GM Ends BrightDrop EV Van Production at Ingersoll Plant, Threatening 1,000 Jobs

General Motors has announced it is ending production of its all-electric BrightDrop delivery van at the CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, due to poor sales and weak demand. The BrightDrop was the only vehicle produced at CAMI, which employs approximately 1,000 to 1,200 workers, and this decision casts uncertainty on the plant's future. GM emphasized that the move is market-driven and does not reflect on the workforce's skill, pledging to work with the Canadian and Ontario governments and the Unifor union to explore future opportunities for CAMI. The halt in production follows broader challenges in the North American electric vehicle sector, including the end of U.S. tax credits for electric delivery vehicles and regulatory changes. GM reaffirmed its commitment to Canadian operations despite this setback, but the decision adds to recent blows to the Canadian auto industry, including Stellantis shifting production to the U.S. and pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. Workers at CAMI will receive six months' salary and benefits as per the collective agreement as the company evaluates next steps.