Was That a Freight Train Moving at Mach Speed or Just a GMC Hummer EV Pickup?

Jul 15, 2026 · 14 min read

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GMC

MSRP

HIGHS

Physics-defying acceleration, well-cushioned ride, rear-wheel steering makes maneuvering easier.

LOWS

Subpar interior for the price point, a leviathan on small roads, brakes lack bite.

VERDICT

The Hummer EV Pickup is a silent, road-legal tank with ridiculous motive force and surprising off-road capability.

By Austin Parsons

Overview

If you've never seen a supersonic SR-71 Blackbird jet in person, we can tell you that it's hard to imagine how an object so large could travel so fast. The GMC Hummer EV, a dreadnought-sized, full-size electric pickup, seems to bend the established laws of physics in the same way.

The Hummer EV might not have the Blackbird's turbo-ramjet engines, but its electric motors do just as good a job of nullifying its nearly five-ton curb weight. The standard 2X trim is quick with its 570-hp dual-motor powertrain, but the 1000-hp 3X tri-motor trim will make you question your understanding of reality with its 3.3-second 60-mph sprint time. With standard all-wheel drive, impressive off-road capability, and plenty of electric driving range on top of its ludicrous performance, the Hummer EV Pickup is just as versatile as it is ludicrous.

Expert Tip: If insanity on wheels is not what you're looking for, know that the top-rated Rivian R1T beats the charging speed, range, and price point of the Hummer EV.

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What's New for 2027?

Changes are minor for the 2027 model year. A handful of new color options have been added to the option sheet, including Dark Ridge, Azurite Blue, Dark Ember, Deep Void Matte, and ICON Yellow. The ICON exterior color harks back to the Hummer H2's signature school bus yellow hue and is available on a limited-run ICON|25 model that also features black exterior accents, serial badging on the instrument cluster, and unique infotainment graphics.

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EV Motor, Power, and Performance

EV Motors: 570-hp dual motor, 1000-hp tri motor
Drivetrain: all-wheel drive

The Hummer EV Pickup currently offers either two or three electric motors. Both configurations come with all-wheel drive; the dual-motor setup has 570 horsepower, and the tri-motor version whips up 1000 horsepower. While we were wowed by the Hummer EV's unearthly acceleration, we were disappointed by its braking performance. Slowing the massive, nearly 10,000-pound machine to a stop from 70 mph took an extra-long 211 feet, and repeated runs resulted in noticeable brake fade. Yikes. Maneuverability at low speeds is better than expected, a direct result of the rear-wheel-steering system, but once you're up and running, the Hummer EV is as unwieldy to drive as other lifted brodozers.

0–60-MPH Times

C/D 60-mph Test: 3.3 seconds (Edition 1 tri-motor)

In Comparison: The Hummer EV Edition 1 we tested had the 1000-hp powertrain, and it rocketed to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds thanks to its Watts to Freedom (WTF) launch control mode. That makes it one of the quickest pickups we've ever tested. And nothing this heavy (9640 pounds) is anywhere near this quick. GMC says that the new Carbon Fiber Edition will be even quicker somehow, with an estimated 0-60 time of just 2.8 seconds. To put that in perspective, if GMC's estimate reflects reality, the Carbon Fiber Edition will equal a C8 Corvette in a sprint to 60 mph despite being nearly three tons heavier.

Towing and Payload Capacity

Max Towing: 12,100 pounds

The Hummer EV pickup's maximum towing capacity is a stout 12,100 pounds, but that requires going with the 570-hp dual-motor powertrain. That exceeds the ratings for the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T, which are rated at up to 10,000 and 11,000 pounds, respectively. However, Hummers with three motors have a towing capacity between 7500 and 8500 pounds. During our towing test, pulling a 6100-pound double-axle camping trailer, the range of our Hummer EV dropped by about half, to just 140 miles at 70 mph.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

C/D Range Test: 290 miles (Edition 1 tri-motor)
EPA/Claimed EV Range: 282-318 miles

The Hummer EV Pickup is available with two battery sizes. The standard 20-module pack provides an EPA-estimated driving range of 311 miles for the 2X and 314 miles for the 3X. The latter can be equipped with a 24-module battery that provides up to 381 miles of range, according to GMC. Opting for the Extreme Off-Road package reduces that estimate to 359 miles.

The Hummer EV Edition 1 we tested on our 75-mph highway route traveled 290 miles on a full charge. It reached a peak charging rate of 287 kilowatts while connected to a DC fast-charger, but it only averaged 98 kW, and it took more than two hours to charge its large battery from 10 to 90 percent. GMC claims the Hummer EV pickup will add 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes; we needed about twice as long.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe

EPA City Ratings: 52-59 MPGe
EPA Highway Ratings: 42-47 MPGe

The Hummer truck's massive weight is the enemy of efficiency. The dual-motor model with its standard 22-inch wheels wears EPA estimates of 59 MPGe city, 47 MPGe highway, and 53 MPGe combined. Making the step up to the tri-motor model drops those figures to 58 MPGe city, 46 MPGe highway, and 52 MPGe combined. For more information about the Hummer EV's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

First Row: Interior materials could be of higher quality considering the Hummer's price tag, and its cabin isn't as spacious as a GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab's. But the interior can be opened to the elements via optional removable roof panels that reintroduce a T-top-like design popular in GM sports and muscle cars in the 1970s and 1980s. When in place, the transparent panels are akin to a normal panoramic glass sunroof, but lifting them off and stowing them in the Hummer's front trunk gives the truck a convertible vibe similar to that of the Jeep Gladiator.

Second Row: As a borderline embarrassingly large rig, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Hummer EV's second row is very spacious. There's plenty of room back there for people and things of many sizes.

Cargo Capacity: The Hummer EV Pickup takes the form of a crew-cab truck with a five-foot-long bed. The interior is well-equipped with locations for storing trinkets, from its sizable door pockets to its massive center console.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Infotainment: 13.4-inch touchscreen
Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Audio System: 14-speaker Bose Premium audio system (standard)

A large 13.4-inch display serves as the infotainment screen, and there's a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel as well. GMC contracted Epic Games—maker of the wildly popular Fortnite video game—to create the graphics for the Hummer EV's infotainment interface. The high-resolution screen and advanced graphics look great, but we noticed some pronounced lag that suggests the system doesn't have quite the processing power it needs to keep up with the software's capabilities. A host of connectivity features are standard, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and GM's OnStar telematics system.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

GM's Super Cruise hands-free driving mode is a standard feature, and we've found it works very well. Less advanced features such as lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring are also included.

Standard Safety Features: automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control with hands-free driving mode

For information about the Hummer EV's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

The Hummer EV SUV comes with a similar warranty to other General Motors products, which means three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage.

Limited Warranty: three years or 36,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: five years or 60,000 miles
Battery Warranty: eight years or 100,000 miles
Complimentary Maintenance: first visit

C/D Test Results and Specs

Each year, we put hundreds of vehicles through our rigorous instrumented testing regimen. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that's because this vehicle hasn't changed since we last tested it, and the test results remain accurate.

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Specifications

Specifications

2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1
Vehicle Type: front- and rear-motors, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $110,295/$118,039
Options: two spare tires with bed mounts, $5200; Illumination package (A-pillar off-road lights, mirror projection lights, tailgate step lighting, virtual auxiliary switches with power distribution box, interior LED lighting), $1695; tailgate speaker by Kicker, $849

POWERTRAIN
Front Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC
Rear Motors: permanent-magnet synchronous AC
Combined Power: 1000 hp
Combined Torque: 1200 lb-ft
Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 205.0 kWh
Onboard Charger: 11.5 kW
Transmissions, F/R: direct-drive

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: control arms/control arms
Tires: Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT
LT305/70R-18 126/123R M+S TPC 2807

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 135.6 in
Length: 216.8 in
Width: 86.7 in
Height: 79.1 in
Passenger Volume: 128 ft3
Cargo Volume: 11 ft3
Curb Weight: 9640 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.3 sec
100 mph: 8.8 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.9 sec @ 106 mph
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.9 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 1.9 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.3 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 106 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 211 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 504 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.73 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
75-mph Highway Range: 290 mi

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