GMC Hummer EV

The Hummer EV is assembled in Detroit and uses batteries produced by LG Chem in South Korea, with plans later to start producing batteries in the U.S. It is planned for SUV models produced from 2024 onward to be equipped to charge other electric vehicles using an onboard 19.2 kW charger. The electric motors' torque profile make it suitable for towing trailers. It includes various options, such as cameras that allow the driver to see underneath it and four-wheel steering. The SUV variant is rated to tow up to and seats five passengers with of cargo space behind the rear seats and with the back seats folded down. The pickup truck variant has a longer wheelbase than the SUV. The pickup variant has a high bed with a payload capacity of as well as a front trunk. The front trunk on both models is also intended to store the four removable roof panels when needed. It has eighteen cameras installed, as well as front-and-rear pedestrian alerts designed to aid drivers' situational awareness. These accompany numerous other driver-assistance features such as automatic braking and blind-spot warnings. It weighs , with the battery weighing almost . With a gross vehicle weight rating of , it is classified as a class 3 medium-duty truck in the United States. Origins The GMC Hummer EV originated from the discontinued Hummer brand that was founded by AM General, the manufacturer of the original HUMVEE light military vehicle that was later adapted to civilian spec and sold to the public as the Hummer H1. In 1999, General Motors purchased the rights to the Hummer name and began marketing it as a full-fledged brand with a lineup that eventually included the Hummer H2 and Hummer H3. The Hummer brand was discontinued in 2010 following the General Motors bankruptcy. == Trims ==

Edition 1 Edition 1 started production in 2022 as a limited edition and the sole model available for the first year. It was available for pre-order by the end of the launch event on October 20, 2020. All Edition 1 units are white with a black roof and feature bronze-colored wheels. The interior is a two-tone black-and-gray with bronze accents and Edition 1 badges. The Edition 1 also features Easter eggs themed after the Apollo 11 moon landing. Edition 1 has three electric motors with , of range, Initial sales of the Edition 1 were delayed, but were later available in 2022. The "Crab Walk" feature, which allows the Hummer EV to travel diagonally by using four-wheel steering, comes standard with Edition 1. Edition 1 also includes UltraVision underbody cameras for easier off-road maneuverability and visibility, adaptive air suspension, steel underbody armor, a system called "Extract Mode" which lifts the suspension for more clearance, a driver assistance system that allows for automatic lane change and hands-free driving on compatible highways that have been mapped by GM, a digital key, removable roof panels, and GMC's MultiPro Tailgate. In Extract Mode, approach, departure, and breakover angles are 49.7, 38.4, and 32.2 degrees respectively. Ground clearance is and maximum water fording depth is . GMC estimates wall-climbing ability at and suspension travel at . EV3X Following the end of production for the Edition 1, GMC introduced the EV3X trim in 2023 as model year 2023 for the Pickup body style, and model year 2024 for the SUV body style. The Pickup version has near identical specifications as the Edition 1 and features three electric motors with an output of 1,000 horsepower, along with an EPA estimated range of 329 miles with the off-road package and 355 miles with the standard 22-inch wheels. The SUV version of the EV3X trim also features three electric motors, outputting 830 horsepower in the SUV configuration, along with EPA estimated range of 298 miles with the off-road package and 314 miles with the standard 22-inch wheels. EV2x Includes all the features of EV2; however, it will also come standard with four-wheel steering, Crab Walk, adaptive air suspension with adaptive ride control, and optional Extract mode. This trim will output an estimated using a dual motor system, will have an estimated range of at least , and is expected to be available in Spring of 2023. EV2 This was set to be the base Hummer EV trim which was to include Super Cruise(R), HD surround view, digital key, infinity roof, a multi pro tailgate, and rear drop glass among other standard features. The EV2 was expected to output an estimated using a dual motor system, with an estimated range of at least . It was expected to be available by Spring 2024. == Production ==

The Hummer EV is produced at GM's Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly (also referred to as Factory Zero) plant in Michigan. Production of the Hummer EV Truck commenced on November 17, 2021, while the Hummer EV SUV started production on January 30, 2023. In October 2020, GM invested $2.2 billion in the plant for the production of these electric vehicles. As of Q3 2022, 783 units had been delivered to customers. For the 2024 model year, GMC introduced a limited "Omega Edition" trim with production of this trim limited to 550 examples for the Pickup body style and 1,108 for the SUV body style. As of October 2024, 14,039 units have been produced. The Hummer EV is manufactured by General Motors exclusively in left-hand drive (LHD) configuration. For right-hand drive (RHD) markets, conversions are carried out by Autogroup International, a specialist vehicle engineering company. These conversions are performed to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards, enabling the Hummer EV to be compliant and operable in countries where RHD vehicles are required. == Marketing ==

On January 30, 2020, GM released three advertisements for the Hummer EV, followed by Super Bowl LIV commercials on February 2, 2020, with LeBron James as the spokesperson. In January 2021, GMC announced a multiyear sponsorship deal with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) which sees CGR rebranded as GMC Hummer EV Chip Ganassi Racing in the FIA-sanctioned international electric off-road racing series Extreme E. As part of the sponsorship deal, the team's Spark Odyssey 21 body will be styled as the Hummer EV. == Sales ==

== Criticism and safety concerns ==

The GMC Hummer EV is over twice the weight of an average American car. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety performed checks to ensure their equipment could handle its mass before crash testing it, since it weighs around more than any vehicle previously tested. As an SUV, it is far more likely to kill pedestrians in accidents than a conventional car. It has been noted by critics concerned about the safety of the vehicle. In the United States it can be driven by anyone with a normal drivers' license, These factors have contributed to concerns that some owners may not be sufficiently skilled to drive it safely. It is intended to appeal to customers who otherwise would not have considered buying an electric vehicle, with the expectation that most owners will purchase it as a second or third car, likely negating the environmental benefits of its electric drivetrain. Its high mass leads to high levels of particulate emissions from tire and road wear compared with lighter vehicles, which can cause various negative health effects. Because of this, the Hummer EV has been described as an attempt at "greenwashing". == See also ==