2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Review

The Hummer name has traveled a long way since the US military began using the robust SUV during the mid-1980s. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger helped convince its automaker at the time, AM General, to integrate the model into the US mainstream market in 1992 after falling in love with its bold characteristics, seemingly reflective of the many action roles the actor was known for.

MotoPickers Rating: 8.4/10

However, the gasoline-thirsty Hummer’s image took a significant hit in the early-to-mid 2000s due to factors like rising fuel prices, resulting in the model’s discontinuation in 2010. Few expected the Hummer to return until GMC released its fully electric version in 2021.

Now defying its previous gas-guzzling reputation, the GMC Hummer EV (electric vehicle) is available in a pickup or SUV configuration. MotoPickers’ review will focus on analyzing the pickup version.

The 2024 Hummer EV pickup is surprisingly efficient for its size. Its exceptional range is complemented by thrilling horsepower options and available best-in-class torque. 

Distinct performance modes we’ll explore within this EV include CrabWalk, which facilitates the pickup’s ability to move diagonally on challenging terrain by having the rear wheels match the front wheels’ angle. There’s also Launch Mode, which contributes to this model’s blistering 0-60 MPH time, and SuperCruise, providing hands-free driving capabilities. 

Our review also evaluates the 2024 Hummer EV pickup’s utility to determine whether opting for its flashy looks means sacrificing practicality. Let’s begin by taking a closer look at the 2024 Hummer EV pickup’s eye-catching exterior.

Exterior design spotlight 

This EV’s exterior is instantly recognizable with unique touches like upright windshields, low-profile rooflines, and a confident stance, foreshadowing its off-road prowess. The 2024 Hummer EV pickup’s increased ground clearance allows it to tackle steeper inclines and confidently perform tasks like water fording. Each Hummer EV pickup contains off-road-ready bumpers and body panels for increased durability. 

Opting for this fully electric model’s underbody armor provides an additional layer of protection for the drive unit and battery pack via steel plates and shields. Its chassis protects the battery, drive unit, lighting, and body components from rougher conditions. GMC bookends the 2024 Hummer EV with a stylish illuminated seven-bar grille and taillamps with a model-exclusive H insignia inside their casings. Sides contain attractive design elements like Hummer EV badging.

This pickup’s bed measures five feet, which is relatively short for its class. However, this length fosters greater maneuverability during on and off-road conditions. Adding available recovery hooks to the front of the 2024 Hummer EV can allow drivers to pull other cars to safety or vice versa. 

Wheel sizes for this model range from 18” to 22” and contain designs like black aluminum with machined accents, premium-finish aluminum, and gloss black painted aluminum. MotoPickers’ favorite element of this pickup’s exterior is its Infinity Roof, which means that the roof panels are removable and easily stowable within interior storage compartments, which we’ll cover in our review.

Interior design overview 

GMC reflects the 2024 Hummer EV’s stylish and rugged exterior within the cabin via dynamic two-tone designs, like the Lunar Horizon-themed interior in Jet Black and Light Grey and the available Lunar Show with jet black and taupe with tech bronze accents.

This electric pickup’s front trunk (frunk) provides an additional 11.3 cu. ft. of cargo space, which seamlessly accommodates storing the modular Sky Panels via their optional accessory storage cases. The 2024 Hummer EV pickup’s bed provides 36.7 cu. ft. of volume, which falls short of the competing Ford F-150 Lightning but beats the premium Rivian R1T.

Physical toggle switches sit beneath the infotainment display for more intuitive and less distracting control over primary vehicle features like drive modes compared to touch-activated features with haptic feedback. 

The 2024 Hummer EV pickup’s interior seamlessly integrates sustainable driving into your routine with a steering wheel feature called Regen On Demand. This unique feature facilitates control of regenerative braking levels using a paddle switch on the steering wheel, producing a higher range. The Hummer EV pickup’s interior, which seats up to five passengers, strikes an ideal balance between form and function and is more stylish than rivals like Tesla’s Cybertruck.

Performance and capabilities 

Performance highlights within this model are extensive, so let’s start with the basics. Drivers can equip the 2024 Hummer EV pickup with available best-in-class horsepower and torque at 1,000 and 11,500 lb-ft, respectively. These robust performance specs help form its best 0-60 MPH time of three seconds flat. However, its maximum towing capacity is 7,500 lbs, which falls short of the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T.

Hummer EV pickup drivers can switch between five drive modes: 

• Off-road
• Terrain 
• Tow/haul
• Normal
• My mode (custom) 

This massive EV enhances its off-road capabilities with independent front and rear suspensions, which increase ride comfort by reducing vibration and noise. Drivers can further optimize the vehicle’s handling with available air ride adaptive suspension, which automatically adjusts ride height depending on the setting. 

The 2024 Hummer EV pickup’s electronic four-wheel drive (4WD) isn’t your average drivetrain. Instead, it ups the ante with available torque vectoring, which boasts capabilities like handling 18” verticals and traveling through deep water up to 32”.

GMC simplifies this EV’s operation while streamlining its efficiency with performance features like one-pedal driving. This feature allows a user to manage acceleration and deceleration with the accelerator pedal to extend range through Regenerative Braking. 

We’ve covered how GMC offers recovery tow hooks for the 2024 Hummer EV pickup. Still, it’s worth noting that this model adds confidence during these situations with the optional Extract Mode, which provides 6” of elevation for more seamless pulling despite challenging environmental obstacles like standing water.

Those seeking the highest peace of mind during off-roading can select the available extreme off-road package, which boasts 35” mud terrain tires, full underbody skid plates, and more.

Charging: what to expect

Drivers can choose between Level 1 and Level 2 home charging with the 2024 Hummer EV pickup’s dual-level cord. However, we recommend opting for an available 240V Level 2 at-home charger, as this variety will power your battery to 100% in around eight hours, compared to the roughly 24 hours it takes when using a Level 1 connector. 

Public DC fast charging can supply 2024 Hummer EV pickup drivers with close to 100 miles of range in 12 minutes, beating Ford’s F-150 Lightning and Rivian’s R1T. When properly equipped, this electric model can travel up to 381 miles per charge, which is impressive for its size.

Technology 

One standout technology offering within this electrified Hummer is its free three-year self-driving (Level 2) SuperCruise subscription, compatible with over 400,000 miles of roads in the US and Canada. Alternatively, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) costs $8,000 and has presented one free month of the software as its best complimentary offer. Continual over-the-air software updates support the evolution of the 2024 GMC Hummer pickup’s technology.

You can utilize SuperCruise self-driving technology alongside Google built-in capabilities, which similarly offers a three-year trial. Google built-in features Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play, in addition to real-time updates on travel time factors like traffic and nearby charge points.

Regarding the infotainment system, a high-definition 13.4” display pairs well alongside a 12.3” driver information center with customizable presentations. Still, the primary display is a bit smaller than that of Tesla’s Cybertruck. GMC has positioned the driver information center to remain within a user’s road line of sight behind the wheel. 

This driver interface also utilizes cutting-edge Unreal Engine video game technology to generate more impressive graphics and animations that solidify the pickup’s premium feel. While the Unreal Engine-supported graphics may sound distracting, they’re presented in a way that delivers essential information with a quick look. 

Several apps are available for this EV, but the optional ProGrade Trailering app is a highlight, with helpful information like maintenance reminders, pre-departure checklists, and a trailer light test. 

The 2024 Hummer EV pickup also contains modern essentials like Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reducing cabin clutter. These wireless systems shine in their pairing with the standard Bose 14-speaker audio system.

Standard safety analysis 

A pickup as capable as this model demands a thorough safety design, and GMC delivers several advanced standard assist technologies that fill in the blanks of daily driving. The 2024 Hummer EV pickup’s safety suite utilizes ultrasonic sensors, several cameras, and short/long-distance radars to protect you, your passengers, other cars, bicyclists, and pedestrians.  

For example, driving at speeds over two MPH allows you to activate Adaptive Cruise Control, which helps you maintain a safe distance from vehicles you’re following with enhanced automatic braking. Enhanced Automatic Emergency braking utilizes radars to properly time and implement responses when necessary. 

Traveling between five and 50 MPH means you’ll have access to Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, which also provides emergency braking and can enhance a driver’s hard manual braking. However, this feature has limited nighttime and low visibility performance. 

GMC helps you remove stress from parking with Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, which provides automatic steering, braking, and gear shifting for parallel or perpendicular parking. Drivers can additionally use Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist to exit parking spaces but must remain attentive to take over in emergencies. 

You’ll also receive Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert for ultimate confidence behind-the-wheel.

Potential risk regarding this EV’s size

The 2024 Hummer EV pickup is massive with a curb weight of 9,063 lbs. By comparison, Tesla’s Cybertruck, a vehicle that’s large in its own right, weighs 6,603 lbs. We’re highlighting the Hummer EV pickup’s weight due to recent studies from non-profit driver safety organizations like the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), which suggest the ever-increasing weight of EVs poses increased risks for other cars.

After testing the Hummer EV, IIHS Vice President Raul Arbelaez wrote: “When two vehicles collide, the heavier vehicle pushes the lighter one backward, resulting in higher forces on the people in the lighter vehicle and lower forces on people in the heavier vehicle. 

“That’s why we stipulate that our frontal crash test ratings — which are conducted against a fixed barrier and simulate a crash with an identically sized vehicle — can only be compared among vehicles of similar weight.”

Pricing and trim levels

Take a closer look at each of the 2024 Hummer EV pickup trims below for information on starting prices and feature highlights distinguishing its grades.

Hummer EV 2x – $96,550

Yes, you read that right. The base 2024 GMC Hummer EV pickup costs nearly six figures. However, those willing to pay this kind of cash receive a dual-motor configuration and up to 311 miles of range, 570 horsepower, and 7,400 lb-ft of torque.

Hummer EV 3x – $104,650

Moving up into 3x territory unlocks a tri-motor setup supporting the model’s best-in-class available 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb-ft of torque. The range also increases to 381 miles.

Hummer EV Edition 1 – $108,700

The Edition 1 trim matches the 3x grade’s maximum available horsepower and torque but reduces range to 329 miles. This grade’s primary selling points are its fully loaded feature configuration, distinct badging, and limited availability as a special launch edition offering.

3x Omega Limited Edition – $148,000

Limited to 550 models, the 3x Omega Limited Edition establishes its premiere positioning with offerings that include, but aren’t limited to, exclusive paint options like Neptune Blue Matte with a matching spare tire cover, 18” gloss-black beadlock-capable wheels, and a high-lux carpet flooring insert.

Final verdict

If you have the budget to buy a 2024 GMC Hummer EV pickup, it’s a solid choice. This model defies the notions that electric vehicles contain boring performance and that Hummers are nothing but gas-guzzling machines. GMC justifies this pickup’s high price with an extensive lineup of advanced safety features and thrilling on and off-road performance housed in a stylish package. 

MotoPickers rates the 2024 GMC Hummer EV pickup at 8.4/10. If you’re seeking similar electric truck performance at a lesser price point, we recommend ordering one the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck variants for 2025, as the base model costs significantly less starting at $57,390.