HUMMER EV THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS

EV Channels Review

The GMC Hummer EV is presented as a polarizing, yet intriguing, electric "super truck" aiming to recapture the iconic Hummer legacy with modern EV technology. While its styling is noted as faithful to the brand, it's also described as divisive, with some finding it only slightly less ugly than other electric trucks. The vehicle boasts impressive performance figures, particularly the "Watts to Freedom" (WTF) mode, which enables a 0-60 mph time of around three seconds, though the advertised 11,500 lb-ft of torque is clarified as wheel torque, not motor torque, a marketing tactic that the reviewers find questionable. Key features highlighted include the crab walk function (seen as a gimmick but useful for maneuverability), extract mode for increased ground clearance, and underbody cameras for off-roading. The removable roof panels and roll-down rear window are praised for enhancing the open-air experience. However, the primary criticisms revolve around its immense size, making it unwieldy in everyday situations, and, most significantly, its exorbitant pricing and delayed availability. The "Edition 1" model starts at over $112,000 and is sold out, with other trims ranging from $80,000 to $100,000, all with multi-year waitlists, making it inaccessible for the mass market and less appealing than comparable internal combustion engine trucks like the Ram TRX or Ford Raptor.