General Motors is taking $1.6 billion in charges for scaling back its electric vehicle production. In a filing Tuesday, the automaker is blaming weaker federal support and weakening demand.
Breakdown
- GM reports a $1.6 billion charge due to scaling back its EV plans.
- The decision follows changes in U.S. policy, including the end of some EV tax incentives and relaxed emissions rules. 7s
- GM had planned to sell existing EV inventory to dealers to benefit from credits, but has decided against this approach. 29s
- The company is reassessing its extensive EV portfolio, with some models performing better than others. 1m 38s
- Mid-range EV models may be discontinued if sales do not improve in upcoming quarters. 2m 3s