Ever since the Hummer became civilized in 2002, it has always been considered outrageous, awesome, even ridiculous. Let’s face it, did we really need an SUV that was based off a military vehicle? Sales were initially strong, but after a few years, they dwindled, and the brand was eventually shut down in 2010. Then, in 2019, rumors started to spread that the Hummer name was returning, this time, get this, as an electric vehicle! Those rumors turned out to be true, and in 2022 we saw the introduction of the Hummer EV pickup, followed by the Hummer EV SUV in 2024. Hummer is back.
But this is a very different Hummer. First off, the new Hummer line is no longer a standalone brand, as it once was, instead it is now a model within General Motor's GMC brand. And, as stated, it is a full electric vehicle, so no massive gasoline or diesel engine is powering this new Hummer. Being a Hummer, though, one thing it hasn't lost is its wild off-road capability.
This week, I am in a 2025 Hummer EV SUV. While not as big as its pickup sibling, the Hummer in SUV form, with its 35-inch tires, extreme ground clearance, and gobs of power is still outrageous. Of course, it still retains that brick-shaped styling, and everyone will easily recognize it as a Hummer.
But this is a Hummer like no other. It is also an EV like no other. It has a massive 170-kWh battery pack, more than double what a typical electric SUV has. With that large battery, the Hummer has an estimated range of 315 miles - not bad for a vehicle weighing nearly 9,000 pounds!
The Hummer isn't just a big SUV EV. It's also a luxurious one. The cabin is set off in a cool black-and-white two-tone interior motif, with several moon-inspired touches—such as a moon-boot footprint on the dead pedal and speaker grilles that feature lunar plains. As for room - there is plenty of it, especially in the backseat where it easily fits three adults. For the driver and front passenger, there is a large, 13.4-inch touch screen and digital gauge cluster, square vents and thick grab handles.
And for those that love the 80's generation (like yours truly), you'll be happy to know that the Hummer EV SUV has removable roof panels (four of them - two for the front seats and two for the back seat) for an open-air feel. Long live T-tops!
Like the Hummer EV pickup, the Hummer EV SUV is available in two trim levels: 2X and 3X. The 2X model comes with two electric motors (one at each axle) for a combined output of 570 horsepower. The 3X model adds another electric motor at the rear (for a total of 3 motors - one at the front axle, two at the rear) and increases output to 830 horsepower. All Hummer EV SUVs are fitted with 22-inch wheels, torque-vectoring four-wheel drive, an adaptive air-suspension and a crab-walk feature that uses four-wheel steering to enhance maneuverability when off-roading. With the 2X trim, the Hummer EV SUV has an EPA-estimated range of up to 315 miles on a full charge while the 3X has a range of 312 miles.
The tester is a 3X, and it is mind-blowingly quick, able to hit 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, which is only about a half-second slower than a Corvette. And it storms through the quarter mile in just 11.9 seconds. There is even a launch-control mode that GMC calls Watts-To-Freedom, or WTF. Hey - I'm serious. As fast as it is, the Hummer's size and weight does present some natural challenges when it comes to driving it. It's very wide (nearly 87 inches) so you need to pay extra attention to your steering inputs to make sure you're staying within your lane.
I don't plan to take this Hummer EV off-roading, but if I did, I would have little to worry about. With 13.0 inches of travel and up to 16.0 inches of clearance, four-wheel steering and even a couple of underbody cameras to see what's going on, the Hummer EV SUV is a tough, fearless off-road vehicle. That is something that can be said of all Hummers - there is a sense of invincibility to them.
On-road, the Hummer EV SUV is equipped with Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free autonomous driving technology. Super Cruise essentially drives the car in most highway situations and takes care of acceleration, braking, lane changes, and steering.
The 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV starts at $96,550 for the 2X model, while the 3X starts at $104,650. The tester has an MSRP of $107,920.
Like the Hummers that came before it, the Hummer EV SUV is a bit much. It carries on the Hummer tradition in that it can go just about anywhere, and although this new Hummer is an EV, I'm not sure I would consider "green." But the Hummer EV SUV is fun and very much following in its own footsteps.