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With the HUMMER EV (Edition 1 initial availability fall 2021), GMC is building on a century of innovation and engineering excellence to introduce the world’s first all-electric supertruck.

In addition, it will mark a significant step forward in General Motors’ vision of a world with zero emissions, powered by electric vehicles. 

To help explain the benefits of all-electric vehicles, here are some facts about owning and charging EVs.

Dominant performance and zero tailpipe emissions are some of the great benefits that come with EV ownership.

And to assist consumers with making the switch toward EVs, state or local authorities may currently offer tax credits to help offset a purchase or lease. The cost of buying an EV charger could even be reduced by present-day rebates, tax exemptions and credits that may be available. And currently, utility providers may offer low or reduced pricing based on the time of use when charging an EV.

There is some essential information EV owners should know about charging their vehicle.

To start, it’s important to understand the driving range for EVs is still measured in miles, but the battery charge is represented by kilowatt-hour, or kWh. This unit of measurement equates to energy storage. If you were to relate this to a vehicle powered by fossil fuels, think of it as gallons of gasoline.

The charging connector used by GMC for the HUMMER EV is the same one used by almost all major automotive companies in the United States.

Unlike fueling up vehicles with gasoline engines, owners will have the ability to recharge their electric vehicle’s battery at home when an EV is plugged in and not in use.

EVs can be recharged using either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC), receiving power that is measured in kilowatts (kW). The power that comes from the energy grid is AC because it is easy to transmit over long distances. However, the advantage of DC is that it is easy to store in batteries, which is why it is used in portable electronics and EVs. When you plug your EV in to charge at home or at work, the AC current that comes from the power grid is converted into DC by the vehicle’s converter.

The time required to charge an EV is dependent upon the type of charging that is available and the specifications of the vehicle. To learn more about the three levels of charging^†, visit the U.S. Department of Energy website.

However, with 800-volt public DC fast charging, the HUMMER EV Edition 1 (also available on HUMMER EV^3X) will have the ability to use 350-kilowatt DC fast chargers^† that enables 80 miles range in 10 minutes of charging^† based on GM estimates.

Currently, GMC is working with Qmerit to help customers find AC Level 2 at-home charging station installers in their area if they would like a faster home charging option.

Whether on or off the road, the HUMMER EV will be a dominating pickup truck that offers zero emissions with revolutionary performance and capabilities enabled by next-generation EV power.

Available fall 2021, HUMMER EV Edition 1 is expected to offer a best-in-class 1,000 horsepower (GM estimate, also available on HUMMER EV^3X), 11,500 lb.-ft. of torque (GM estimate, also available on HUMMER EV^3X) and the ability to go 0–60 mph in approximately 3 seconds (GM estimate, also available on HUMMER EV^3X).

Visit the HUMMER EV page to learn more or make reservations.

Performance targets, estimates and capability specifications based on computer-aided analysis and simulation using virtual engineering tools. Estimates may vary depending on model and trim. Actual results may vary. Limitations apply. At participating dealers.