7 Interesting Facts about the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV
The Hummer EV SUV is extreme in every sense of the word, which means it has lots of intriguing details.
The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV is the epitome of extreme. Not only is it physically imposing and heavy like the military vehicles it's named after, but it's also extremely powerful and quick. The Hummer SUV we drove featured three electric motors with a combined 830 horsepower and 1200 pound-feet of torque, which are estimated to launch the four-plus-ton leviathan to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
Of course, there's more to the electric Hummer than just those headline-grabbing numbers. As the alternative body style to the Hummer EV pickup truck (GMC calls it the SUT), the SUV version has some key differences and interesting details that we've compiled below.
That Profile
The SUV version of the Hummer EV has a different side profile than it pickup-truck counterpart. That much is obvious to anyone with working eyes. Less noticeable is the different distances between their axles, with SUV's wheelbase shrinking down 8.9 inches to 126.7 inches. From stem to stern, the SUV is just over 17 feet long and roughly 10 inches shorter than the Hummer EV SUT.
Protection for Precious Cargo
Unlike with the pickup truck's cargo bed, the only way stuff in the back of the Hummer EV SUV will get wet is if it somehow ends up under water—something that's not entirely impossible, considering its propensity for off-roading. The SUT has more room to haul, but the SUV provides better protected storage, and its cargo hold is accessed via a side-hinged rear door with a spare tire mounted on back.
Surprising Turning Radius
Despite its considerable size, the Hummer EV SUV can turn tighter than the tinier Chevy Bolt EUV. How you ask? The magic of the available four-wheel steering, which gives the Hummer a turning circle of just 35.4 feet (compared to the Bolt's 38.3-foot radius).
On- or Off-Road?
GMC will offer the Hummer EV SUV with the choice of on-road and off-road equipment. For folks who plan to spend more time on pavement, the on-road version gets the 22-inch rollers seen here. They're mounted on a set of LT305/55R-22 Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrain tires.
Underbody Cameras for the Adventurous
For those who prefer the Hummer EV SUV with the off-road setup (called the Extreme package), they'll get a set of beefier 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires mounted on 18-inch wheels. Opting for the one that'll likely flex its suspension more often means the standard rear anti-roll bar is gone. In its place are underbody cameras to better keep an eye out for obstacles and hidden dangers.
Battery Details
Compared with the Hummer EV pickup truck, the SUV has a smaller battery pack with an estimated capacity of 177.3 kWh, which should provide at least 250 miles of range. Refilling that pack can be done in multiple ways. A DC fast-charger is claimed to add 100 miles in 14 minutes, while a Level 2 hookup will take much longer and can be done from the comfort of home.
Get Ready to Get in Line
GMC says reservations for the Hummer EV SUV are currently closed, but once they open up, prices for the 2024 lineup will start at $86,645 for the EV2 trim level, $96,645 for the EV2X, and $106,645 for the EV3X. Customers who reserved their Hummer EV SUV before June 18, 2022, will pay about $6000 less, as they get to keep their original deal struck before GMC announced price increases last year.
Eric Stafford’s automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si.
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