General Motors Ends Chevrolet Malibu Production to Ramp Up Electric Vehicle Focus

After six decades, GM phases out the Malibu, shifting resources to the Chevrolet Bolt EV amid a broader industry pivot towards electrification.

General Motors will halt Chevrolet Malibu production in November 2024, marking the end of its last traditional sedan in the U.S.
The Kansas-based Fairfax Assembly plant will undergo a $390 million retooling to produce the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV.
Over 10 million Malibus have been sold since its 1964 debut; the model saw a 12.5% sales drop in early 2024.
GM's strategic shift includes pausing Cadillac XT4 production in January 2025 to accommodate new EV manufacturing lines.
The automotive industry's trend towards SUVs and electric vehicles influenced GM's decision to discontinue the Malibu.