General Motors has confirmed that production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van has ended at the CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. The company will not move production to another facility.
The decision follows slower-than-expected demand for electric delivery vehicles, leaving the CAMI plant operating below capacity. Production has been on pause since May 2025. GM cited changes in EV incentives and regulations, including the removal of U.S. tax credits for certain vehicles, as additional challenges to the BrightDrop business model.
The move comes as GM adjusts its overall electric vehicle manufacturing capacity across North America.
Impact on Fleet Customers
BrightDrop, a GM subsidiary, was launched in 2021 to provide fully electric delivery vans and fleet management technology to commercial operators such as FedEx, Ryder, and Merchants Fleet. The BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 models were designed to support last-mile and regional delivery operations with zero-emission performance and connected services.
While GM has not detailed what will happen to existing BrightDrop assets and support infrastructure, fleet customers are expected to continue receiving parts and service for vehicles already in operation.
GM Canada Addresses Workforce and Future Plans
“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 said it will follow collective bargaining provisions with Unifor. Hourly employees will receive six months of salary, along with the potential for lump-sum payments and other benefits.
Continuing Commitment to Canadian Operations
GM emphasized that its Canadian operations remain an important part of its North American business strategy, including manufacturing, software development, and parts distribution.
“Our Canadian operations continue to be a critical part of GM and our North America business,” Aquilina said. “We employ thousands of Canadians across our manufacturing facilities, tech centers, parts distribution network, and corporate offices. For more than a century, GM has been designing, engineering, and building vehicles in Canada, and we intend to continue that tradition.”
