South Korean EV battery maker SK lays off 958 workers in Georgia

SK Lays Off Nearly 1,000 Workers At Georgia Plant Amid Cooling Automaker EV Plans

A series of Foxconn or Hon Hai electric vehicles (EV) on display inside the company's complex in Taipei, Taiwan, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (AP Photo / Daniel Ceng) By Alexa St. John, Jeff AmyAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Battery company SK Battery America Inc. laid off nearly 1,000 workers at a manufacturing plant northeast of Atlanta on Friday amid automakers' changing electrification plans and uncertain consumer demand for EVs. The company …

SK Battery America cuts 958 jobs at Georgia plant amid EV sales slowdown

On the Dash: EV supply chain shifts continue as battery manufacturers respond to slowing EV demand and changing U.S. policy. The cancellation of the electric F-150 Lightning program highlights how production changes ripple through suppliers and battery makers. Battery manufacturers are expanding into stationary storage and new customers as EV growth moderates. SK Battery America laid off 958 employees on Friday, cutting about 37% of its workfor…

South Korean EV battery maker SK lays off 958 workers in Georgia

The battery unit of SK Innovation Co. is laying off more than a third of the workforce at its plant in Georgia as the South Korean manufacturer navigates a slowdown in electric vehicle sales. SK Battery America laid off 958 employees Friday, about 37% of its 2,566-person workforce, according to a notice filed with the [...]