GM(US:GM) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-09 07:05Core Viewpoint - General Motors (GM) has announced significant losses in its electric vehicle (EV) investments, primarily due to policy shifts favoring fossil fuels, leading to a decline in EV sales [2][7]. Group 1: Financial Impact - GM expects to report a loss of $7.1 billion by Q4 2025, reflecting the diminished value of investments in battery factories and EV assembly lines [2][7]. - The total loss includes approximately $1.1 billion related to restructuring costs for GM's non-EV business in China [2][7]. - In October of the previous year, GM reported a $1.6 billion loss due to factors related to EV assets [8]. Group 2: Policy Changes and Market Conditions - The Trump administration's policies have increased costs for multiple automakers, with Ford recently announcing a projected loss of $19.5 billion in its EV business [8]. - The cancellation of a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for EV purchases or leases has significantly increased the difficulty of selling EVs [8]. - GM's recent filing indicates that the termination of consumer tax incentives and the relaxation of emission regulations have led to a slowdown in EV demand across North America [8]. Group 3: Product Line and Strategy - GM has one of the most extensive EV product lines among automakers outside of China, including luxury models like the Cadillac Escalade IQ and more affordable options like the Chevrolet Equinox EV [9]. - To achieve profitability for these models, GM needs to significantly increase production and sales to leverage economies of scale [9].