GM Factory ZERO (Detroit-Hamtramck)
General Motors, Detroit, Michigan
Factory ZERO, formerly Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly, opened in 1985 on the Detroit-Hamtramck line on land that included the Poletown neighborhood. GM retooled it as its first fully dedicated EV plant, and it builds the HUMMER EV, Silverado EV, Sierra EV and Escalade IQ.
- Company
- General Motors
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1985
- Employees
- Not stated
- Industry
- Vehicles
- Revised
- November 11, 2026
What is made here
GMC HUMMER EV pickup and SUV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Facts
| Opened | 1985 (company: gm.com) |
|---|---|
| Role | GM's first fully dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant, formerly Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly (company: gm.com) |
| Products | HUMMER EV pickup and SUV, Silverado EV, Sierra EV and Escalade IQ (company: gm.com) |
| Location | Straddles the border of Detroit and Hamtramck, on land that included the Poletown neighborhood (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
We haven't found a public tour of this factory. See factory tours in Michigan.
Sources
- GM: Factory ZERO (company, checked November 11, 2026)
- Wikipedia: Factory Zero (reference, checked November 11, 2026)
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