If you’ve been eyeing an electric car, you just lost another option. Honda has decided to pull the plug on its Prologue electric vehicle [EV] in the U.S., adding it to a growing list of EVs that won't be sold here anymore.

This means the Honda Prologue, an electric SUV that was supposed to be a key part of Honda's move into electric cars, will no longer be available for American buyers. It’s not alone, as several other EV models have also been discontinued this year, narrowing choices for people looking to switch from gas to electric.

Think of it like a grocery store deciding to stop stocking a certain brand of cereal, even if it’s a popular flavor. While there are still plenty of other cereals on the shelves, your specific favorite might be gone, and you’ll need to pick something else or look elsewhere. For electric cars, this trend means fewer choices at the dealership for those ready to go electric.

The main reason this matters is that it affects how many different electric cars are available to buy. When models are discontinued, it can slow down the overall adoption of electric vehicles because there are simply fewer options to pick from. This can be especially true if the discontinued models filled a specific niche or price point that other EVs don't.

This news highlights a bigger pattern we're seeing in the electric vehicle market, where carmakers are constantly evaluating what sells and what doesn't. Sometimes, a company might introduce an EV and then realize it’s not performing as well as competitors like Tesla, Ford’s F-150 Lightning, or Hyundai’s IONIQ models. Keeping an eye on which models are gaining traction and which are fading out can help you make a more informed decision when you're ready to buy, ensuring you invest in a model that's likely to be supported long-term.

For you, the everyday person, this means if you’re thinking about buying an EV, it's a good idea to research not just what’s currently available, but also the long-term plans for that model. A car that’s here today might not be here tomorrow, so understanding the market helps.

When shopping for an electric vehicle, pay attention to models with strong, sustained market presence to ensure long-term support.