The electric vehicle industry has faced challenges since the government’s tax credit for new buyers was eliminated under the Trump administration. Manufacturers have responded in various ways, and now, one major player is reducing its workforce significantly.
General Motors has confirmed that it laid off over 1,700 employees across its Michigan and Ohio locations due to a slowing EV market. In a statement to CNBC, GM detailed that 1,200 of the affected employees were from its Detroit EV plant, while another 550 were from the Ultium Cells plant in Ohio.
In addition to these permanent layoffs, there were also 1,550 temporary layoffs between the Ohio plant and a facility in Tennessee.
The company emphasized that these workforce reductions are a direct response to shifts in the EV market. “In response to slower near-term EV adoption and an evolving regulatory environment, General Motors is realigning EV capacity,” the statement said.
Despite these changes, GM reaffirmed its commitment to manufacturing in the U.S. “We believe our investments and dedication to flexible operations will make GM more resilient and capable of leading through change,” the company added.
As the EV landscape continues to evolve, GM’s actions highlight the ongoing adjustments automakers must make to navigate market and regulatory shifts.
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