Update: ‘How it compares with the Hummer EV Pickup’ sub-section added under the ‘Based on GM’s Ultium platform’ section.
GMC resurrected the Hummer brand with the new Hummer EV SUV and pickup models. The Hummer brand, which was popular in the 2000s for its oversized gas-guzzling SUVs, went defunct in 2010 after GMC shut operations because of plummeting sales in the U.S. Increasing environmental concerns among car buyers exacerbated the situation — the H2 and H3 SUVs were infamous for their poor fuel efficiency.
Unlike its predecessors, the GMC Hummer EV SUV is a zero-emissions vehicle and offers ground-breaking technology. GMC has ensured that the Hummer EV SUV sports the original SUVs’ appeal — the EV is enormous and boasts cutting-edge off-road equipment. Customers might be intimidated by the size, but the Hummer EV SUV sports excellent maneuverability thanks to first-in-class features like CrabWalk and Extract Mode.
Here’s everything we know about the GMC Hummer EV SUV as of February 2022:
Design
Hummer lettering is embossed onto the front light bar. Image: GMC
Thanks to its large proportions, the Hummer EV SUV’s design harks back to the original Hummer road cars from the 2000s. The bonnet is muscular, and there are three ID (identification) lights mounted on the roof, at the edge of the windshields (front and rear) — these are mandated by the government for extremely wide vehicles for improved visibility in the dark. The bumper has a large skid plate and two tow hooks.
Triple wiper system
What’s also unique is the Hummer EV SUV’s 3-wiper set-up. With its 2380 mm width (with mirrors) and an upright windshield, a conventional set of two wipers cannot cover the glass area. Hence, GMC engineered a unique 3-wiper set-up.
At the rear of the Hummer EV SUV, there’s a sideways opening powered tailgate-mounted with a spare wheel. Image: GMC
A striking element upfront is the full-width front light panel with many intricate elements. The Hummer lettering is embossed onto this panel. The unit also has animated turn indicators like on modern Audis. When the vehicle is charging, the entire light panel doubles up as a charging status display with tiny blue dots indicating the charging status. The LED headlamps are housed in the bumper.
35-inch dia wheels
Except for the entry-level EV2 variant, all variants get 22-inch alloys wrapped around Goodyear all-terrain tires with 35-inch O.D. (overall diameter). The side profile is muscular with squared-off wheel arches. The C-pillar is thick and separates the front and rear windows from the rear quarter glass. Hummer has gone overboard with badging. According to MKBHD, there are 32 Hummer EV branding logos on the interior and exterior of the SUV.
At the rear of the electric SUV, there’s a sideways opening powered-tailgate mounted with a spare wheel. The tailgate opens electrically like a vault, wider than the vehicle. This allows a 48-inch aperture designed to comfortably load large equipment onto the boot. The spare tire mount houses a camera to assist with reversing and helps with trailer alignment. Speaking of trailers, the rear also gets two tow hooks.
Interior
The Hummer SUV offers an open-air driving experience with removable roof panels. Image: GMC
13.4-inch touchscreen
The rugged appeal is carried over to the cabin with a rectangular theme. The dashboard dons a large rectangular 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system that offers Bluetooth, smartphone, and USB connectivity. A slightly smaller 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster sits in the driver’s view, providing a wealth of information, including vehicle performance, off-road statistics, driver awareness, and trail mapping projection from the myGMC app.
The rectangular theme is amplified by the air vents, door trim design, dashboard, and center console, all house rectangular-shaped elements. Below the central touchscreen is a small horizontal display of the climate settings, and further below are physical buttons to alter the HVAC functions. The center console also has a rotary dial to switch between the drive modes and raise or lower the ride height.
Five-seater
On the inside, there’s a similar five-seat layout. Despite being over 500 mm shorter than the Hummer EV Pickup, the SUV offers a large cargo area of 2,316 liters (81.8 cubic feet). The floor becomes flat with the rear seats folded, so heavy equipment remains unobstructed while sliding into the boot. Additionally, there’s a storage space under the load floor, another into the side trim, and even the rear seat backrests have hidden storage areas.
Lunar Shadow interior trim
GMC has showcased how proud it is of the Hummer’s American roots. There’s a subtle American flag on the B-pillar. On the inside, the Edition 1 variant gets a Lunar Shadow theme with a topographical map of the moon all over the EV’s floor. This map is seen in the trunk, floor pads, and the speaker grille. The graphic on the speaker stands out as it shows the Sea of Tranquility and a boot print symbolizing the first human footstep set on the moon.
Infinity roof and Sky panels
The EV can transition from appearing like an army vehicle to a lifestyle SUV thanks to the retractable roofs. The standard ‘Infinity roof’ features removable ‘Sky panels’ that can be manually removed with just a few simple clicks. The powered frunk is large enough to store the removed roof panels comfortably. According to the brand’s press release, GMC Hummer EV SUV customers are likely to be adventurous, so they must enjoy the outdoors.
Based on GM’s Ultium platform
The steering looks rugged, while the driver’s display gives a host of important data. Image: GMC
The Hummer EV SUV is based on the GM’s latest Ultium EV architecture. Electric Hummer EV’s chief engineer Al Oppenheiser said that the EV’s underbody protects the battery and supports the structure. The battery pack is a structural element and not an add-on feature. This enables a unique combination of off-road capability and excellent on-road performance, according to Oppenheiser.
11,500 lb-ft of torque
The GMC Hummer EV will be available in 5 five variants with either a dual-motor or a tri-motor set-up. Customers can have the SUV with a 16-module battery or a larger 20-module unit. The dual-motor configuration produces 625 hp and 7,400 lb-ft. The tri-motor set-up produces 830 hp and a whopping 11,500 lb-ft.
Range
The former provides 250 miles of range while the latter promises over 300 miles on a single charge, claims GMC. Recent EPA filings have revealed the combined range of Edition 1, which is rated at 329 miles, according to Car and Driver’s February 15 report. A similar range can be expected on the GMC Hummer SUV, as they share the same battery pack. However, expect lower variants have more range compared to Edition 1.
Acceleration
GMC claims the SUV can sprint to 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.5 seconds by enabling the WTF (Watts to Freedom) mode, which is GMC speak for launch control. That’s despite tipping scales at 9,063 pounds, of which 2,923 pounds is the weight of the battery alone, according to the EPA filings. Car and Driver says the usable battery size of the Hummer EV is 200 kWh, which is significantly more than the Rivian R1T (129 kWh usable) and the Ford F-150 Lightning (131 kWh usable).
Although, it’s easy to be misled by the torque figure, which relates to the motor torque produced at the wheel, multiplied by the transmission’s drive ratio. Generally, EVs have a drive reduction ratio of 8:1, so the torque multiplied by the transmission is higher. By this logic, 11,500 lb-ft translates to around 1400 lb-ft (1900 Nm), which sounds like a more accurate figure than GMC claimed.
Variants
Hummer EV SUV VariantEV2EV2XEV3XEdition 1Edition 1(Off-road package)Range (miles)250+300+300+329 (EPA estimate)280+Motors22333Battery16-module20-module20-module20-module20-moduleBattery sizeTBA200 kWh200 kWh200 kWh200 kWhPower (hp)625625830830830Torque (lb-ft)7400740011,50011,50011,500DC fast charging400v800v800v800v800vOptional kit20-module battery, DCFC, and 300+ rangeOff-road packageOff-road package
The torque figure is at the wheel (after transmission multiplication).
Off-road specifications
The Hummer EV SUV is nearly 5 meters long, over 2.1 meters wide, and has a massive 406 mm (16 inches) ground clearance. The front and rear overhangs are relatively short and combined with the high ground clearance; the EV gets an approach angle of 49.6 degrees, a departure angle of 49 degrees (sans spare tire), and a break-over angle of 34.4 degrees. Water fording capability is 813 mm (32 inches), while suspension travel is 330 mm (13 inches). This should enable the GMC Hummer EV SUV to reach the farthest end of any off-road trail.
Hummer EV SUV aspectValueWheelbase (in. / mm)126.7 / 3,218Vehicle length w/o spare (in. / mm)196.8 / 4,999.5Width w/o mirrors (in. / mm)86.5 / 2,196Width w/ mirrors (in. / mm)93.7 / 2,380Max ground clearance (in. / mm)16.0 / 406Front overhang (in. / mm)34.7 / 881Rear overhang w/o spare (in. / mm)35.5/ 900.5Max approach angle^ (deg.)49.6Max departure angle^ w/o spare (deg.)49.0Max breakover angle^ (deg.)34.4Max water fording depth^ (in. / mm)32 / 813Track width (in. / mm)73.3 / 1,863 (front and rear)Turning circle, with available 4 Wheel Steer (ft. / m)35.4 / 10.8Suspension travel (in. / mm)13 / 330 (front and rear)
^Max off-road performance specs enabled by available Extract Mode
How it compares with the Hummer EV Pickup
Even though the Hummer EV pickup and the Hummer EV SUV share the same platform and have an identical nose, there are some distinctions in performance and range. Electric motors on the Edition 1 variant of the pickup produce 1,000 hp, while the SUV has been tuned for 830 hp on top variants and 625 hp on lower variants. The acceleration times differ; the 830 hp pickup sprints to 60 mph in 3 seconds, while the SUV takes 0.5 seconds longer. The official website confirms a 14 percent lower range for the SUV (300 miles, as opposed to the pickup’s 350 miles).
While off-road prowess is near-identical, the departure and break-over angles are different. The SUV’s departure angle without the spare tire is 49 degrees, while the breakover angle is 34.4 degrees. On the Hummer EV Pickup, the departure angle is 38.4 degrees, while the breakover angle is 32.2 degrees in the Extract Mode, which raises the ride height to its maximum level. The pickup is also 20 inches longer than the SUV, thanks to the bed.
Features
The rear seats can be folded flat for over 2300 liters of storage. Also, the boot floor gets the Lunar Shadow designed. Image: GMC
4-wheel steering
The Hummer EV SUV’s feature list makes it stand out from the competition. For starters, the Hummer EV gets 4-wheel-steering, which gives the 5-meter-long SUV a turning radius of just 10.8 meters — less than that of the Ford Mustang Mach-E. This feature, however, isn’t available on the base EV2 variant.
Digital key
Additionally, there’s top drawer technology on offer. The 13.4-inch infotainment can be used to monitor energy use, set up charging schedules, and look at battery temperature via the Energy App. Thanks to the Digital Key, the Hummer EV can also detect nearby owners. The system detects if the owner’s smartphone is nearby and enables passive operations like lighting and unlocking.
Bose audio
The driver’s display showcases off-roading details like performance readouts, ride height information, TPMS, compass readings, pitch and roll status, and more. The Hummer EV SUV also gets a Bose sound system, driver’s seat with haptic feedback, and highly customizable screens for an immersive driving experience.
There’s also ‘My Mode,’ which helps the driver personalize the suspension, steering, acceleration, and sound settings according to their needs.
Drives diagonally with CrabWalk
The 2X, 3X, and Edition 1 variants get 4-wheel-steering as standard and get the CrabWalk function, which allows the vehicle to drive diagonally to get past tight spaces. The variants also feature the Extract Mode feature, which raises the adaptive air suspension to its maximum ride height to help it drive over large obstacles. Another standard feature across variants includes Super Cruise, an ADAS feature that allows autonomous driving with support for over 200,000 miles of recorded roads.
Extreme Off-road Package
Buyers can also have the Edition 1 with the optional Extreme Off-road Package that adds 18-inch wheels wrapped around 35-inch OD Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires. The kit also adds underbody armor to protect the battery from harsh off-road conditions, rock sliders mounted under the side body that help the vehicle slide off large rocks and protect the paint, underbody cameras with washers, front eLocker, and rear virtual lockers, and heavy-duty ball-spline half-shafts that improve wheel articulation during extreme off-roading.
Power Station generator & e4WD
The Edition 1 also gets what GMC calls the Power Station generator. The Hummer EV SUV’s battery can be used for various purposes, including jump-starting another vehicle and powering external devices and accessories at 120 v, 25 A, or 3 W. On the 3X and the Edition 1 variants, e4WD with torque vectoring is available, which manages torque distribution between the wheels for maximum grip through tricky surfaces.
Off-road Trail Mapping
Off-road information on the driver’s display shows pitch and roll angles, drift angles, and more. Image: GMC
The Hummer EV SUV owners get an updated version of the myGMC smartphone app, a new off-road trail mapping feature. The app is meant to make off-road driving easy as it helps plan and navigate off-road drives, helps locate charging stations near the trails, and provides real-time power consumption information. If the trails are not under the network coverage area, the route plans can be downloaded and used as offline maps using the SUV’s central touchscreen.
Price & Release Date
Production of the Hummer EV SUV Edition 1 and Edition 1 with the Off-road package will begin by early 2023. The Edition 1 is priced at USD 105,595. The EV2X and the EV3X variants will be available from Spring 2023 onwards, while the base EV2 variant will only be available two years from now, in the U.S. by Spring 2024.
GM ramping up Hummer production
It’s noteworthy that GM is ramping up the production of its EVs. In February 2022, CEO Mary Barra confirmed, as reported by Reuters, that GM plans to increase Hummer EV pickup production to 21,000 units this year, which is nearly six times what was initially promised. She also quoted that GM would manufacture 400,000 EVs in North America in 2022 and 2023, hinting at an impressive customer response for its upcoming EVs.
For perspective, GMC has 59,000 reservations for the Hummer EV (pickup and SUV combined) and a staggering 110,000 reservations for the Silverado EV. Production of the Cadillac Lyriq has also been scaled up from 3,200 to 25,000.
Hummer EV SUV VariantEV2EV2XEV3XEdition 1Edition 1(Off-road package)MSRP (USD)79,99589,99599,995105,595110,595AvailabilitySpring 2024Spring 2023Spring 2023Early 2023Early 2023
USA MSRP excludes tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Optional equipment is extra.
Showcased at SEMA 2021
The Electric Hummer SUV Edition 1 variant in matte green paint was showcased at SEMA 2021. Image: GMAuthority.com
The GMC Hummer EV SUV was showcased in Moonshot Green Matte paint at the 2021 SEMA show (November 2021), exclusive color for the Edition 1 variant. The SUV appeared rather large compared to other vehicles showcased at SEMA. The show car was stood on 22-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch Goodyear all-terrain tires. The display model also featured the Lunar Shadow theme with a topographical map of the moon in the cabin.
Accessories
GMC says there are 200 accessories available on the Hummer EV pickup, many of which should be offered to Hummer EV SUV customers. Image: GMC
At the 2021 SEMA show, GMC also showcased a range of accessories for the Hummer EV. GMC says the comprehensive list of optional kits amounts to 200 products, giving customers a great range of items to choose from. GMC showcased the accessories for the Hummer EV pickup. Still, it is likely; the SUV can also be equipped with non-bed-related items. You can view the walkaround video on Parts Counter Gurus (via Youtube).
Hummer may offer the following equipment on the SUV optionally:
- Roof Cross Rail Package
- Roof-top tent and crossbar mounts
- 50-inch roof-mounted off-road light bar
- Battery-powered refrigerator
- Off-road recovery kit
- Front off-road auxiliary lights
- Hummer EV Emblems in Tech Bronze
- 18-inch Tech Bronze Wheels
- All weather eTrunk with vertical cargo net
- Outside rearview mirror projection lights
- Interior Ambient footwell lighting
- Sky convertible top
- Front center console lockable storage
- Under-seat organizer and I-Bar storage
GMC Hummer EV SUV FAQs
What is the GMC Hummer EV SUV release date?
Customer deliveries of the Electric Hummer SUV are slated for early 2023.
What is the GMC Hummer EV SUV price?
The base electric Hummer SUV price starts at $79,995 (2024 model) and tops out at $110,995.
Which SUVs would the GMC Hummer EV SUV compete with?
The Hummer SUV should rival the Mercedes EQG, Lucid Gravity, and the Mercedes EQS SUV.
Featured image: GMC
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