I Drive The Absolutely Insane Hummer EV For The First Time!

Kyle is in Phoenix where he takes you for his first drive of the Hummer EV. In this video he discusses the sizing, comparing it to a Rivian R1T parked next to the Hummer, drives the vehicle in the city and on the highway testing the acceleration with Watts to Freedom, driver assistance with SuperCruise, and the charging speeds using an Electrify America DC Fast Charger.
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[@Murrayxlogan]

The fact that every ev KZbinr ever released a hummer EV video at the same time and Kyle’s video is significantly more in depth is awesome, keep up the nerdiness, Kyle! Thank you!

[@eddstarr2185]

From tech, to vehicle dynamics, no one does it better than Kyle. Thank you for this welcomed driving introduction to the new Hummer EV.

[@azera55555]

This is so much better than any other review out on this now because you actually know what you're talking about eith electric vehicles, dont mix up kw and kwh like almost every other journalist 🙄 and go in depth with how the battery and chassis work and go out on your own which no other journalist has done, thanks Kyle 👍

[@poplaurentiu4148]

TFL has also did previous clips with Rivian Truck and towing a trailer on a journey +some other fresh tests with the GMC Hummer ev Throtle House boys also took both Rivian R1T & GMC Hummer EV performing a drag along with a Tesla X.. Ohh and BTW i'm European, i really love every review about EV's.. imo both these trucks would be so welcome and useful over here since we don't really travel such long distances to visit relatives or to reach cool destinations..

[@BikerJim74]

Oh dang, I've been waiting for this one.

[@kellenbarranger]

"the ultimate miami crossfit vehicle" is just so perfect lol

[@danburkland]

LOL!

[@TylerPoppe]

The battery confidence comes from how much R&D was spent on the originally Chevy Volt. They put in a pack that was restricted to 20-80% but it looked like 0-100 for you. That's why many original Chevy Volt owners have seen almost no degradation in their battery pack health. So already the battery pack is super conservative in terms of staying healthy, but then they also have software that slowly expands the capacity as any loss happens, allegedly. Lots of reddit discussions on this. Obviously different chemistry now, but the Volt work was no joke from an engineering stand point.

[@directorjustin]

Expanding the usable battery capacity as the battery ages seems like it would only accelerate wear on an already aging pack.

[@TylerPoppe]

@@directorjustin I don’t know if they actually do, but it’s what some claim they do.

[@ATICrossX]

@@directorjustin Yeah, but making it actually charge 20-80% all the time even if you charge it from 0-100% will prolong the battery life by like 3-4 times

[@thegreatpaulsmith]

People don't know how advanced GM is in battery and EV tech. Their patents are vast and deep, it's just not talked about

[@TylerPoppe]

@@thegreatpaulsmith amen

[@directorjustin]

Nobody gives me a better understanding of how a car feels (apart from actually driving it) than Kyle. 👍

[@johnbryja3849]

Great review as always!

[@bendytendy5099]

Goalie gear transport should be a standard test lol.

[@Kitesurfing]

Pack them with kitesurfing gear!

[@monaezytwo6513]

This rig is a joke. Just a pile of batteries. Actually EV technology in reverse.

[@brandenflasch]

If automakers are partnering with Electrify America, they need to hold EA accountable.

[@erikstephens34]

GM has partnered with EVgo. Their Ultium funded chargers are 500A capable.

[@Allison11111]

Who has Volkswagen Partnered with ?

[@brandenflasch]

@@Allison11111 Volkswagen owns Electrify America.

[@Allison11111]

@@brandenflasch Oh no 😅.I live in the North.

[@theredmonkey]

Hummer EV is the first all-electric Brodozer.

[@mattbrew11]

Just barely ahead of the cybertruck

[@monaezytwo6513]

You lost me when you said the Rivian looks pleasant. It's not a attractive vehicle at all.

[@HEVTech1]

The hummer EVs 51/43 mpge (city/highway) make it less efficient than all Toyota Hybrid Sedans. Insane how power hungry the Hummer EV is.

[@ArasPundys]

If 100k is a good value 🤨, No wonder I drive a 2004 Grand Marquis. 🙄

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

Yes, the Rivian is over the top, the Hummer makes no sense at all. Its like the Lamborghini LM1 Cheetah. Built for the sons of the Saudi Scheichs.

[@lanceareadbhar]

Good value relative to the market for EV Trucks and in terms of current resale value. Not a good value for a vehicle that can get you to your destination.

[@mattbrew11]

Ok boomer

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

@@mattbrew11 And you are fresh out of kindergarten? Who of your parents allowed you to use you daddy’s laptop? Put it away. Go wash you mouth with soap and go to bed. Without dinner of course! Or shall i call your NANNY?

[@markrichards9792]

Even at 1.2mi/kwh that's like 11 cents per mile. So way cheaper than any gas truck

[@guycocoa211]

In my area Electrify America charges 43 cents/KWh, unless you pay a $4 monthly fee, in which case it’s 31 cents/KWh. At 1.2 miles/KWh for the Hummer and 43 cents/KWh, that’s 35.8 cents/mile. At 31 cents/KWh, that’s 25 cents/mile.

[@tdeb5504]

@@guycocoa211 Charge it at home = much cheaper.

[@brady783]

I wish more auto makers would incorporate the steering wheel paddles for on-demand regen control. Especially the trucks. My current EV has them and i use them constantly.

[@asimo3089]

As somebody who has rented EVs with these paddles and never understood them, Why? I'm the type to set it and forget it.

[@brady783]

@@asimo3089 I came from sports cars & manual transmissions. This is another level of control over the car; the ability to change on the fly. Similar to a manual vs automatic discussion. It brings an engaging dynamic. In an e-truck, this would be useful when towing/hauling in the mountains. My current EV may be a family car, but in the mountains I drive with purpose, using the paddles to exploit its potential. It has a "set it and forget it" mode as well.

[@markleyg]

@@asimo3089 Because sometimes you want to coast, some times you don't.

[@fitybux4664]

@@asimo3089 regen paddle gives a much more predictable deceleration than using the brake pedal, which can improve ride experience.

[@bradcooke5383]

When you were pulling out of the parking lot the 3kW may have been the battery conditioning you selected on before heading out. Great review on your first drive of the "EV Beast"

[@ATM648]

BeamNG Drive!! The only game purchase I haven't regretted!

[@allanjdmsissons4237]

Great video Kyle keep up the great content

[@simonthebroken9691]

I'm guessing steering characteristics would improve with higher psi.. It's heavier than my 1 ton and I keep 70 psi in my tires. 44 psi steering would be very sloppy.

[@kyliefan7]

Tax credits ended in 2020 when I bought my Bolt EV Premier Kyle!

[@ampedampson5140]

That thing just looks so fun

[@jeffgilmore2943]

I’m obviously not the target market for this vehicle, but I have to say that is the ugliest and least practical interior I have ever seen. Plus how absurd to have such a giant vehicle but still have no room for a spare without taking up the tiny bed nor a usable front trunk since it is filled with cases for those gimmicky roof windows. Typical GM-focus on glitz and childish macho styling details and ignore vehicle dynamics, efficiency and usability and value. I think the Ford F-150 EV will crush this thing in popularity. But if you like it, that’s cool.

[@benhunt2207]

Idk who else needs it but Kyle’s impression of the brakes is the happiness I needed today 😂 (24:50)

[@mikebroom1866]

Been waiting for this. Nobody else covering charging. Hoping my silverado isn't delayed even more!

[@cybrtrkguy]

The mailman be like 👁👄👁

[@ampedampson5140]

I would love to see that thing drive down the road but also hate it if it parked next to me in the parking lot lol

[@paularcher4607]

And now, GM proudly presents the brand-new 1959 Cadillac electric truck.

[@DblOSmith]

I'd love a series on the "best" charging station where you can actually get 350kW, for example.

[@crankychris2]

How about one that doesn't charge triple the cost of electriity? Electrify America charges 48 cents per kwh, my home rate is 14 cents. Why? Cuz you have no choice when traveling.

[@DblOSmith]

@@crankychris2 Your home never pulls anywhere near the power it takes to charge your car.

[@crankychris2]

@@DblOSmith I'm a Union Electrician and people ask me 'Chris, how many kw's should my next[ genset be and i say do you need hvac, hot water and a dryer? If so, 12KW. I do without these during an outage, so my 1998 4kw Generac is fine, my load runs about 2500 watts. An EV can supply 2 kwh for 36-48 hrs, but then your EV will be drained with no way to recharge. I hope this helps.

[@Nebula1701]

GM already sold 200,000 EVs so no it doesn't qualify for the tax credit.

[@srikanthbreddy1611]

Haven’t seen a GM Electric vehicle yet

[@Mufcforever-sl2gf]

Nebula unless you're joking stfu

[@SpurgeonFleischer]

@@srikanthbreddy1611 chevy bolt? 😕

[@dconner9]

Is the tax credit phase out at the Manufacturer or sub-brand level. This is not a Chevy so even though that brand is capped, it’s not clear to me if that is extended to the Lyric and Hummer which are clearly (or not so clearly) Chevys. Thoughts or clarifications?

[@Nebula1701]

@@dconner9 It’s by Manufacturer.

[@nelsonc6173]

Hummer was a waste as a gas guzzler and now this new Hummer is a waste as an electric energy guzzler...seriously what a waste.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

Just insane, great to see the tech in this GM is really up to snuff, are you watching Kia and Hyundai? Must say for initial impression, yes looking really good.

[@joshuarosen465]

My God, 1 mile per KWh. That thing really is a Hummer. To put this in to perspective on my commute home today on 128 and the 3 near Boston my Tesla was getting 5 miles per KWh. Unless you are planning on invading a Middle Eastern country why would you want a Hummer?

[@davidgrisco1939]

To crush Teslas without feeling it? :)

[@kevinhall6966]

Oh wow I never thought about this but you mentioned the weight of this truck around 10,000 lbs and then I saw the neighborhood bridge sign that said weight limit 3 tons. Now I have to worry about the electric vehicle I buy to make sure I can get home hehehe

[@danburkland]

Part of owning a Hummer is you don’t give a shit about anything or anybody else 😎

[@ZenEndurance]

Where's the video of off-roading the Rivian we were promised?

[@danmobile]

These giant electric SUVs/trucks will really dampen some peoples' spirits when they realize that even 250 KW charging sucks when you only get 1 mile per KWh. Smaller/more aerodynamic cars will have to charge 1/3 as long!

[@Boomtendo4tw]

Single pane glass cause gotta save weight somewhere

[@tomstdenis]

31:00 re "inefficient not cool etc..." Yes, the Hummer EV is still a shit vehicle for people with small penises. Just because it's an EV doesn't mean weighing 9000 lbs is acceptable. Not only is it horribly energy inefficient but it also damages the road more than much lighter vehicles. And it's fuck ugly to boot. I'll take my Model 3 any day...

[@EVPaddy]

People that think everybody should drive a Model 3 have both a small brain and? No, I won't say that because actually I don't think there's a relation. A lot of women drive huge cars…

[@davidmccarthy6061]

One of possibly three people that would ever do something with this other than take it to the country club.

[@Boomtendo4tw]

The Hummer is so much more for the dollar

[@tjhouston1280]

My thing is… if I’m in the market for an electric big off-roader pickup, I’m not thinking about the Rivian. And vice versa if I was looking for a regular sized vehicle. If I buy a Hummer, I know it’s not as efficient. That’s not what I’m buying it for if I was a Hummer customer. (I’m a Hummer future customer)💀

[@voldar70]

The Supercruse disengaged because this weren’t looking forward. Learn about how to use it before actually using it. My 0.02$ Great review nonetheless !

[@brandenflasch]

I didn’t even bother watching other videos. They’ll all be fluff. You get to the stuff that matters.

[@bjorn83]

Kind of messed up that you down the chevrolet from the start. If you want to cater to the soy boy fluid gender crowd that is fine. But don't fuck chevrolet over. I'm talking from a swedish perspective. I guess we love the american styling and way because we see it as one of a kind. The rivian looks just like another apple product (wich is also american i know). But ford and chevrolet have a great automotive presence. Don't screw it up.

[@chriskeyneighbors]

I'll probably get flamed for this but who is GM targeting in hopes to sell this thing? If the whole purpose of switching to EVs is to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels and reduce emissions, then wouldn't it be more beneficial to sell more cost and energy efficient vehicles? Maybe not resurrect a relic that nobody wanted before? 1ish mile per kWh is awful. EVs maximize their efficiency when the design reduces drag as much as possible. "Least efficient electric vehicle ever made". Yeah no kidding. I can't wait to see one in public and have the owner tell me how they're "helping" the environment.

[@greggalletta8679]

GM is wasting resources with this $100k+ vehicle. The world doesn’t need this thing. $35k EV’s are what’s needed.

[@anibalasubramaniam4153]

Great review as always! However it's disappointing to see almost every new EV use the same interior aesthetic, two screen rectangles.

[@joetacchino4470]

That's pretty most every new car coming out today. Seen the Audis? Three screen rectangles.

[@guttagutta420]

@@joetacchino4470 No one is original anymore.

[@michaeldrew783]

love your reviews Kyle

[@rzu7120]

Please don't try to squeeze that Hummer in next to me at Electrify America!

[@lanceareadbhar]

It would be nice if they had spots that EV trucks were not allowed to use.

[@mattbrew11]

@@lanceareadbhar oh ffs go cry into your soy latte elsewhere

[@1000Deep]

Lovely review of this vehicle. The best I have seen so far. Thank you.

[@johnchartrand5910]

absolutely awesome, obviously not for everyone but incredible just the same

[@kellyheath8547]

GM tax credits expired a long time ago.

[@jahblessin3996]

I’m a recent subscriber. Recently purchased a 2022 ionic5 SEL. coming from tuner cars and internal combustion engines my whole life this channel is really helped me learn a lot. You guys are doing a great job!

[@mt2nv1]

Any idea on range at highway speeds? Hearing it’s abysmal at 75+mph. Love EVs BTW. This thing is just redonk

[@kevinvillanueva137]

We need 350kw capable chargers!! We need to stop this nonsense of slow chargers. USA is wayyyy too behind.

[@erikstephens34]

GM is partnering with EVgo and all their Ultium funded chargers are 500A capable (will charge the Hummer EV at full speed).

[@catinthehat5140]

There's 250kw chargers

[@bud6681]

$95k for a midsize truck that is at the mercy of charging availability blows my mind. At these prices they’ll never be common unless the financing gets absolutely comical

[@odin8214]

I love the new hummer cant wait to see the suv version of it and yeah i agree price wise it almost seems cheap compared to the rivian.

[@bonustimeslots]

That lane change! Looks like a damn marshmallow on wheels! 😆 🤣

[@EVPaddy]

A friend of mine used to have an H2 in Switzerland. He was mostly hated there for it. When we drove it to Italy, people were screaming in joy seeing it.

[@christopherberg6166]

Drove right through my neighborhood! Wish I could’ve seen some drive by.

[@Robert-pm6bm]

The two tone interior is horrendous. Reminds me of the earlier bolts

[@edcarrasco4093]

Only a handful sold. “Fraud”. Haha. That’s why Tesla rules

[@mrstyle25]

The seat backs have storage.

[@stevenvasselljr.9278]

Its just like the humvee with its fuel inefficiency

[@linuxxr]

2000 lbs too heavy

[@mattbrew11]

No.

[@alejandrovieira6451]

Pretty good Tie Fighter impression under heavy braking, Kyle! 😂

[@arvins.7064]

Interior looks very crappy and plastic

[@searcey]

Rivian was an easy choice before the price increase. Now, do you buy the hummer or Rivian since they are both around 100k?

[@Fozzymandius]

I'm a bit surprised by the quality of the UI. It has a lot going on, but it does seem to be much less well designed when compared to your Rivian videos from this last week.

[@domg7359]

1.1 miles per kwh ;) LOL. It's better than a Hummer ICE I guess... Not a road trip vehicle. Gonna take hours to charge.

[@CharlieSzymanski]

Got a kick of you testing all the handling in Paradise Valley. They're crazy about speed cameras and ticketing everyone they can. You got lucky! Drove right by my condo complex in the middle, shame I missed it.

[@badmonkey2917]

I would like too see that you didn’t use the first 10 min compering the two trucks. Very very few will be in a situation where they wonder who to buy. When you got a few hours with it then do all the time with that one. The Rivian you have talked in and out about for a long time now. The Hummer customer doesn’t care about the toy Rivian.

[@yamahaking6137]

I love rivian very well built in n out.. hummer looks so outdated.. rivian on my list for sure..

[@trapin68]

Really? I feel the exact opposite. Hummer is on par with current off-road vehicles in regards to style. The Rivian is very plain looking.

[@tymanot]

As much as I love the Rivian and want it to come to Germany I cannot see me in this beast. It fits the US I guess but only there. Super unefficient, extra large - somehow not fitting the times we are currently in. But yes, way better than the other Hummers...

[@Scrap-press]

In most European countries you wouldn't even be allowed to drive the hummer with a regular driver's license. If Rivian comes to europe, i'll definitely consider buying it.

[@mattbrew11]

Europeans live dull over controlled lives.

[@Riley_1955]

I live in the states and I think the Rivian is a pig of a vehicle......I couldn't even think of owning this humongous tank of a vehicle.......If the idiots at GMC think they are going to sell this to the masses they are delusional.

[@mattbrew11]

@@Riley_1955 they will sell every single one they make

[@CallsignVega]

@@Riley_1955 No one at GMC thinks this is a vehicle for the "masses". Not everything needs to be for everyone.

[@Kitesurfing]

Dreamy kitesurfing vehicles!

[@SeanHarlow]

Automatic thumbs up for the BeamNG reference. I was literally just thinking how much I hope someone releases a Gavril D-Series EV mod.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

I feel like this is a great option for those who are anti-EV, if that makes any sense. Like, suck it, if we're gonna buy one we're gonna buy the one that's so inefficient it's even worse than driving a gas car.

[@mattbrew11]

But your statement is dog shit because in terms of mpge its as good as my prius used to be.

[@4literv6]

It's gets over 40mpge Though. 1.3miles per kwh at hwy speeds for the hummev with 33.7kwhs per gallon of gas, more for a gallon of diesel. Ain't nothing this size with this much power that a combustion engined vehicle can get even 1/3rd that efficiency. The ram trx with 300 less hp, weighing 2400 less pounds. And slower 0-60mph gets 7-10mpg hwy per car and driver on premium gas. 😀

[@TheAdventureAuto]

@@4literv6 Yes exactly. People who drive those will love the Hummer EV.

[@alextheromanian]

I hope this makes every bronco owner die of envy. Especially the idiots who paid well over MSRP and helped sustain the madness of theft happening currently in the auto industry.

[@joetacchino4470]

So the Rivian is smaller, a TON lighter, but holds just as much stuff, can do as much off road, is just about as fast, consumes way less juice and costs less. But the Hummer has t-tops and WTF mode. Way to go GM.

[@johntrussell7228]

Yeah because they both appeal to the same audience, right? lol

[@justin9152]

It's an over-the-top vehicle not meant to be directly compared to the Rivian. The EV Silverado AND EV Sierra will be.

[@tjhouston1280]

Yea because I’m DEFINITELY thinking of Rivian when I buy a Hummer… not really dude

[@pumpuppthevolume]

compare it to ice Hummer fuel consumption

[@johnchartrand5910]

after watching this, I like everything except the charging port location, it's on the wrong side

[@djiembefola]

As usual, Kyle slays the review. Kudos! Grotesque vehicle for Dozer Bros.........

[@sanchit007]

Hi Kyle, I have a question for you. Can you charge Hummer EV at home with Lucid Home wall charger?

[@sicario4254]

Looks good! But from a company that closed its plant in Dayton, OH and reason given by the GENIUS CEO was higher gas prices and plummeting vehicle sales? No shit! They knew then, mate. And kept on building gas guzzlers. Wonder if GM would make anything electric if it wasn’t for Tesla. Maybe I know nothing. And GM and Ford have been working on EV for a very, very long time and were just waiting for the perfect opportunity to broadcast they are going all Electric in near future. Love the videos, and all different content. Keep rocking, mate! Cheers! 🍻

[@fitybux4664]

1) Never (EVER) put the Hummer EV into "Safe Mode", unless you want it not to shift to drive. 2) If your car's ECM gets locked up (let's say you do go into "Safe Mode"), the Hummer EV's front hood is latched electronically. So, you will struggle getting it open to reset the 12V battery. There is a cable hidden in the driver's foot well on the left side that can be used to open the front hood under such situations. Another KZbinr found this out the hard way. 😆

[@eugeneputin1858]

Someone needs to pull this beast with a semi at full regen!! Thatd be a dope video to see. I wish tesla would let you maximize regen

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Nice nice driving

[@TejasPadekar]

Kyle - The Hummer is running Android Automotive. Same system as the Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge. You can see all the Google apps, Google Play Store, and Google Assistant apps on the screen. Google allows automakers to put their own skin on the user interface, but cars that build in the Google Automotive Services get the Google apps pre-installed. 🙂

[@venom5809]

Holy fuck, how many ads can you put in one video, dude enough.

[@mybro727]

You can always tell the reviewers that hate that they like the Hummer EV. Lots of issues/problems this guy found about this truck that aren’t actually issues or problems AT ALL. Review came across kinda nit-picky to me, and almost awkward. I think you need more time with a brand new vehicle learning how everything works before commenting on how technology doesn’t work well.

[@SaltyPirate71]

Yeah, and you can't even get on the list to buy one until June '24. So...this is essentially a GMC stock sales gimmick. Your video is high quality, the vehicle availability from a corporate leviathan like GMC is not.

[@JustfishNascar]

Kyle your face on the Watts To Freedom launch said it all.

[@mybro727]

What’s “buggy” about the infotainment system? I didn’t see any lagging or glitches either. You had many complaints for this system, you won’t like the Ford very much. 😂

[@ProZack6]

I wanted to watch this video. But I had to tap out. Too much talking.

[@markleyg]

All excess. Extremely inefficient. Very slow charging. Very expensive vehicle to operate. Totally not impressed.

[@Hidavi]

My Tesla MX preconditions the battery every morning Mon-Fri around 6AM. It only takes a few minutes. The schedule is configurable in the app if my routine ever changes.

[@fitybux4664]

27:11 Wow, wirelessly? Sounds nice! FOR JAMMING!!!! 😆

[@MrJruta]

Sorry but Rivian is one UGLY looking thing. The Hummer is junk, but it’s better looking junk

[@mortimersnerd5172]

Sorry Kyle no EV is kind to the environment. On top of that is the fact that 1/3 of all oil production is used to make the plastic parts of all vehicles and everything plastic in the US. Kyle why don't you do a KZbin on the problem of trying to get an EV serviced?

[@simonthebroken9691]

Hey not hating on evs here just government motors. Glad to see it didn't light on fire.