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2025 GMC Hummer EV 2X: Is It Worth $99,045? My In-Depth Guide to Its Upsides & Downsides

June 11, 20252025, Buick, GMC, Hummer EV, Off-Road Vehicles, Reviews, SUV, Truckadmin

What a beast

Unless you’re into hard launching your 9,000+ lbs Hummer on a track, or going up the face of a cliff, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a noticeable difference in how the Hummer EV 2X and 3X feel. That’s especially true for daily commuting. In 2024, GMC sold just under a combined 14,000 Hummer EVs. Many owners seem happy with their purchase, after the first year’s models sorted out a few bugs. Are you interested in a Hummer? Here’s why the “less expensive” X2 might (or might not) be right for you.

2026 HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup

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Reason to love it #1: It looks like a giant toy – in a good way

Few can deny the curbside appeal of the GMC Hummer EV, and the 2X and 3X look pretty much the same. From the massive tires, slab-sided exterior design, and new colors, the Hummer EV is stunning. There are six wheel options, and six available exterior color options as well. Their new $495 Solar Orange, in particular, looks epic. The interior is minimalist-cool, with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen. There are a lot of switches, buttons, and gizmos, which is great if you’re the type to nerd out on gratuitous tech. Inside and out, regardless of the colors, wheel choice, and setup, it looks cool.

Reason to love it #2: It actually tows more than the 3X

Depending on the configuration, you can pull up to 12,000 lbs with the GMC Hummer 2X. The 3X, which is heavier, has a maximum towing limit of 8,500 lbs when properly equipped. Maximum payload capacity is 1,300 lbs. Mind you, since this is an EV, range is significantly impacted by weight and the drag of towing.

Reason to love it #3: The driving range and charging speed are both impressive

The 2025 GMC Hummer EV 2X has a GM-estimated driving range of up to 318 miles on a full charge, but the EPA lowers that estimate to 303 miles. Regardless, for a machine that makes a total of 570 horsepower and 7,400 ft of torque from two motors, it’s not too shabby. In terms of fast-charging, the Hummer EV 2X can support DC fast charging at up to 300 kW, adding 100 miles in about 10 minutes if all goes well.

GMC Hummer EV battery pack

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Reason to love it #4: It’s more affordable than the 3X, among others

Okay, saying a $99,045 base MSRP vehicle is “affordable” may sound like an oxymoron, but the 3X is over $8,000 more expensive. Remember that the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV starts at over $162,000, and the Hummer outperforms it in many ways. The Rivian R1S and even the BMW iX xDrive60 can easily surpass the Hummer’s price as well.

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Reason to think twice #1: You might miss some of the goodies the 3X has

The 3X has three electric motors, which means you get 830 hp and 11,500 lb-ft of torque out of it compared to the 2X’s 570 horsepower and 7,400 ft of torque. Thanks to those two rear motors, the 3X also has torque vectoring, sending power to the rear wheel that needs it for performance and additional off-road capability. There’s also no Super Cruise available for the 2X!? Come on, GM. For a vehicle that costs just an eyelash under $100K, that is insane.

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Reason to think twice #2: Its size and weight can be a serious issue

Depending on the accessories, it’s easy to tip the scales at (or even over) 9,000-lbs curb weight. That is massive. Type A1 school buses have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less, and heavy-duty 3500 dually pickup trucks weigh about the same. The issue with that is that if you find yourself stuck off-road, how difficult do you think it will be to have someone pull you out? The 2X weighs about twice the weight of a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.

Final thoughts

Honesty, very few will seriously off-road a 2025 GMC Hummer EV – period. It’s an expensive toy that garners lots of attention curbside. It’s kind of like a G-Wagon in Beverly Hills, which has the potential to seriously off-road, but never will. I estimate that people will play with features like “crab-walk” and the WTF (Watts to Freedom) launch control only a handful of times, but it will be fun when they do. I think that encapsulates this big thing pretty well: it’s just for fun. Did I mention it has 4 removable t-tops?

6 EVs With the Most Horsepower

May 30, 2025Buick, Electric, GMC, Hummer EV, Lotus, Lotus Evija, lucid, Lucid Air, Luxury, model s plaid, Performance, PininFarina, Pininfarina Battista, Rimac, Sedan, Supercars, SUV, Tesla, tesla model s, tesla model xadmin

The power of electricity

We get pretty jazzed up when we get behind the wheel of anything that has more than 300 horsepower, so the bar is low. When it comes to electric vehicles, that horsepower number can get into the stratosphere. The number of high-output EVs is growing by the month, or so it seems. Even more mainstream EVs like the 2025 Kia EV6 can generate as much as 641 horsepower in Launch Control mode, even more than the Porsche 911 Turbo’s 572 horsepower. That’s impressive for an EV that costs less than $64,000, but what about the high-end, high-performance electric vehicles out there? How much power do they produce? Here are the six EVs with the highest horsepower figures in 2025. Prepare yourself to see some astounding numbers.

Lotus Evija: 1,972 Horsepower

Not so long ago, Lotus was making small gas-powered track cars with less than 400 horsepower. Today, the iconic British carmaker builds an electric hypercar, the Evija, with 1,972 horsepower. The Evija uses four electric motors—one for each wheel—delivering precise torque distribution and organ-crushing acceleration. The power output is aided by a light and rigid carbon fiber monocoque structure, and the Evija can sprint to 60 mph in under three seconds and top out at over 200 mph. Less focused on straight-line speed and more on track duties, the Evija is a nimble, track-carving hypercar that looks more exotic and powerful than anything the brand has ever built. At $2.3 million, only 130 of them will be made.

Rimac Nevera: 1,914 Horsepower

Mate Rimac founded the eponymous Croatian electric supercar brand in 2009, and its greatest creation is a monster of an electric supercar with power exceeding even the most powerful gas-powered competitors. The Nevera has a 120kWh battery that powers four motors, one dedicated to each wheel, for a total of 1,914 horsepower. The Nevera can rocket to 60 mph in a mere 1.85 seconds and can claim a top speed of 258 mph. It also has advanced torque vectoring to maximize its handling capabilities. Only 150 units will be made, and our guess is that they’re already spoken for, even at a price of over $2 million apiece.

Pininfarina Battista: 1,900 Horsepower

The renowned Italian design house, Pininfarina, is famous for designing some of the most iconic cars from Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati. Now, Pininfarina is creating its own cars that look to the future instead of the past. Case in point, the electric Battista, a luxury hyper-GT that blends Italian design with astronomical power. The Battista actually uses a powertrain developed in partnership with the aforementioned Rimac, and its quad-motor setup produces 1,900 horsepower. It can achieve a 0-60 mph time of less than two seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. Priced at $2.2 million, the car will only ever see 150 units built.

Lucid Air Sapphire: 1,234 Horsepower

Lucid Motors isn’t just about building elegant EVs with airy cabins and cutting-edge technology. It also makes electric muscle that outdoes any luxury sedan made today. The Lucid Air Sapphire costs $250,000, and it has the firepower to back up that price. With 1,234 horsepower from its tri-motor powertrain, the Air Sapphire can easily claim to be one of the quickest production sedans in the world. 0-60 mph happens in under two seconds, meaning it can pretty much destroy everything else out there, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and the like. It also gets a ridiculous 427-mile range on a full charge. Your Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid can’t do that, can it?

Tesla Model S Plaid: 1,020 Horsepower

Not far behind the Lucid Air Sapphire is Tesla’s bad boy, the Model S Plaid ($94,990). Having roasted numerous exotic supercars in YouTube drag races, the Plaid is insane for what’s essentially an electric family sedan. The 1,020 horsepower from its tri-motor setup means the Plaid can launch to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds and hit a top speed of 200 mph. To boot, the Plaid provides 348 miles of all-electric range and transports five adults in comfort. Even if someone wants to kick your Tesla out of hatred for Elon Musk, just mash the throttle and you’ll be outta there in no time.

GMC Hummer EV: 1,000 Horsepower

The GMC Hummer EV ($99,045) is the return of the original Hummer and then some. This time around, it’s a different kind of powerhouse—an electric pickup or SUV that moves with alacrity via a tri-motor setup producing up to 1,000 horsepower. The monolith of an EV can sprint from 0-60 mph in around three seconds, besting some of the quickest sports cars in the world. All this from a vehicle that weighs over 9,000 pounds is a Herculean achievement. The Hummer EV also comes standard with CrabWalk mode (which allows it to move diagonally) and adaptive suspension, making it way more agile than anything this size has a right to.

Final thoughts

The horsepower figures on this list would have been unthinkable just a decade ago, but EV technology has made it possible for cars, trucks, and SUVs to push the envelope of power. Each one of these vehicles meets or exceeds the 1,000-horsepower mark, and that’s no joke. They’re proof that electric vehicles are rewriting the rulebook for what’s possible in automotive performance. More than just batteries and motors, these vehicles exhibit cutting-edge technology, innovative design, and, in many cases, a surprising degree of luxury and comfort. However, you’ll still have to resituate your facial features back to their normal location after pushing these to their limits.

GM Adds Power, Tech, and Special Editions to the 2026 Hummer EV

May 19, 20252026, Buick, Electric, GMC, Hummer EV, News, Performance, Truckadmin

The electric supertruck gets a little more super with some choice enhancements for the new model year

“Subtle” was never a word that described any generation of the Hummer. The electrified version doesn’t deviate, weighing in at nearly five tons, making a whopping 1,000 horsepower, and measuring a tremendous 18 feet from tip to tail. Apparently, GM decided that the Hummer EV simply wasn’t crazy enough, juicing the EV with a mixture of special features and added performance that make it even more ludicrous for 2026.

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Model year-specific updates range from practical to performative

GM improved the 2026 Hummer EV truck and SUV with some truly cool features. Bidirectional charging is one of the most pragmatic additions, allowing the Hummer EV to charge other EVs or power a home via its own power supplies. It’s a niche, but certainly a useful tool to have. Super Cruise gets a few improvements, too, making small steps forward in how the truck’s radar cruise control tracks vehicles in front of the driver. Smoother integration with Google Maps adds lane-specific guidance, and drivers now have the option of having the truck automatically adjust cruising speed for the posted speed limit. Two new paint colors — Coastal Dune and Auburn Matte — are available, joining new interior colors dubbed Granite Drift and Stealth Eclipse.

Of course, there are a few decidedly more fun changes for the 2026 Hummer EV, too. GM upped the output for the Hummer EV 3X pickup to 1,160 horsepower, an increase of 160 horsepower relative to the 2025 model year. In a comment to Motor1, GM says the bump in performance is exclusive to the body style and was accomplished by “optimization of software and propulsion calibration.” As a result, the truck can now scoot from zero to 60 mph in a manufacturer-estimated 2.8 seconds. That’s two-tenths of a second quicker than the outgoing model. Finally, a Carbon Fiber Edition, available on either body style, joins the lineup. It adds special Magnus Gray matte paint, Velocity Ember upholstery, unique 22-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, black emblems, and some carbon fiber accents.

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A new drive mode debuts, and it isn’t limited to just 2026 model year trucks

The 2026 Hummer EV debuts a new King Crab drive mode, a rear-wheel steering mode designed to specifically enhance the truck’s maneuverability in off-road settings. The automaker says that King Crab mode allows the rear wheels to turn “significantly faster” than the front ones, adding to the truck’s off-road versatility. Apparently, GM will push this new drive mode to all GMC Hummer pickup and SUV models on the road via an over-the-air update coming later in the year. King Crab will occupy the “Mystery Mode” button, which GM used to tease “future possibilities.”

Final thoughts

Lots to unpack here, but King Crab being offered to all Hummer EV owners is perhaps the most notable takeaway. It’s a real-world illustration of automotive software’s flexibility and certainly paints a picture of what’s possible in the future. While hardly necessary, more power and a special edition are welcome additions that are certain to entice a steady stream of buyers as the Hummer EV ages. Pricing and range details will follow later in the year.