Overview

• General Motors has paused production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, citing lower-than-expected market demand.
• The suspension, which begins after a limited production run in May, will last until October 2025, during which the facility will be retooled for the 2026 model year.
• Approximately 500 of the plant's 1,200 unionized employees face indefinite layoffs, sparking criticism from union leaders and concerns in the local community.
• GM emphasized that the decision is driven by inventory adjustments and sluggish sales, with only 274 BrightDrop units sold in Q1 2025, and not by recent U.S. auto tariffs.
• The CAMI plant will operate on a reduced schedule upon reopening, with GM reaffirming its commitment to the facility and EV production in Canada.