{"id":26161,"date":"2020-10-22T09:58:13","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T13:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/henrypayne.com\/?p=26161"},"modified":"2020-10-22T10:54:46","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T14:54:46","slug":"payne-hummer-ev-vs-growing-field-of-competitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/payne-hummer-ev-vs-growing-field-of-competitors","title":{"rendered":"Payne: Hummer EV vs. growing field of competitors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In the middle of World Series Game 1 on Tuesday night \u2014\u00a0in between beer, smartphone and camping equipment ads \u2014\u00a0viewers were treated to a 2-minute commercial about \u2026 an $112,595 electric Hummer pickup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">There might have been some head scratching.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Brands that sell $100k vehicles \u2014\u00a0Porsche, Land Rover, Maserati \u2014\u00a0usually don\u2019t take out TV ads. Customers with that kind of disposable income call their car broker to buy their cars for them. The rare exception is the $100k, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, but that debuted at the Oscars where Hollywood swells drive up in limos. Polarizing basketball activist Lebron James introduced the ad promising the Hummer \u201cwould change the world,\u201d though revolutionary autos usually have more modest price tags like the Model T or the Jeep Grand Cherokee.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_cp\" aria-label=\"2022 GMC Hummer EV\" data-c-cta=\"DEBUT\">\n<div class=\"gnt_em_cp_cw\">\n<div class=\"gnt_em_cp_tw\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_cp_cw_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/21\/PDTN\/aa3625a5-d675-4374-9e60-191b26843bfe-Screen_Shot_2020-10-20_at_8.01.43_PM_copy.jpg?crop=1816,1362,x533,y0&amp;width=258&amp;height=193&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/21\/PDTN\/aa3625a5-d675-4374-9e60-191b26843bfe-Screen_Shot_2020-10-20_at_8.01.43_PM_copy.jpg?crop=1816,1362,x533,y0&amp;width=516&amp;height=386&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">But if not a revolution, General Motors Co.&#8217;s Hummer indicates something wild is happening in the luxury pickup market. GMC Hummer is one of a handful of expensive electric pickups coming to market in the next two years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Seeking to capitalize on trendy luxury consumers who value sustainability, these trucks offer no-compromise power and technology while delivering guilt-free, zero emissions. While the Tesla Model 3 sedan popularized lux EVs, battery architecture uniquely favors pickups by offering yuuuge power, handling\u00a0and storage capabilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cAs the first of GM\u2019s next-gen EVs, the Hummer EV will fundamentally alter conventional off-road and truck paradigms,\u201d says GM electric guru\u00a0Ken Morris.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Here&#8217;s how it stacks up against the other electron-guzzling pickups currently available to order:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\"><strong>GMC Hummer EV<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Due in: late 2021 as a 2022 model<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Deposit: $100,\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yyyxg7c3<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Service: GMC dealers<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Price: $112,595 ($79,995 base model in 2024)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Horsepower: 1,000<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">0-60 mph: 3.0 seconds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Towing: NA<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Battery size: 200 kWh est.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Range: 350-plus<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The iconic Hummer comes at the segment by throwing everything into its bed and\u00a0the kitchen sink. It brings open-air, off-road capability like Jeeps;\u00a0Super Cruise self-driving like Cadillac;\u00a0the instant acceleration and high-tech of Tesla;\u00a0and the latest tailgate tricks from GMC itself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/20\/PDTN\/18f29b0f-1f21-4ab4-afda-ab040f6a4a23-HEV_2_Embargoed_to_8P_10.20.20.jpg?width=660&amp;height=385&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/20\/PDTN\/18f29b0f-1f21-4ab4-afda-ab040f6a4a23-HEV_2_Embargoed_to_8P_10.20.20.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=770&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"GMC Hummer EV\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"GMC Hummer EV\" data-c-credit=\"General Motors Co.\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Unlike the original, diesel-powered, Humvee-based H1, the Hummer EV is as capable on-road as it\u00a0is off. Its whisper-quiet electric drive-train floats on an air suspension while offering eyeball-flattening, 3.0-second, 0-60 acceleration. Off-road, its 35-inch knobby tires can go anywhere and then some \u2014\u00a0its new Crab Walk mode allowing the truck to navigate tight terrain diagonally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Without an engine up front, passengers can store the Hummer\u2019s roof in the \u201cfrunk\u201d (front trunk) in order to have an unobstructed view of the heavens. Range is a healthy 350 miles though that will vary greatly depending on weather and the number of 0-60 launches you do. The truck is fast-charge capable on Electrify America\u2019s emerging national network.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\"><strong>Tesla Cybertruck<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Due in: late 2021 as a 2022 model<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Deposit: $100, https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/cybertruck\/design#battery<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Service: Tesla stores<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Price: $69,900<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Horsepower: 600<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Towing: 14,000 pounds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Battery size: NA<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Range: 500-plus<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">If the Hummer is a riff on an iconic shape, the Tesla Cybertruck is the most radical design in segment, its stainless steel body looking like something out of a sci-fi movie. The Cybertruck is considerably\u00a0cheaper than the Hummer with a base price of $39,900 for its single motor truck. The\u00a0top-line tri-motor \u2014\u00a0first available and comparable to the Edition 1 Hummer now on sale \u2014 starts at $69,900.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/11\/26\/PDTN\/9d384ae3-0eba-42f2-96d9-c95c728c5ab7-dtncent02-783ie6ohir516lzav4qt_original.jpg?width=660&amp;height=441&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/11\/26\/PDTN\/9d384ae3-0eba-42f2-96d9-c95c728c5ab7-dtncent02-783ie6ohir516lzav4qt_original.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=882&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"Tesla will build its Cybertruck in a new plant near Austin, Texas.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"Tesla will build its Cybertruck in a new plant near Austin, Texas.\" data-c-credit=\"Tesla\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Tesla has only shown a prototype concept\u00a0truck thus far, but the interior looks to be typically Tesla spartan. Controls are accessed through a single console screen \u2014\u00a0like the Model 3 sedan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Tesla is promising delivery through its own dealers\u00a0in late 2021, but the Silicon Valley automaker has been notoriously erratic in meeting delivery schedules \u2014 one of the advantages of a legacy automaker like Hummer and its independent dealer network. On the other hand, Tesla\u00a0has a big leg up on its competition with the best, fast-charging\u00a0network in the country.<\/p>\n<aside id=\"gnt_atomsnc\" class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_anc\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadAnc\" aria-label=\"Newsletter signup form\"><\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\"><strong>Rivian R1T<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Due in: early 2021<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Depost: $1,000, https:\/\/rivian.com\/preorder\/r1t<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Service: Rivian stores<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Price: $80,000 est.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Horsepower: 750<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">0-60 mph: 3.0 seconds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Towing: 11,000 pounds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Battery size: 105-180 kWh<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Range: 400-plus<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Before Hummer, before Cybertruck, Plymouth-based Rivian really opened eyes to the capabilities of an electric pickup. With four electric motors on board it promises a sprint to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">With its batteries stored in the basement, the R1T maximizes storage space with a massive frunk and pass through space behind the rear seats for another 12 cubic feet of storage. The Rivian is smaller than the competitive set \u2014\u00a0sized somewhere between a midsize\u00a0and full-size pickup meant to appeal to urban customers. Its interior is uncluttered with two tablet screens for controls.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/09\/10\/PDTN\/c62a1614-57bc-4ba0-92d7-c01f93cd7e8f-rivian-r1t.jpg?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/09\/10\/PDTN\/c62a1614-57bc-4ba0-92d7-c01f93cd7e8f-rivian-r1t.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The  Rivian R1T at Rivian headquarters in Plymouth in November 2018.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The  Rivian R1T at Rivian headquarters in Plymouth in November 2018.\" data-c-credit=\"Paul Sancya, AP\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Like Hummer, the Rivian can perform\u00a0a handling trick of its own. With its quad motors spinning left and right-side wheels simultaneously in opposite directions, the R1T can rotate in place. Rivian calls the feature \u201cTank Turn.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\"><strong>Bollinger B2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Due in: late 2021 as a 2022 model<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Deposit: $1000, https:\/\/bollingermotors.com\/reserve\/<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Service: Independent dealers<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Price: $125,000<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Horsepower: 614<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Towing: 7,500 pounds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Battery size: 142 kWh<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Range: 200<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Bollinger offers simple\u00a0design and maximum storage. Designed\u00a0for\u00a0heavy lifting on founder Robert Bollinger\u2019s New York farm, the B2\u2019s pass-through interior can handle cargo up to 16-feet long stretching from front-to-rear bumper. With 15 inches of ground clearance, the truck can be raised or lowered\u00a0another 5 inches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/09\/26\/PDTN\/6dc416e5-5f1f-4cd0-80f0-5a6a63a8453b-Bollinger_B2_7_8_Front.jpg?width=660&amp;height=495&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/09\/26\/PDTN\/6dc416e5-5f1f-4cd0-80f0-5a6a63a8453b-Bollinger_B2_7_8_Front.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=990&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The Bollinger B2 electric truck .\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The Bollinger B2 electric truck .\" data-c-credit=\"Bollinger Motors\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Optimized as a work\u00a0truck, the B2 has 8 electrical outlets for power tools. You can attach a plow to it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\"><strong>Lordstown Endurance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Due in: late 2020 as 2021 model<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Deposit: $100, https:\/\/lordstownmotors.com\/25432293427\/checkouts\/ec7424381b59819074b0fe5a51979e77<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Service: TBD<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Price: $52,500<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Horsepower: 600<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">0-60 mph: NA<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Towing: 7,500 pounds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Battery size: 180 kWh<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Range: 250-plus<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Of the five trucks, the least is known about the Endurance to be built in GM&#8217;s old Lordstown Assembly site. But it is unique in that it features four hub-mounted electric motors for better vehicle control. Lordstown sales are focused on commercial fleets, so it appears\u00a0determined to deliver an affordable truck \u2014\u00a0as opposed to competitors that are all starting production with high-end, $100,000-plus vehicles. That means it likely will have fewer gee-whiz features.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the middle of World Series Game 1 on Tuesday night \u2014\u00a0in between beer, smartphone and camping equipment ads \u2014\u00a0viewers were treated to a 2-minute commercial about \u2026 an $112,595 electric Hummer pickup. There might have been some head scratching. Brands that sell $100k vehicles \u2014\u00a0Porsche, Land Rover, Maserati \u2014\u00a0usually don\u2019t take out TV ads. 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