GM and LG Restart EV Battery Production in Ohio After Seven-Month Shutdown
The Ultium Cells joint venture resumes operations at its Lordstown facility, a key supplier for GM's electric vehicle lineup.
General Motors and LG Energy Solution have restarted battery cell production at their Ultium Cells manufacturing plant in Lordstown, Ohio, following a seven-month halt in operations.
What Happened
The two companies confirmed that the joint venture facility has resumed producing battery cells for electric vehicles. The plant, operated by Ultium Cells LLC—a 50-50 partnership between GM and LG Energy Solution—had been idled since late 2025. Production restart marks a significant step in restoring supply of battery cells critical to GM's EV manufacturing plans.
Why It Matters
The Lordstown facility is a key component of GM's strategy to bring more EV production onshore and reduce dependence on imported battery components. The plant supplies Ultium battery packs used in the Cadillac Lyriq, GMC Hummer EV, and upcoming models including the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Silverado EV RST. Any extended production gap at the facility can create bottlenecks downstream for vehicle assembly.
The Bottom Line
GM and LG are working to ramp production back to normal levels at the Ohio plant. The restart restores a critical link in GM's domestic battery supply chain as the automaker continues its push toward higher EV production volumes.
