GM Lays Off About 3,300–5,500 EV Workers

General Motors announced layoffs and temporary furloughs across its EV and battery operations in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee, affecting roughly 3,300 workers according to several outlets while some reports say as many as 5,500 when prior summer furloughs are included. About 1,200 workers at Factory Zero in Detroit face indefinite layoffs; Factory Zero will be idled through Nov. 24 and will convert to a single shift in January. Ultium Cells battery plants will pause production starting Jan. 5 and are expected to resume by mid-2026 after upgrades to increase flexibility. GM said the moves respond to slower near‑term EV adoption and an evolving regulatory environment, has taken about a $1.6 billion write-down, and said impacted employees may be eligible for SUB pay and benefits under the UAW agreement. The company said it will use the downtime to make facilities more flexible while maintaining a stated commitment to U.S. manufacturing.