General Motors confirmed the end of production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van built at CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll, Ontario on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
BrightDrop production will not be moved to another site. The commercial electric delivery van market developed much slower than expected with the plant operating below capacity and production suspended since May 2025. A changing regulatory environment and the elimination of tax credits in the United States have made the business even more challenging. The decision is part of broader adjustments the company is making to North America EV capacity.
“The decision to end production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van is driven by market demand and in no way reflects the commitment and skill of our workforce at CAMI,” said Kristian Aquilina, president and managing director of GM Canada. “This continues to be an uncertain time for our workforce at CAMI, and we are committed to working closely with our employees, Unifor and the Canadian and Ontario governments as we evaluate next steps for the future of CAMI.”
GM appreciates that support from Canadian and Ontario Governments enabled investments in CAMI and is looking forward to engaging with our partners to have meaningful discussions about opportunities for the plant.
The company will work with Unifor to follow the provisions of the collective agreement, and hourly employees will receive six months of salary and the potential for lump sum payments and other benefits.
“Our Canadian operations continue to be a critical part of GM and our North America business,” said Aquilina. “We employ thousands of Canadians across our manufacturing facilities, a multi-campus advanced tech and software centre, parts distribution network, and corporate offices. For more than 100 years, GM has been designing, engineering and building vehicles in Canada and we intend to keep doing so.”
