GM(US:GM) Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2026-01-12 10:31Core Viewpoint - General Motors reported a significant loss of up to $7 billion in Q4 due to challenges in electric vehicle (EV) transition and restructuring in the Chinese market, leading to a 1.9% drop in stock price after the announcement [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company expects to incur a loss of $6 billion related to the electric vehicle transition, alongside $1.1 billion in service fees tied to the restructuring in China [1] - In 2022, General Motors sold less than 170,000 electric vehicles in the U.S., falling short of its previous target of producing 1 million EVs by 2025 [1] - The company plans to report additional significant cash and non-cash expenses related to ongoing commercial negotiations with supply bases in 2026, which are expected to be lower than the 2025 EV-related expenses [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The demand for electric vehicles in North America is anticipated to slow down in 2025 due to the termination of consumer tax incentives and the relaxation of emission regulations [1] - In response to declining EV sales, General Motors is reducing its EV production capacity and has reintroduced the low-cost Chevrolet Bolt, despite high tariffs on Chinese imports [2] - The company faced a 43% decline in EV sales in the latter half of the previous year, following the Trump administration's cancellation of the $7,500 EV consumer tax credit [2] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Ford Motor Company also announced a significant write-down of $19.5 billion and is shifting focus from large electric vehicles to more profitable hybrid and internal combustion engine models [3] - Ford sold 84,100 pure electric vehicles in the U.S. in 2025, which is less than half of General Motors' total sales [3]