Michigan AG Demands Gotion, Inc. Repay $23.7 Million for Abandoned Battery Plant Project
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office is seeking the return of $23.7 million from Gotion, Inc. after the company abandoned plans for an electric vehicle battery plant in Mecosta County. Gotion received state incentives, including a $125 million Critical Industry Program grant and nearly $23.7 million under the Strategic Site Readiness Program, but failed to meet construction obligations.
The project, initially approved with $715 million in incentives in 2022, was intended to create 2,350 jobs. Local opposition led to a lawsuit between Gotion and Green Township, which voted to rescind support for the project.
A preliminary injunction was granted to Gotion, but the township appealed. Gotion has not repaid the state, and the AG's office has started a 90-day period for repayment. If unpaid, further collection actions will be pursued.
