2025 GMC HUMMER EV

How does the HUMMER EV drive? The size and weight of the Hummer EV pickup present some natural challenges when it comes to driving it. It's very wide so you need to pay extra attention to your steering inputs to make sure you're staying within your lane. Not helping matters is the steering that doesn't give you a clear sense of when the front wheels are pointed straight ahead. This isn't uncommon for off-road-focused vehicles with large, meaty all-terrain tires, so the Hummer doesn't stand alone here, but none are quite this big either.

As for cornering ability, our test driver's logbook note on the subject — "LOLOLOLOL" — pretty much sums it up. A Princess cruise liner likely has more turning aptitude than this thing. But heck, in a straight line, it's full steam ahead. Initiating the Watts To Freedom launch control mode of a 3X model primes the Hummer powertrain to deliver the maximum amount of torque at launch, propelling this approximately 10,000-pound truck to 60 mph in a scant 3.3 seconds in our testing. That's quicker than the Ford F-150 Lightning (4.0 seconds) and Rivian R1T (3.5 seconds). And even when not in max-attack mode, the Hummer doles out speed with ease.

To our surprise, the Hummer also stops commendably well for its size. We recorded a consistent distance of 135 feet in our testing, which is certainly better than many heavy-duty trucks we've tested. The brakes are very easy and predictable to modulate in everyday use, and the motors offer strong regenerative braking that can provide that one-pedal driving experience that many EV enthusiasts have come to expect.

How comfortable is the HUMMER EV? The Hummer EV pickup doesn't provide enough luxury experience to match its price, but there's enough comfort to be found that the family won't protest group outings in it. The ride quality is pretty good for such a heavy off-road-oriented vehicle. The Hummer actually feels more like a big SUV than a big truck, and it doesn't feel nearly as stiff as the Rivian R1T. It's also slightly less utilitarian-feeling than the F-150 Lightning.

The seats in the Hummer are also decent, offering support in most places it's needed, though we found the armrest material a little too rough in texture for bare elbows. We love that our test vehicle had tri-zone climate control to ensure rear passengers could tailor their temps to their liking, but we found the cooling power of the AC system to be a bit lacking. The heated and ventilated seats were much more effective.

The biggest enemy to the Hummer's overall cabin comfort is the noise. Our test vehicle's removable roof panels developed all sorts of wind noise on the highway, enough to nearly drown out the road hum generated by the chunky all-terrain tires. The whine from the electric motors, though not an actual nuisance, is also much more noticeable than in any other electric truck.

How’s the interior? There's lots of eye candy to be found in the Hummer interior and thankfully a lot of it is functional. The controls are intuitive enough that figuring out the day-to-day stuff can be done without an owner's manual. Most primary controls are touchscreen-based and the menus are simple to navigate. In the driver's seat, it's easy to find a comfortable position with lots of adjustment range. Visibility out of the cabin is good thanks to the square windows and surround-view camera system (nine cameras with 19 different views!), but the rearview mirror and side mirrors are comically small.

For such a large truck, getting in and out is pretty easy. The easy-access function drops the air suspension to the lowest setting, and the step rails help you the rest of the way. The cabin is fairly spacious though not as cavernous as you'd expect given the Hummer's exterior size. We weren't short of space in any dimension, but it feels no roomier than a nice midsize sedan. For further context, the Hummer is more spacious than a Rivian but not as roomy as an F-150 Lightning.

How are the towing and storage? The Hummer's front trunk provides a usable 11.3 cubic feet of space, but the space looks smaller than it could be and the power-operated hood takes what seems like a decade to open after you press the button. There's no drain hole, which means you won't be transforming the frunk into an ice chest for tailgating parties, which really should be a standard feature these days.

In-cabin storage for smaller items or more delicate cargo is also less plentiful than we'd expect. The available bin space is decent, and there is a sizable space below the center console between the driver and front passenger, but access isn't all that easy. A more sizable rear seat than the Rivian's means more space for car seats. There's nothing particularly special or clever for installing seats; it's the same as in any other large truck. The cabin height does mean most will use the step rails to help lift seats in.

As far as actual truck things, the Hummer EV is less impressive than its competition. Max payload for its 5-foot bed is 1,300 pounds and maximum towing is 7,500 pounds.

Is the HUMMER EV a good value? Looking at the Hummer objectively, its two or three electric motors and massive battery pack mean there's serious hardware costs from the start. While we felt that it was screwed together pretty well (with the exception of a squeaky motorized tonneau cover for the bed), the interior materials are definitely more rugged than chic, which makes it feel less worthy of its substantial price tag. But if you see value in all the off-road capability, plus fun conversation-starting features like the rear-steer CrabWalk and underbody cameras, the cost of the Hummer will feel more justified.

The Hummer EV pickup's warranty mirrors what's offered in other GMC products with a pretty basic three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and an eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty, which includes roadside towing for anything battery-related. This is much less than what Rivian offers, and there's no complimentary fast charging.

It's not the easiest to drive in cities where roads are of standard width, but the Hummer EV's new-age tech makes it pretty fun to drive and way more maneuverable than any Hummer that has come before it. The features and modes you are able to tinker with are seemingly endless. Few things about it are practical, but if we're being honest, no one buying a Hummer is shopping with practicality in mind.

We think GMC also got the styling right on this. The Hummer EV pickup looks thoroughly modern but is also instantly recognizable as a Hummer. Sleek yet rugged, it boasts a big personality yet somehow manages to fly under the radar just enough on the road.