GMC Sierra EV: an electric pickup with a range of 400 miles

GMC is something like the Volkswagen brand for the VW group. With the Sierra, GMC is bringing the third electric "truck" to the market - after the GMC Hummer EV and the GMC Hummer EV SUV. All three are based (like the Silverado EV) on the General Motors Ultium platform.

GMC does not provide any information on battery storage capacity. But as mentioned, the range is 640 km - an estimated value according to the demanding American EPA standard. In all likelihood, the vehicle can store around 130 kWh and can realistically drive around 400 kilometers.

Electric motors on the front and rear axles provide four-wheel drive power of 754 hp (555 kW) and 1,064 Nm of torque. This should get you to 100 km/h in about 4.5 seconds. The load capacity is 590 kilograms, the maximum trailer load is an impressive 4.3 tons. In particular, the carrying capacity is quite poor compared to classic pick-ups. But, of course, the weight of this car must be taken into account.

It is charged via a 19.2 kW built-in charger. In addition, the 800-volt system offers a fast charging function for an estimated up to 350 kW direct current. It should be able to charge about 160 km with electricity in ten minutes - just like the Silverado.

With the optional Power Station Pro, the drive battery can deliver up to 10.2 kW of power to external consumers - via up to 10 sockets. Another electric car can also be charged. In combination with a two-way charger, you can supply your own house with electricity for up to three weeks in the event of a power outage.

Five driving modes allow you to adjust the drive. They have the descriptive names of Standard, Tow/Haul, Offroad, My Mode and Maximum Power. In addition, it is possible to adjust the power of recuperation (rain on demand) - up to driving with one pedal.

The electric Sierra has an air suspension (Air Ride Adaptive Suspension) with the possibility of raising or lowering the car by about 5 cm. Like the GMC Hummer, the Sierra has four-wheel steering with a crab option. At low speeds, the rear wheels face the same direction as the front wheels, allowing the crab to move diagonally.

Inside, there is a touch screen with a diagonal of no less than 16.8 inches, which is installed here for the first time in portrait mode. An adjustable driver's screen with an 11-inch diagonal and a color head-up display with a 14-inch diagonal are also available.

When you enter with the electronic key in your pocket, the system automatically turns on. All you have to do is hit the brake, shift into D and you're good to go. The Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system can help. The light inside is provided by a fixed panoramic glass roof that extends over both rows of seats.

The electric pick-up is only available as a model with a four-door crew cab and a 1.80-meter-long loading space. The loading area can be extended with a “midgate”; In this way, objects up to 2.74 meters long can be stowed, and even 3.35 meters with the tailgate open. The backrests at the back are divided in a ratio of 60:40, so that in addition to a board or canoe, one passenger can also be transported.

There is also a front trunk (Frunk) that can be locked. It has two drains so you can easily clean the storage compartment. The storage space deserves the eTrunk designation due to the presence of a 120-volt outlet.

The GMC electric pick-up is manufactured at GM Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck, where the GMC Hummer EV is also manufactured. Denali Edition 1 reservations are now open; expected to begin deliveries in early 2024 for a price of $107,000. The Sierra EV AT4 and Sierra EV Elevation will follow in the 2025 model year. The cheapest model is expected to cost around $50,000.