NISSAN AND HONDA JUST STOPPED BUILDING EVS FOR THE U.S.—WHAT HAPPENED?

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have halted production of key electric vehicle models intended for the U.S. market, according to a report by NHK on September 25. Nissan has temporarily stopped production of its Ariya electric SUV at its Tochigi Prefecture plant in Honshu, where it was previously built for export to the United States. While the company will continue to sell existing inventory, it has yet to determine whether production will resume once current stocks are depleted. Vehicles for the Japanese domestic market, however, will continue to be produced as planned.

Honda has taken similar steps, suspending production of the Acura ZDX, its luxury electric SUV built in partnership with General Motors in the United States. The company explained that the move reflects efforts to streamline its lineup and adjust to changing market demand. The decision comes amid signs of cooling consumer interest in EVs across the U.S., as high prices, limited infrastructure, and shifting incentives affect purchasing behavior.

According to NHK, Japanese automakers are reassessing their EV strategies following the Trump administration’s move to abolish the electric vehicle purchase subsidies previously introduced under the Biden administration. Industry analysts warn that this policy reversal could trigger a short-term slowdown in EV adoption across the U.S. market, forcing global automakers to adapt their production and marketing plans in response to a rapidly changing landscape.

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2025-10-12T02:21:54Z