like NEVI, the rebates will return, just rebranded as "Trump's" or the "GOP's" rebates

.....aaand Teslas 'checkmate' is begining. Their lineup will soon dominate the entry level market, their new pickup (replace Cybertruck) will eat into legacy truck sales. This all while Teslas Auto Division will soon be dwarfed by Robotics, Battery Storage, & Tech licencing Divisions. FSD has already proven to make lidar obsolete. In the history of the stock market, there has never been such a compelling investment case than Tesla

You may be right in the near term. However, as battery technology improves, mileage range will increase, and the costs to produce these batteries will drop.

These factors will make future electric vehicles cost competitive with internal combustion engines.

When you factor in the lower costs to operate electric vehicles, they become even more competitive in the marketplace.

You may be right in the near term. However, as battery technology improves, mileage range will increase, and the costs to produce these batteries will drop.

These factors will make future electric vehicles cost competitive with internal combustion engines.

When you factor in the lower costs to operate electric vehicles, they become even more competitive in the marketplace.

You may be right in the near term. However, as battery technology improves, mileage range will increase, and the costs to produce these batteries will drop.

These factors will make future electric vehicles cost competitive with internal combustion engines.

When you factor in the lower costs to operate electric vehicles, they become even more competitive in the marketplace.

Simple, 3 things. Economics first..... Very expensive and practically 100 percent depreciation after 8 years, cost of battery. Second....range, figure in real world about half of what's advertised. Third.... finding chargers, if it works and charge time. Me...I drive 20 to 25 year old durable and simple vehicles. Regular door handles, simple push rod engines that make low end torque, no touch screens or ota bull. Just simple and the work. Just like me 😂.

John,

The benefits of EV appeal more to low end buyers. Low cost of operation, minimal services. Every manufacturer went after the upper end of the market first. If a few manufacturers pivot and insert EV at the lower end I believe they will thrive. Transportation, not aspirational cars. Battery tech improvements are announced weekly and that won't stop as alternative energy continues to grow and drive the R&D. A big concern globally is how to avoid handing the segment over to China. I'm an auto enthusiast with a collection of great cars, but I happily run errands in a Kia EV6.

John,

The benefits of EV appeal more to low end buyers. Low cost of operation, minimal services. Every manufacturer went after the upper end of the market first. If a few manufacturers pivot and insert EV at the lower end I believe they will thrive. Transportation, not aspirational cars. Battery tech improvements are announced weekly and that won't stop as alternative energy continues to grow and drive the R&D. A big concern globally is how to avoid handing the segment over to China. I'm an auto enthusiast with a collection of great cars, but I happily run errands in a Kia EV6.

I disagree. There are lots of people who want to own an EV and drive one, especially young people. But they don't live in a place where there is a charger readily available, an apartment building, condo unit, etc. This is especially true in the big cities. Supercharger locations are mainly along highways but it's not in their building or near their building. Superchargers aren't at malls, very many stores or movie theaters or places where people spend a larger amount of time. I
think this article is short-sighted.

I don't disagree with the general direction of this editorial. But the author is missing a big factor when he asks what the point is in trying to compete with Tesla since the Model 3 is so good. That factor, of course, is the Elon factor. Many of us EV-leaning customers, myself included, simply won't touch the T brand any longer. So that opens up a fairly wide lane for other OEMs.

Dealerships have destroyed the EV market. I’ve financed numerous dealership all across the country and they make ALL their profit in the service departments. EV’s will create $-0- service dept. revenues. So how else have them killed EV, by marking them since they have so few. Not only did they think they were suppose to get $7500 EV tax credit, by marking them up, they won’t negotiate at all.

I own a Chevy Bolt. I just charged it this morning and achieved a range of 295 miles. The energy I put in the car cost me nothing because I have solar panels on the roof and a 240 volt charger in my garage. My electric bill $19.58 every month. I would never, never, never buy an ICE car again. Trump and his oily colleagues can do what they will to kill electric cars but I'm sure there are enough people like myself to never let them die.

It was unwise of everyone to think all automakers can sell high-priced 5 and 6 digit EVs.
Tesla 3 is garbage and overrated on an old 400V platform. GM need to wake up to hoice and support AA/CP, there is a clear winner here and that is the Kia/Hyundai/Genesis trio built on 800V platform. They have options from low to high prices and if the Idiots in DC would pull their heads out of trying to live in the past, humanity can move forward.

Yes EV Sales will slow down but not go away, the future is EV ove living i the Boomer past of ICE.

The manufacturers are to blame here. They produced a bunch of over priced vehicles that simply were not worth the asking price. If they were all 20% cheaper, I think they would sell much better. People are hesitant to try something put of the norm like an EV. Most people are not goong to spend top dollar for something that they are uneasy about. Folks would take give it a shot of it at least made financial sense.
As for subsidies.... No product should ever get them. If people wont buy a product without being bribed into doing so, then that is a problem.

Purchase price of EV is too high for gas savings to recover initial outlay.
Model 3 $52k. Camry hybrid $35k.
$17k difference in purchase price could buy 3962 gals of gas at CA price of $4.29/gal. Camry would go 178k miles at 45 miles/gal

I believe you are mostly correct. BEVs are very expensive second cars. City cars for the rich in the correct environment.

Read name, do you want instructions?

Read name, do you want instructions?

Total nonsense. EV's are 50% in China and 95% in Norway. EV's are quickly taking over markets around the world. The US has the new improved 2026 Chevy Bolt EV coming and the Equinox SUV EV is very popular. If Trump hadn't ended the tax credit EV's would be much more popular. Electric cars are cheaper to operate and the prices are continuing to go down so they have a bright future.