The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is a fully-electric full-size pickup truck and is the first electric truck to come out of the GMC lineup. Being a technologically advanced truck coupled with the unmatched grunt from the three electric motors, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV is surely going to excite many of the hardcore pickup truck enthusiasts out there. All the off-road hardware is also onboard, making it pretty capable on any terrain.

The price of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV starts from $79,995 for the base trim and goes all the way to $110,295 for the top-of-the-line Edition 1 trim. Coming in four trim configurations coupled with a long list of optional features and packages, it is also highly customizable. The long list of interior and safety features, a big touchscreen infotainment system, and Super Cruise functionality make it stand out from its rivals. Competing with the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, here are 10 things you need to know before buying the 2022 GMC Hummer EV.

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10 A Capable Off-Roader

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Dial the 2022 GMC Hummer EV into the off-road mode, and this fully electric truck is ready to conquer even the harshest of the trails with ease. Even with a heavy curb weight on offer, the Hummer EV doesn't feel hesitant to climb up the slushy slopes or the desert mountains, and the long list of features like virtual rear differential, mechanical front differential, and a capable torque-vectoring unit does all the work for you.

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The best-in-class ground clearance with the chunky underbody skid plates makes sure that you do not need to slow down for big rocks or potholes, and the low center of gravity helps it on the stability front. The air suspension is very comfortable, and the excavation mode gives it an extra 6" of ground clearance. The 17 exterior cameras, rear-wheel steer, crab mode, and light steering are some of the other plus points.

9 Electric Motors Offers Immediate Response

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The 2022 GMC Hummer EV comes with three electric motors producing a combined output of 1,000 hp and 11,500 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most powerful vehicles out there. This is mated to the Ultium Drive System Performance Torque Vectoring e4WD and Electronic Precision Shift transmission. There is a virtual rear locking differential and a mechanical front locking differential as well.

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Even with close to 9,000 lbs of curb weight, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV goes like nothing else out there. Put your foot down while standing still and the truck could achieve 0-60 mph in just 3 seconds with the Watts To Freedom launch control system. The acceleration does need a bit of getting used to, as it achieves illegal speeds in no time, which is not something you would expect from a truck. The roll-on acceleration is surreal, too.

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8 Butch Exterior Styling

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The first thing that you'll notice at the front end of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV is the massive dimension, with unmatched width, height, and ground clearance. This makes it very masculine to look at, and the road presence it offers is superior to the Rivian R1T. The massive tow hooks, chunky black bumpers, full-LED headlights with LED DRLs and LED Hummer badging, and the full-metal skid plate makes it look like a truck from the future.

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The 18" wheels wrapped in 35" tires, massive wheel wells, beefy side mirrors with LED turn signals, and the rock sliders and running boards are offered in the side profile. The rear end gets a power sliding tonneau cover, neat LED taillights, and beautiful bed lining. Overall, the design gives the Hummer EV a purposeful and futuristic off-roader design.

7 Futuristic Interior Design

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Step into the cabin, and you would be greeted with a black and white color combination, with no option to choose anything else. The design gels well with the overall proportions of the vehicle, and we found the boxy dashboard with subtle badging and the white accent looks stunning. The infotainment is huge, and so is the digital gauge cluster on offer.

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The toggle switches and all the other switchgear feel like it is going to last a lifetime, and leather upholstery with contrast stitching gives it the required premium factor. The leather steering wheel and the brushed aluminum-like center console also feel great. However, there are quite a bit of hard plastics, which doesn't go well with the pricing of the truck.

6 Infotainment Is Not The Smoothest

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The first thing that you would notice when you are in the driver's seat is the massive 12.3" digital gauge cluster display. This display offers all the relevant information and is very easy to use, with crystal clear graphics and top-notch brightness. Even though we would have appreciated slightly minimal side bezels, everything else feels on point.

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The 13.4" tablet styling infotainment system has all the features like Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (wireless), navigation, voice recognition, Bluetooth, in-vehicle apps, SiriusXM radio, wireless phone projection, and 4G LTE wi-fi hotspot connectivity. All the energy maps and other powertrain settings can also be controlled through infotainment. The amount of customizability is excellent, too. However, there were some noticeable glitches and crashes with this infotainment, which does drag down the otherwise great user interface.

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5 A Comfortable Highway Cruiser

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The 2022 GMC Hummer EV feels at home when cruising at the highway speed limits. The visibility from the driver seat is excellent. The seats are very supportive and the one-pedal driving coupled with a light and effortless steering setup ensures that you do not feel fatigue.

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The ride quality is compliant, especially when put in comfort mode, and there is no major wind noise or road noise that filters into the cabin. Fast lane changes are possible, and the truck doesn't feel unstable when doing so.

4 Sure-Footed Handling

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Pickup trucks aren't usually built to be great in terms of handling and driving dynamics, and the 2022 GMC Hummer EV is no different either. However, even with such a heavy curb weight, the Hummer EV was much better than any other trucks out there. The steering feels very direct and weighs up well as the speeds rise.

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The feel and feedback offered through the electric power steering are pretty decent as well. The high ground clearance doesn't affect the stability much as the center of gravity is low due to the battery pack and motor present much lower down the floor. As a result, you could do fast directional changes without feeling like tipping over. The air suspension offers multiple driving modes and raising and lower options too.

3 Very Spacious For Five Passengers

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Like the exterior dimensions suggested, the cabin of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV is very roomy and can accommodate five passengers with utmost comfort. The headroom and legroom for the front seat passengers are excellent, and the leather upholstery coupled with heat, cool, ventilation, and power support for the seats makes it a great tool for the highways.

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There are many storage spaces too, with a massive opening under the center console, a wide and deep under armrest space, and an accommodating glove box. There are multiple cubbyholes, bottle holders, and cup holders as well. The infinity roof panels add to the airiness. The rear seat is very spacious, and the seats offer excellent under-thigh and lower back support. There are multiple storage spaces here as well.

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2 Many Standard Driver-Assistance Features

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All the trims of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV come packed with all the much-needed driver-assistance techs. The standard features include automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and the Super Cruise system which offers semi-autonomous driving.

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The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is also solidly constructed with high-tensile steel and aluminum, and the doors and other panels feel tough as nails. The doors also close with a reassuring thud. All the basic safety features like airbags, traction control, tire pressure monitoring system, stability control, and a 360-degree camera are in place.

1 Precise Braking Performance

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Like most electric vehicles, there is regenerative braking on offer along with one-pedal driving support with multiple levels. The Hummer EV does shed the speeds very well when set to the highest intensity, and one-pedal driving is enjoyable. It also charges the battery when you take the foot off the gas pedal.

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In terms of the braking experience, we found the initial bite and braking progression to be as good as the Rivian R1T. Under hard braking, the truck doesn't lose its stability and the front-end dive isn't very intrusive. The brake pedal offered great feedback too, which is not the case with most electric vehicles with regenerative braking support. However, the 70-0 mph braking time hasn't been revealed yet.