GM Layoffs: Thousands of EV and Battery Factory Workers Cut

General Motors Announces Workforce Reductions

General Motors is implementing significant workforce reductions, impacting numerous employees at its electric vehicle (EV) and battery production facilities throughout the United States, as reported by several news sources.

Layoffs at Key Facilities

Approximately 1,200 workers at the GM EV manufacturing plant located in Detroit, Michigan, are being subjected to “indefinite layoff” status. Additional reductions, including both permanent and temporary layoffs, are being enacted at GM’s Ultium Cells battery plants situated in Ohio and Tennessee.

Production at these battery facilities will be temporarily suspended beginning January 5th. Resumption of manufacturing operations is currently scheduled for mid-2026, as detailed in a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Broader Restructuring Efforts

These job cuts follow closely on the heels of GM’s announcement of layoffs affecting portions of its salaried workforce. The company is also anticipating a $1.6 billion financial impact due to revisions in its EV strategy.

Program Termination and Market Shifts

GM has recently discontinued its BrightDrop commercial electric van initiative. Like many other automotive manufacturers, GM is moderating its push for EVs within the U.S. market.

This shift is attributed to factors such as the elimination of the federal tax credit for EV purchases and the relaxation of emissions regulations pertaining to internal combustion engine vehicles.