The GMC Hummer EV is a really succesful off-roader however as this YouTuber not too long ago found, it isn’t idiot-proof.

The YouTuber in query, going by the identify of Mondi, picked up the keys to the all-electric pickup truck in Version 1 guise earlier this month. He documented the pick-up course of at his native dealership however quickly after rolling out of the showroom, his pleasure bought the higher of him.

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After initially testing out the truck’s potent ‘Watts to Freedom’ launch management system that permits it to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in simply 3 seconds, Mondi took the Hummer EV onto a bit of gravel to check out its off-roading capabilities. Issues didn’t going to plan.

Whereas messing round and scaring the life out of his passengers, the YouTuber slammed into an enormous ditch within the path. The power of the affect busted the radiator and precipitated important harm to the passenger facet rear wheel, bending it on the axle.

Moreover, the affect with the ditch tore of assorted items from the GMC’s underbody. Making issues even worse for the YouTuber is the truth that the Hummer EV had simply 9 miles below its belt on the time.

Given the intensive harm performed to the pickup’s rear suspension and body, there’s probability its insurer will hit it with a salvage title. We suspect it may very well be repaired, nevertheless, however doing so clearly received’t be low-cost.