GMC Hummer EV, 2022 Mercedes-AMG S63e, 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1

LED lighting under the headlamps shows charging state as the truck charges, and the "grille" is a thin, six-bar design that features the letters "H U M M E R", one on each bar.

General Motors unveils its first election Hummer.

But Hummer is keen to stress that this isn't just a soft electric makeover, it's a very capable offroad vehicle, with a load of tech to help this happen. Well, yes, because based on information shared by GM so far, the new electric Hummer pickup ticks numerous same boxes as those other two upcoming trucks. They offer exceptional strength and flexibility to optimize maneuverability with the HUMMER EV's unprecedented off-road capability, including scaling 18-inch verticals and driving through water that is more than 2 feet deep. The rollout of the vehicle will be done in four phases too, with the Edition 1 rolling out next year and the rest of the lineup being released at a later date - some at a significantly later date. Its kitted out with three separate motors, which GM estimates provide 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb-ft of torque.

Industry-leading fast-charge capabilities, paired with General Motors' all-new Ultium battery and advanced technology features, will coalesce to offer maximum capability and optimal range. Industry-first technology mechanically switches the batteries from parallel to series mode during charging, which makes HUMMER EV compatible with the fastest 350 kW DC fast chargers, enabling almost 100 miles of range in 10 minutes of charging6.

Edition 1 highlights include 0-60 miles per hour acceleration in three seconds, drive mode control, an Infinity Roof and removable transparent Sky Panels, and a large infotainment screen-powered by Epic Games' Unreal Engine.

The GMC HUMMER EV is created to be the ultimate off-road EV supertruck, with all-new features developed to challenge tough obstacles and terrain.

Other unique goodies are available on the Edition 1, which as an "Infinity Roof" with modular, transparent sky panels, unique badging in the interior, and a white exterior. The cheapest of the line comes with an estimated mile range upward of 250, while the other two are estimated at above 300. While the vehicle is not listed with the Edition 1's "Watts to Freedom" driving mode, it is still an impressive truck with 800 horsepower and 9,500 lb-ft of torque.

The pickup offers an adaptive air suspension and what GM calls a "crab mode" that allows it to be driven nearly diagonally.

The Hummer EV2X is expected to be available on Spring 2023. It does, however, not have torque vectoring features.

The base Hummer EV starts at $79,995.