2025 GMC Hummer EV: A Supertruck Built for the Future

First Impressions

The 2025 GMC Hummer EV makes an entrance. Park it next to a full-size SUV like the new Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol and it still looks like something from another category. Drive it down Sheikh Zayed Road or into the multi-level car park at Mall of the Emirates and you notice the size straight away. It often fills a whole lane, and tight city streets and parking structures take real care.

The size comes with the numbers to match. A tri-motor setup makes 830 horsepower and 11,500 lb-ft of torque (measured at the wheels), and it gets from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, which is quicker than plenty of sports cars. The 170 kWh battery pack gives an estimated range of around 480 kilometers, so it works for longer trips too. Add the futuristic lighting and the muscular stance and you get a truck that looks like a sci-fi prop and goes like a muscle car with a pickup body.

The Exterior

You won't mistake the Hummer EV for anything else. The boxy, rugged shape nods to the original H1 and H2, with a sharper, more aggressive edge. Across the front runs a full-width LED light bar that spells out "HUMMER," with vertically stacked headlights on either side.

The wheels are huge, and the all-terrain tires on them stick out past the big fender flares. Those flares give the Hummer its wide, planted stance and make it look ready for any terrain you point it at. There are lights everywhere too: marker lights, underbody lights and roof lights.

At the front there's a power-operated front trunk, or "frunk," which adds some useful storage. The adaptive air suspension softens the ride and has an "Extract Mode" that raises the Hummer by 6 inches, enough to clear obstacles that would stop most SUVs.

Nobody buys this to blend in.

The Interior

The cabin feels solid and well built, with premium materials throughout. The dashboard looks futuristic but stays easy to use: big screens, physical toggles, and a layout that makes sense even with all the tech.

My favorite part is the removable Infinity Roof, made up of four transparent sky panels. On a cool day or an evening drive out in the desert, you can pop the panels out and turn the Hummer into something close to a convertible, which makes it a lot more fun.

The central infotainment screen runs Unreal Engine graphics, and there's a digital instrument cluster and a 360-degree camera system you'll lean on constantly in a vehicle this big. You also get automatic parking assist, electronic locking front and rear differentials, a regen-on-demand paddle on the steering wheel, and a Bose audio system with clear sound and strong bass.

For a truck built for trails and highways, the seats are surprisingly plush. They're ventilated and supportive enough for long drives. The Hummer looks intimidating from outside, but the cameras and driver aids make it easier to maneuver than you'd expect.

The Driving Experience

If you're expecting all brawn and no finesse, the Hummer EV will surprise you. Its four-wheel steering includes the much-talked-about CrabWalk mode, which lets the truck move diagonally at low speeds. It's genuinely useful on tight trails or in awkward parking spots, and a lot of fun.

On the road the ride is composed, even with the enormous tires and off-road stance. The adaptive suspension irons out bumps well, so it's comfortable enough to drive every day. You'll hear wind noise at highway speeds, mostly from the upright shape and big tires, but that's normal for something this size.

The acceleration is astonishing. The electric motors deliver their torque instantly, so overtaking takes no effort, and I didn't get tired of launching a 4,000+ kg truck off the lights as hard as a Porsche 911. It stays stable and controlled through all of it, though narrow city streets still need your attention.

On long drives the Bose system fills the big cabin with rich sound. With a podcast, music or a long audiobook on, the Hummer feels like a lounge on wheels.