General Motors (GM) plans to introduce hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia at its Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.

The move signals a further shift in the automaker’s strategy as demand for fully electric vehicles develops more slowly than anticipated.

GM has confirmed preparations for hybrid production at the facility as part of more than US$2 billion in investment across the Lansing region.

This includes US$1.25 billion previously announced for the nearby Grand River plant. However, the company has yet to disclose production timelines or officially confirm the models involved.

The Delta Township facility, which recently marked 20 years of operation, produced a record 291,000 three-row SUVs in 2025. GM said continued investment reflects the expertise of its local workforce and the plant’s manufacturing capabilities.

The US Department of Energy is also restructuring a US$500 million manufacturing conversion grant originally awarded in 2024 to support battery-electric vehicle production at Grand River.

The funding, which had not been released, is now intended to support hybrid manufacturing at Delta Township.

The developments come ahead of the 3 November US midterm elections, with automotive investment and manufacturing employment prominent issues in Michigan.

The administration has highlighted new vehicle-industry commitments, including Audi’s proposed US$4 billion investment in Georgia.

GM’s plans underscore the evolving balance between electrification ambitions, consumer demand and industrial policy, as automakers adapt production strategies to changing market conditions.