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General Motors Plans to Lay Off Thousands Due to EV Demand Decline

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
3,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.8%
3,000 OF 163,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: EV and battery plants.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

General Motors Company has announced plans to lay off thousands of workers as a response to declining demand for electric vehicles and changing regulatory conditions. The company is expected to cut approximately 3,000 positions, reflecting its need to adjust to the current market landscape. This decision comes amid broader challenges in the automotive industry, particularly in the EV sector. While specific locations and departments affected have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of GM's strategy to streamline operations and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

General Motors Company cut 3,000 jobs affecting its EV and battery plants team.

That is roughly 1.8% of the 163,000 people General Motors Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 43 layoff events at General Motors Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 50,830 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

General Motors Company has announced planned job cuts affecting 3,000 employees. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by General Motors Company.

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Consumer Cyclical · 163,000 employees
43
EVENTS TRACKED
68K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 28, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025