CompaniesThe GM logo is displayed at the new location of the General Motors Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, on 12, 2026. Rebecca Cook/ReutersReuters3/30/2026|Updated: 3/30/20260:00DETROIT—General Motors is idling a Detroit electric vehicle plant until April 13, extending downtime that began on March 16, the company said on Monday.“Factory ZERO will temporarily adjust production to align EV production with market demand,” a GM spokesperson said. The temporary layoff affects 1,300 workers.





