GM Hires Ex-Tesla Executive to Lead EV Battery Strategy

Kurt Kelty joins General Motors as vice president of Batteries, aiming to make electric vehicles more affordable and propel GM as a leader in EV technology.

General Motors (GM) has hired Kurt Kelty, a former Tesla executive and recognized battery expert, as its new vice president of Batteries to lead its EV battery strategy.
Kelty's role will focus on developing and commercializing high-quality, lower-cost EV batteries to make electric vehicles more affordable and profitable for GM.
With over 30 years of experience in battery technology, Kelty aims to leverage his expertise to help GM achieve its electrification goals and become a leader in EV technology.
Kelty's hiring is part of GM's broader commitment to invest $35 billion in EVs and autonomous technology by 2025, aiming to produce 1 million electric vehicles in North America.
GM's move to hire Kelty follows its strategy adjustment to include plug-in hybrids in its lineup, alongside its focus on scaling the output of its Ultium-based EV models.