YouTuber Tedward lately launched a video demonstrating the real-world capabilities of the GMC Hummer EV Pickup Version 1. He took the 1,000-horsepower beast for a spin in a car parking zone, alongside some again roads, and likewise on the freeway in an try and reply an necessary query: Can such a big pickup be a day by day driver? 

Earlier than exploring Tedward’s key findings, there are some astonishing information to recollect. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup is a 9,063-pound (4,110 kg) behemoth, whose battery alone weighs 2,923 kilos (1,325 kg), as per Common Motors’ EPA filings from February 2022. It has three electrical motors, one up entrance and two on the rear. 

Because of 212.7 kilowatt-hours of usable battery capability, it has an EPA-estimated vary of 329 miles. The newly launched 3X variant has a barely longer 355-mile GM-estimated vary. The Version 1’s beginning MSRP is a shade over $110,000. By all accounts, it screams extra.

In his video, Tedward showcased the truck’s maneuverability in an empty car parking zone. He claims that the Hummer EV, due to its rear-axle-steering, was simpler to maneuver than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and his Honda Civic Sort R. The Hummer EV appeared to have a shorter than anticipated turning radius, one thing clients residing in congested cities would possibly respect. 

Tedward then highlighted how the Hummer EV effortlessly will get going. The pickup accelerated from a visitors mild after which zoomed previous a truck – with 1,100 pound-feet of torque, overtaking appeared absurdly straightforward. Subsequent, on an empty again street, he engaged the Watts To Freedom mode – launch management in GMC’s phrases – to showcase how such a giant and heavy truck can launch at a supercar-like tempo.

When it comes to criticisms, Tedward mentioned loads of street noise entered the cabin. He additionally added that the cabin’s match and end fell brief in sure areas. “The buttons don’t precisely provide you with what you need,” he mentioned earlier than pointing to traces on the retractable glass roof panels which weren’t “precisely straight.” 

Tedward additionally added that you could be “hyper-aware” of its dimensions, particularly going round corners. The Version 1 comes customary with 35-inch mud-terrain tires wrapped round 18-inch wheels for off-roading functionality. In his video, the tires made gentle screeching noises going round a nook. He cautioned towards overenthusiasm in such cases. 

Total, he appreciated how distinctive the Hummer EV is, and his conversational tone and easy-to-understand supply helps you get an thought of what residing with a Hummer EV may be like. He has lined many extra facets of the pickup, together with design, comfort, practicality, effectivity, and the way it compares to different pickups he’s pushed. 

Watch his video above, and inform us what you consider the Hummer EV within the feedback. Is it overkill? Or do its execs outweigh the cons?