GM's Stock Slides to 255th in Liquidity as Tesla's Affordable EVs Intensify Competition

On September 22, 2025, , , ranking 255th in market liquidity. The stock’s performance came amid broader industry shifts driven by Tesla’s (TSLA) strategic push into the sub-$30,000 electric vehicle (EV) market. Tesla’s new affordability-focused models, produced under a third-generation platform, , signaling intensified competition in the EV sector.

While Tesla’s cost-cutting initiatives pose a long-term challenge to legacy automakers, General Motors faces immediate pressures from shifting market dynamics. The company’s joint venture with LG Energy Solution plans to scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production by 2027, a move to counter rising material costs and supply chain constraints. However, , where affordability is a key purchasing driver.

Strategic partnerships and technological investments highlight GM’s response to evolving demand. . Meanwhile, GM’s collaboration with AT&T to integrate 5G connectivity into 2024 model year vehicles reflects its efforts to enhance software-defined vehicle capabilities. These initiatives align with broader trends in EV infrastructure, including battery recycling advancements and , which could mitigate long-term supply risks.

Market participants are closely monitoring GM’s ability to balance innovation with cost discipline. The company’s decision to pause Gigafactory Mexico expansion until after the 2024 U.S. election highlights geopolitical uncertainties, particularly around tariffs and trade policies. . For General Motors, .

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