GM pauses Factory ZERO EV production, lays off 1,300 workers
GM pauses EV production at Factory ZERO through April 13 and lays off 1,300 workers as Silverado EV and Hummer EV demand falls short. The automaker has recorded $7.6 billion in EV-related losses and is shifting capacity to gas-powered trucks, increasing heavy-duty pickup output at Flint.
1. Extended Factory ZERO downtime
GM has extended the shutdown of its Factory ZERO electric vehicle plant through April 13, following an initial stoppage on March 16. The pause has triggered temporary layoffs for approximately 1,300 workers as production is adjusted to current EV demand.
2. Cumulative EV write-downs
The company has incurred $7.6 billion in write-downs on its EV programs as models like the Silverado EV and Hummer EV underperform projections. Multiple project cancellations and production cuts underscore challenges in its battery-electric vehicle strategy.
3. Increased gas-truck production
GM plans to boost heavy-duty truck output at its Flint Assembly plant starting in June by adding an extra shift. This move aims to leverage strong demand for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups while EV uptake remains uneven.