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About Hummer EV

The Hummer brand once stood for everything critics hated about American excess. The civilian H1, derived from the military Humvee, and the H2 that followed became symbols of the gas-guzzling early 2000s, and GM shut down the brand in 2010 as it went through bankruptcy. Then GM did something unexpected: it brought the name back as an electric GMC, turning the ultimate symbol of fuel consumption into a showcase for its electric technology.

The GMC Hummer EV launched first as a pickup and then as an SUV, built on GM's Ultium battery platform at Factory Zero in Detroit. Its party tricks are legendary in the electric-truck world: CrabWalk, which uses four-wheel steering to move diagonally; Watts to Freedom, a launch mode that delivers startling acceleration; and Extract Mode, which raises the suspension for off-road obstacles. The top versions use three electric motors and claim around a thousand horsepower, while its enormous battery pack makes it one of the heaviest passenger vehicles on the road.

The Hummer EV competes with the Rivian R1T and R1S, the Tesla Cybertruck and other electric trucks and SUVs, while appealing to buyers who want something no gas truck can match. Its weight, efficiency and high price have drawn criticism, and depreciation has been steep, making used examples a curious bargain. Questions about the future of the Hummer EV have emerged as GM adjusts its electric vehicle plans and demand shifts, and its role as a halo product makes those questions especially interesting.

The Hummer EV's coverage tends to be colorful. Reviews and off-road tests explore its absurd capabilities, model-year updates and pricing changes reveal how GM is positioning it, and used-market values show how quickly the depreciation curve bites. Recall notices, owner stories and crash anecdotes add a dose of reality, while news about the future of GM's electric supertruck program will determine whether the Hummer remains a showcase for electric power or fades into history once again.