Electric Vehicle battery manufacturer SK Battery America has laid off workers at its primary facility in Commerce, Georgia. Affected employees will continue receiving pay through May 6, 2026, in line with the 60-day notice period required under the WARN Act.
Nearly 1000 Employees Lose Jobs Under SK Battery America’s Force Reduction
SK Battery America, Inc. submitted a WARN notice on March 6, 2026. The filing states that 958 employees were laid off at the company’s Commerce, Georgia facility. The last working day for employees was March 6, 2026, and their employment will terminate on May 6, 2026. The company said affected employees will receive pay equivalent to the 60-day notice period.
The facility is located at 1760 SK Blvd in Commerce, Georgia. The company described the layoffs as part of a workforce reduction. The layoffs come amid broader shifts in the EV industry.
About the EV Battery Manufacturing Company
SK Battery America (SKBA) is an electric vehicle battery producer with its headquarters in Commerce, Georgia. It is the production base of SK On, a battery company based in South Korea. The company specializes in the production of high-technology lithium-ion batteries to use in electric vehicles.
SKBA belongs to the SK Group, which is among the largest industrial conglomerates in South Korea and has businesses in energy, telecommunications, finance, and construction.
The company was established in 2019 and serves the expanding electric mobility market in North America. Its business focuses on EV battery technology, including high-energy-density lithium-ion cells, NCM9 battery technology, and power battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
SK Battery America has invested approximately $2.6 billion in constructing its EV battery facilities in Georgia. This move created multiple high-profile job positions in the area. The company is the provider of battery cells to various automotive companies across the world, such as Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai.
The SK Battery America layoffs reflect the difficulties that the electric vehicle sector is going through. Manufacturing companies re-strategize production strategies in response to the changing demand.
