GM lays off about 1,750 employees amid 'slower near-term EV adoption' and 'evolving regulatory environment'

Group 1 - General Motors is temporarily cutting about 5,500 roles as part of its changes to the electric vehicle (EV) strategy, with approximately 1,750 employees facing indefinite layoffs [1][2] - The Factory Zero plant in Detroit will reduce operations from two shifts to one, with 2,200 of the 3,400 furloughed workers returning on January 5, 2026, while 1,200 will be laid off indefinitely [1][2] - GM is shutting down two Ultium Cells battery plants in Warren, Ohio, and Spring Hill, Tennessee, between January 5 and mid-2026, affecting 700 workers in Spring Hill and 850 in Warren with temporary layoffs, while 550 workers will face indefinite layoffs [2][3] Group 2 - The company is adjusting its EV capacity in response to slower near-term EV adoption and changes in the regulatory environment, while reaffirming its commitment to U.S. manufacturing [2] - GM is taking a $1.6 billion charge as it revises its EV strategy due to expectations of slowing demand for electric vehicles [3] - Recent layoffs also include hundreds of workers as part of a restructuring of the design engineering team [4]