General Motors Cuts 1,200 EV Jobs Detroit, 550 Battery Jobs Ohio Amid Demand Drop

General Motors (GM) is significantly reducing its electric vehicle (EV) and battery production in the U.S., resulting in over 3,400 job cuts, including 1,200 layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit. The company will halt operations at battery plants in Ohio and Tennessee for about six months, with plans to resume production by mid-2026, citing slower near-term EV adoption and an evolving regulatory environment. GM has also discontinued its BrightDrop commercial electric van project and canceled plans for a hydrogen fuel cell factory due to infrastructure and market challenges. These cutbacks follow recent layoffs in GM's white-collar workforce and a $1.6 billion financial impact as it realigns its EV strategy. The reduction in EV support and federal incentives under President Donald Trump's administration is seen as a contributing factor, contrasting with previous promotion of EV adoption during former President Biden's tenure. Despite these setbacks, GM emphasizes its ongoing commitment to U.S. manufacturing and flexible operations to navigate the changing market landscape.