Samsung and General Motors are pausing construction of their New Carlisle EV battery plant. A GM spokesperson confirmed the pause in an emailed statement to WVPE Thursday, saying, "Construction of the battery cell plant in New Carlisle, Indiana will be paused to align production capacity with current demand."
In a separate email, St. Joseph County Economic Development Director Bill Shalliol said the county is working with GM, the state and other partners. He added that work will be done to secure the site.
The plant’s construction contractor laid off some employees last fall, as automakers pulled back on electric vehicle production with the end of federal tax credits. The statement didn’t specify whether GM still expects the plant to open in 2027, but said, “GM and Samsung SDI will communicate plans for the site at a future date.”
