Ford And Honda Stop Production

Which two EV models did Ford and Honda eliminate, and why?

Ford eliminated: F-150 Lightning (battery-electric)

• Ford ended production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning and shifted plans toward an extended-range EV (EREV) approach.
• Why: cooling demand for some EVs, cost/price pressure, and a strategic pivot to products with better near-term profitability.

Honda eliminated: Acura ZDX (Honda/Acura brand EV)

• Honda discontinued the Acura ZDX program (the GM-built, Ultium-based EV).
• Why: weaker-than-expected demand and changing market conditions (including policy/credit shifts), prompting Honda to refocus its electrification roadmap.

One-line takeaway

Both moves reflect automakers trimming or ending specific EV programs as the market grows more slowly than earlier forecasts, while they redirect investment toward hybrids, next-gen platforms, or extended-range approaches.