2022 GMC Hummer EV First Drive: You’ve Come a Long Way Baby
The Hummer departed the automotive landscape twelve years ago as a pariah. It had become the target of all right-thinking eco-warriors and sympathizers of the time. What sweet revenge, then, for the nameplate to return in a guise that’s now of its time, one propelled by electricity. But when you think about it, there are still elements of the old Hummer to be found here.
You also have, in the Edition1 model, four removable roof panels that make the vehicle a convertible model, especially handy for those living in, say, Florida, California or Arizona. We're worried these panels could freeze up in the winter here in Canada, though. Barring that, they can be removed in a jiffy and stored in specially designed cases in the front trunk.Behind the wheel, the Hummer is much more manageable and drives “smaller” than its size would suggest.
Photo: GMC 2022 GMC Hummer EV, interior On the minus side, shorter people will find it difficult to get on board. The footboard becomes a necessity as does the handle inside to help slide into the cabin. There are also no fewer than 18 cameras sprinkled all over and under the vehicle that give you a view all around the vehicle. This is very useful when you're off-roading to see obstacles ahead of you or rocks under the vehicle. There are even wash nozzles to clean the cameras that get filled with dust.
On a Level 2 socket GMC claims range recovery of 25.75 km per hour, or 16 km per hour on a 240-40 socket. If you don't have an outlet at home and are on 110 volts, our sympathies: GM has estimated that it will take eight days and six hours to charge your Hummer EV.With 1,000 horses under your right foot, don’t expect to be bored. There will be less-powerful Hummer configurations in future editions, but for Edition1, Hummer went all out.
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