In Pictures: Ultium Cells Ohio plant to restart battery cell production for GM EVs after 7-month halt

Ultium Cells' Ohio plant is set to resume battery cell production next week, returning 1,400 workers to the job after a seven-month pause.

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The restart aims to supply battery cells for GM's electric vehicle lineup as the automaker recalibrates its EV strategy.

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GM's decision to bring the Ohio plant back online follows weaker-than-expected EV demand that forced the earlier shutdown.

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The joint venture with LG Energy Solution remains central to GM's plan to scale domestic battery production.

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Meanwhile, GM is shifting its Tennessee joint venture plant to produce energy storage batteries instead of EV cells.

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The changing battery landscape reflects broader uncertainty across the U.S. electric vehicle market.

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Samsung SDI's purchase of GM's stake in an Indiana battery project signals further realignment among suppliers.

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Charging infrastructure continues to expand even as automakers adjust their near-term electrification timelines.

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Ultium Cells expects the Ohio restart to stabilize output as GM navigates shifting demand for EVs.

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