GM to cut EV, battery production and 1,200 jobs at Detroit plant

GM will cut more than 1,700 jobs in EV and battery manufacturing

General Motors announced that it will cut more than 1,700 manufacturing jobs in reaction to changes in the electric vehicle market. "In response to slower near-term EV adoption and an evolving regulatory environment, General Motors is realigning EV capacity," the company said in a statement reported by CNBC. "Despite these changes, GM remains committed to our US manufacturing footprint, and we believe our investments and dedication to flexible o…

GM Lays Off 1,200 Detroit Workers Amid Slower Electric Vehicle Sales: Reports

Electric vehicle sales have been declining since the expiration of federal tax credits.

GM cuts thousands of EV and battery factory workers

The automaker has been on a tear of cuts to its workforce, and will idle two battery factories for the first half of 2026.

GM will cut thousands of jobs in Michigan, Tennessee and Ohio

General Motors plans to lay off about 1,200 workers at its Detroit-area all-electric factory and cut 550 jobs at its Ultium battery facility in Ohio.

GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand

General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, as the auto giant adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles.

GM Temporarily Cuts 5,500 Workers as Trump Policies Pressure EVs

General Motors Co. notified about 5,500 employees across three plants that they are being laid off at least temporarily as the carmaker reassesses electric vehicle production in the wake of President Donald Trump’s move to eliminate crucial tax credits.