The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is a whole new kind of electric vehicle.
Much like the old gas-guzzling Hummer it’s based on, it’s big, brash, expensive, and flashy.
I drove the $113,000 electric pickup and saw all of its bold styling and interesting features firsthand.
Electric cars now come in all shapes and sizes — and you don’t need to buy a slinky Tesla or an egg-shaped Nissan if you want to go green.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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One new model exemplifies this new world better than any other: The 2022 GMC Hummer EV.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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The new pickup truck may run on clean electricity, but it’s far from a rational, zero-emission choice like a Chevy Bolt or a Nissan Leaf.The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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It eats those cars for breakfast.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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Instead, the new Hummer EV — like the old one — is huge, expensive, in-your-face, and not particularly efficient.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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It’s less about going green — and more about feeling like a badass while doing so.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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I got to drive the hulking new EV and am here to give you a full tour.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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GMC loaned me a Hummer EV Edition 1, the first model available. It costs $113,000 and comes loaded up with every imaginable option.The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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GMC says some slightly cheaper options are coming. Someday, an $80,000 base model will hit dealerships.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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Let’s talk looks.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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The Hummer is an intimidating collection of right angles that harkens back to the original, military-inspired model that became an icon in the 1990s and early 2000s.The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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It’s tall, impossibly wide, and super chunky — almost like it’s made of Legos.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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It says “HUMMER” across its LED light bar. At each end, there’s an “H.”The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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It rides on huge, knobby tires and comes with off-road features like underbody armor and recovery hooks.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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The Hummer’s stats put some of the finest Ferraris and Lamborghinis to shame.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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The truck claims to crank out 1,000 horsepower from three motors. Most EVs have one or two.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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Pin your right foot to the floor and the massive Hummer takes off way quicker than anyone would expect from a 9,000-pound tank.The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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According to GMC, the Hummer can hit 60 mph in an astonishing three seconds when switched into “Watts to Freedom” (WTF) mode.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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And it feels big on the road, too. Visibility out of the Hummer isn’t great, and the roofs of any regular-sized cars barely graze the bottom of the truck’s windows.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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Fortunately, the Edition 1 comes with an extensive system of cameras.The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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The truck provides a birds-eye view (which is great for parking lots) and a whole bunch of other live feeds, including of what’s under the truck.The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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Once you get past the fear of crushing everything in sight, you notice that the ride quality is remarkably smooth and pleasant.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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Climb inside — emphasis on climb, because the Hummer is about one story off the ground — and you’ll note an interior that’s just as loud and bold as the truck’s exterior.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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The Edition 1 has designs that reference the Moon’s surface, a nod to GM’s work on the Apollo 15 lunar rover.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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It also boasts a big touchscreen with colorful graphics that remind you more of a flashy video game than a regular infotainment system.The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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Inside, the Hummer features gold-colored accents scattered throughout …The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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… a row of serious-looking switches …The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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… and a big back seat.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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The back seats have hidden storage.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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You can also toss things in the Hummer’s five-foot bed, which in my test vehicle was largely taken up by two full-sized spare tires.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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And then there’s the front trunk, a cavernous bonus area perfect for anything you don’t want to get rained on.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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In my truck, the frunk came outfitted with foam trays meant to hold the Hummer’s removable roof sections on a sunny day.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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Dropping the Hummer’s top is as easy as undoing four latches to unlock four glass panels.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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Along with the so-called “Infinity Roof,” the Hummer EV’s other big, standout feature is “Crab Walk.”The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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In that mode, the rear wheels swivel the same direction as the front ones, allowing you to drive diagonally in off-road situations.The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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But since this is a six-figure, luxury vehicle that most owners won’t take off the pavement, don’t be surprised if you see a Hummer EV zig-zagging down Rodeo Drive in the near future.The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
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