GM unleashes ‘supertruck’ in Hummer EV pickup
Hefty starting price of $112,595 for vehicle
General Motors revealed its first allelectric pickup Tuesday – the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
The pickup, which will be built at GM’S Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, will be the first fully-electric addition to GMC’S lineup that starts production late next year.
Consumers can place reservations for Edition 1 trim now on www.gmc.com. But be prepared to ante up some serious cash, as the starting price is $112,595.
It will be powered by GM’S proprietary Ultium batteries and Ultium Drive, GM’S proprietary EV drive units and have off-road capability.
“This innovative truck comes to market with speed and purpose, bringing GM another step closer to an all-electric future,” said Mark Reuss, GM’S president. “With our Ultium Drive architecture as the foundation for an exceptionally broad range of performance, Hummer EV is perfect for the customer who wants capability, efficiency and performance.”
Future trims
Every GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 will be identically appointed and fully equipped, GM said. Each features a white exterior and a unique Lunar Horizon interior, with special “Edition 1” interior badging. GM said it has a “revolutionary six-bar grille” and it “delivers innovation and luxury” in one package.
The Hummer EV’S design is meant to be bold and futuristic, featuring details such as the distinctive “H” motif seen in a number of elements.
Also, GMC designers have reimagined conventional displays to communicate the vehicle’s capability and technology via exterior lighting and interior user interfaces. “The GMC Hummer EV reimagines an instantly recognizable silhouette for a modern, all-electric future,” said Phil Zak, design executive director.
GM said the 2022 Hummer EV Edition 1’s starting price of $112,595 includes destination charges and it leads “a range of additional trims to be introduced in future model years. Standard equipment on all, including Edition 1, includes Super Cruise capability with three years of service, Ultravision with High Definition Surround Vision, Digital Key, 35-inch-od tires, Infinity Roof, power rear drop glass, six-function Multipro Tailgate and more.”
GM said the Hummer 3x available in the fall 2022 will start at $99,995. The Hummer 2x will be available in spring 2023 starting at $89,995 and the Hummer 2 will be available in spring 2024 starting at $79,995.
A ‘supertruck’
GM is promising the pickup will have some unique driving abilities. For example, one feature GM teased about the vehicle this past summer was its ability to “crab walk,” a steering technology that allows the vehicle to move diagonally.
The pickup will have 1,000 horsepower and an estimated 11,500 poundfeet of torque, generated by three separate motors within two Ultium drive units.
GM said it can go from 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds.
GM is calling it the “supertruck” because of the Hummer’s off-road capability as well as on-road driving and handling.