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2024 GMC HUMMER EV Review

byDan FrioReviews Editor

　　Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to zzdcar, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.

　　, rating written byDan FrioDirector, Vehicle Testing

　　Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at zzdcar, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.

　　When engineers are turned loose to reimagine the old gas-guzzling Hummer H2 as a futuristic electric truck, you get the 2024 GMC Hummer EV. The results aren't especially environmentally conscious — the 9,000-pound Hummer thirsts for electricity and its battery is twice the size of most EV batteries — but they are impressive. Despite its enormous heft, the Hummer pickup can dash from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, quicker than some Aston Martins and BMW M models. It can also tow up to 7,500 pounds or drive nearly 400 miles on a single charge, which we verified in zzdcar real-world range testing. Alas, you'll have to pay a lot to get this electric supertruck even with this year's introduction of two lower-priced trim levels.

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GMC HUMMER EV Insights

Trim:HUMMER EV 2X

　　2X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (electric DD) - $96,550 MSRP3X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $104,650 MSRP

　　

Range

 zzdcar TESTED

　　390 miles

　　zzdcar Tested Rangezzdcar begins with a full battery charge and drives the vehicle on a mix of city and highway roads (approximately 60% city, 40% highway) until the battery is almost entirely empty. (We target 10 miles of remaining range for safety.) The miles traveled and the indicated remaining range are added together for the zzdcar Tested Range figure.

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 332 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

　　from 58067

　　

EV Battery Warranty

　　8 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　10.5 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　No rebates available in 58067

　　

Cost to Drive

　　$133/mo

　　HUMMER EV

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　　$233/mo

　　Truck Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Going off-road in the Hummer EV

The Hummer EV pickup's massive width and presence create high drama, but a 5-foot bed, reasonable towing capacity, 12-inch ground clearance (with the air suspension) and ability to ford 2 feet of water give it a genuine adventure skill set. The unique CrabWalk feature also helps it move diagonally around obstacles. Size will limit its trail access but not its capabilities.

　　

Competitors to consider

The Ford F-150 Lightning essentially electrifies the F-150's beloved and proven platform, making it today's most normal EV pickup. Between it and the bonkers Hummer EV is the Rivian R1T, which is smaller but offers plenty of power and off-road capability. Also coming online are the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV, both of which are related to the Hummer EV. For a deeper dive into the Hummer EV pickup's pros and cons, be sure to read our Expert Rating.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.5/10

　　How does the HUMMER EV drive? The size and weight of the Hummer EV pickup present some natural challenges when it comes to driving it. It's very wide so you need to pay extra attention to your steering inputs to make sure you're staying within your lane. Not helping matters is the steering that doesn't give you a clear sense of when the front wheels are pointed straight ahead. This isn't uncommon for off-road-focused vehicles with large, meaty all-terrain tires, so the Hummer doesn't stand alone here, but none are quite this big either.

　　As for cornering ability, our test driver's logbook note on the subject — "LOLOLOLOL" — pretty much sums it up. A Princess cruise liner likely has more turning aptitude than this thing. But heck, in a straight line, it's full steam ahead. Initiating the Watts To Freedom launch control mode of a 3X model primes the Hummer powertrain to deliver the maximum amount of torque at launch, propelling this approximately 10,000-pound truck to 60 mph in a scant 3.3 seconds in our testing. That's quicker than the Ford F-150 Lightning (4.0 seconds) and Rivian R1T (3.5 seconds). And even when not in max-attack mode, the Hummer doles out speed with ease.

　　To our surprise, the Hummer also stops commendably well for its size. We recorded a consistent distance of 135 feet in our testing, which is certainly better than many heavy-duty trucks we've tested. The brakes are very easy and predictable to modulate in everyday use, and the motors offer strong regenerative braking that can provide that one-pedal driving experience that many EV enthusiasts have come to expect.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the HUMMER EV? The Hummer EV pickup doesn't provide enough luxury experience to match its price, but there's enough comfort to be found that the family won't protest group outings in it. The ride quality is pretty good for such a heavy off-road-oriented vehicle. The Hummer actually feels more like a big SUV than a big truck, and it doesn't feel nearly as stiff as the Rivian R1T. It's also slightly less utilitarian-feeling than the F-150 Lightning.

　　The seats in the Hummer are also decent, offering support in most places it's needed, though we found the armrest material a little too rough in texture for bare elbows. We love that our test vehicle had tri-zone climate control to ensure rear passengers could tailor their temps to their liking, but we found the cooling power of the AC system to be a bit lacking. The heated and ventilated seats were much more effective.

　　The biggest enemy to the Hummer's overall cabin comfort is the noise. Our Edition 1's removable roof panels developed all sorts of wind noise on the highway, enough to nearly drown out the road hum generated by the chunky all-terrain tires. The whine from the electric motors, though not an actual nuisance, is also much more noticeable than in any other electric truck.

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