GMC announced Thursday that it is working with EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles to create a GMC Hummer EV overload concept by the end of summer 2023 and preview a production version.
According to the companies, the concept will be the first product of a partnership that the companies say will lead to the development of “leading, no-compromise adventure vehicles” that leverage engineering technology. by EarthCruiser.
Overlanding is a combination of off-road adventure, off-road camping and do-it-yourself ethos. In recent years, it has evolved into something closer to the market segment and more device-focused.
SUV GMC Hummer EV 2024
This concept is based on SUV GMC Hummer EV, and although a dark and obscured but sharp teaser still doesn’t show much, it’s clear that the roof is covered in solar cells. With that, don’t be surprised if the overload concept takes over the Hummer EV’s vehicle-to-vehicle charging (V2V) take it to the next level—perhaps with the ability to specify which portion of the battery pack is used to drive and which to power the rest of your lifestyle.
If such a concept were to go into production, GMC could be at the forefront of delivering such forklift trucks that are essentially factory-built ones.
SUV GMC Hummer EV 2024
Ford has welcomed all kinds of upgrades with E-Transit . electric truck, but currently the 68 kWh battery capacity and lack of all-wheel drive are limiting factors to any overload upgrades. New generation of Mercedes E-Sprinter truck come this year with a large battery pack but currently only offered with rear-wheel drive. Rivian has addressed overloading in a variety of ways, and it’s close to the lifestyle the brand advertises with its vehicles, but so far it hasn’t offered a specific model for it. such uses.
The Hummer EV weighs more than 9,000 pounds in pickup form and is roughly the same size as an SUV, so it will does not mean to walk lightly. But for those putting on such a large vehicle as the basis for an overloaded rig, such as a diesel engine, it could end up being the green choice.
Testing GMC Hummer EV 2024 SUV in Moab
GMC points to more than a century of professional trucking and sees it as part of the brand’s vision for the future. “EarthCruiser products have proven their performance in environments around the world and we are excited to join them in the next chapter of adventure and discovery.”, Josh Tavel, engineer GM executives said in a company statement about the project.
Truck brand GM has yet to say how the new version might launch, but it does refer to its own AT4 off-road sub-brand. Between Hummer EV (SUT) pickup, Hummer EV SUV and coming soon Sierra EV Denali electric pickupit will soon have three separate all-electric trucks in its lineup—so expect this overloaded concept to be one of many lifestyle extensions to come.
