2024 Hummer EV 3X Pick-up

The Hummer nameplate, once synonymous with gas-guzzling excess and unapologetic American bravado, has been reborn under the GMC brand as an all-electric supertruck. It’s no longer a caricature of excess but a showcase of modern electric vehicle technology blended with undeniable presence. The 2024 Hummer EV Pickup is not just a bold reimagining of the original—it’s a total reinvention.

Built on General Motors’ Ultium EV platform, the Hummer EV is an imposing truck designed to challenge preconceived notions of what electric vehicles can be. It’s massive, sure—but it’s also packed with futuristic tech and surprising agility. Think of it as the Cyberpunk version of a Tonka truck: all the flair, but now fuelled by electrons instead of unleaded.

GMC offers the Hummer EV in two body styles: the SUV and the Pickup. The SUV, with its shorter wheelbase and enclosed cargo area, leans more toward lifestyle buyers who need everyday practicality. The Pickup, by contrast, is aimed at those who want maximum utility, visual punch, and off-road capability. It’s the more dramatic of the two and serves as our subject here—specifically, the limited-run 3X Omega Edition, the flagship variant for 2024.

What’s New for 2025?

While the core structure of the Hummer EV remains unchanged, GMC has used the 2025 model year to refine the lineup. The headliner 3X Omega Edition—launched in 2024—is not returning. That trim, with its Neptune Blue Matte paint, gloss-black 18-inch wheels, blacked-out badging, and distinctive interior treatments, was a limited-run statement piece aimed at early adopters and collectors. As of now, no direct replacement has been announced for 2025.

Beyond the Omega Edition’s departure, the 2025 Hummer EV Pickup receives improved OTA (over-the-air) update functionality. GM continues to fine-tune drive modes, battery conditioning, and semi-autonomous features like Super Cruise, offering existing owners a software path to ongoing performance improvements. For Canadian buyers—especially those in tech-savvy urban centres like Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary—this is a huge plus.

Under the skin, it still rides on GM’s Ultium architecture: a modular battery-and-drive-unit platform that supports everything from compact crossovers to full-size trucks. It’s what allows the Hummer to pack a 212 kWh battery under its floor and support 800V fast charging. Compared to the Silverado EV or Sierra EV—which use the same bones but aim for mass-market appeal—the Hummer EV is more niche, more expressive, and more willing to push the envelope.

Exterior Styling

There’s nothing understated about the Hummer EV Pickup. At over 86 inches wide without mirrors, it dwarfs most vehicles in any Canadian parking lot. And that’s kind of the point. Where others blend in, the Hummer wants to stand out. The boxy silhouette, upright windshield, squared-off fenders, and geometric LED light bar all pay homage to the original H1 while projecting a futuristic, almost extraterrestrial vibe.

In Omega Edition trim, this extroverted design language is amplified. The Neptune Blue Matte paint is exclusive to this variant and looks like it was lifted straight from a concept sketch. It shimmers subtly in sunlight and takes on a steelier hue in overcast conditions—a perfect fit for moody Pacific Northwest skies. It’s also incredibly delicate. Matte finishes are notorious for showing fingerprints, swirl marks, and water stains, so most owners will want to invest in a professional ceramic coating or full-body PPF.

The gloss-black 18-inch wheels, aggressive off-road tires, retractable running boards, and blacked-out badging complete the look. Even stationary, it exudes kinetic energy. Around back, a vertically stacked taillight array flanks the five-foot bed, which can be opened via GMC’s trick MultiPro tailgate. It folds, extends, and steps like origami. One limitation: no fold-down mid-gate. That means no cabin pass-through for oversized cargo, which rivals like the Silverado EV offer.

Unlike some competitors that try to soften their trucks with car-like design language, the Hummer leans in. It looks like it could survive a moon landing—and maybe that’s exactly what buyers in this segment want.

Cabin Technology and Interior

Step inside the Hummer EV and you’re greeted by an environment that is equal parts tactical and theatrical. It doesn’t just feel like a high-end truck—it feels like a command center. The layout is wide, upright, and deeply vertical, with a squared-off steering wheel, bold air vents, and grab handles thick enough to support a mountaineer.

Materials are a mix of upscale and industrial. The Omega Edition comes with a distinctive two-tone Lunar Horizon interior, where dark gray and pale silver contrast elegantly. Copper-colored trim lines the dashboard and centre console, providing warmth without veering into ostentation. Surfaces are soft-touch in all the right places, while areas of frequent contact—like the centre armrest and lower door sills—are built tough enough to resist scratches, mud, or dogs.

Seating is another strong point. The front buckets are heavily bolstered, heated, ventilated, and trimmed in textured faux-leather with perforation accents and detailed stitching. There are memory functions for multiple drivers—a welcome feature in a household where more than one person might want to pilot this leviathan. Rear seat passengers enjoy excellent legroom, dual USB-C ports, and heated outboard seats.

Technology is equally impressive. The digital gauge cluster and centre infotainment screen—12.3 and 13.4 inches, respectively—are powered by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. Yes, the same engine behind Fortnite. The result? Fluid animations, hyper-detailed map graphics, and menus that transition with satisfying slickness.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, as is Google Assistant integration and an onboard app suite. Voice commands are responsive, and physical buttons for climate and volume are thankfully retained. A 14-speaker Bose sound system provides crisp, immersive audio, while EV-specific tuning enhances synthetic propulsion sounds that replace engine roar.

In-cabin storage is generous. The centre console is a small cavern, large enough for a DSLR or a lunch kit. There’s hidden storage under the rear seats, and wide door pockets easily swallow reusable water bottles, winter gloves, or road maps (for the nostalgic).

Visibility is decent but compromised by the high beltline and relatively narrow windows. Still, the digital rearview mirror and 360-degree camera suite help enormously when backing into tight spaces or navigating snowy trailheads.

Under the Hood (or Frunk)

Pop the hood and you won’t find a V8 or even a modest electric motor. Instead, the Hummer EV features a powered front trunk—known colloquially as a frunk. It’s large enough to accommodate groceries, camera gear, or the aforementioned removable roof panels (Sky Panels), and it even includes drain plugs for easy hose-down cleaning. There’s an LED light, 12V outlet, and rubberized liner—everything you need to turn it into a weekend tailgate station or mobile toolkit.

Under the surface, the truck’s tri-motor layout (one up front, two in the rear) delivers 1,000 hp and 11,500 lb-ft of torque—not from the crank, but from the wheels. Translation: this thing launches like a sports car, despite weighing more than a Ford Transit loaded with tile.

The massive 212 kWh battery is sandwiched beneath the floor in a fully protected structural shell. It supports 800V DC fast charging at up to 350 kW—on a compatible charger, that’s good for a claimed 160 km of range in 10 minutes. It also supports vehicle-to-load (V2L) accessories and could theoretically act as a backup power source during an outage.

At home, however, you’ll want a dedicated Level 2 charger. Without one, charging from a standard 120V outlet would take multiple days. Plan accordingly, especially if your lifestyle involves spontaneous mountain escapes or long road trips.

Towing, Charging, and Battery Capability

For all its theatrics, the Hummer EV Pickup isn’t just about making an entrance. It’s also a utility vehicle—with a few important caveats.

In its tri-motor 3X configuration, the Omega Edition offers a maximum towing capacity of 8,500 pounds. That’s enough to tow a medium-sized boat, enclosed trailer, or even a pair of snowmobiles with gear. Payload capacity is 1,300 pounds, slightly less than conventional HD trucks but still sufficient for most recreational and lifestyle needs. The suspension system—adaptive air with variable ride height—keeps the truck level under load and can be manually adjusted for trailer hookups. Trailer brake controls and hitch guidance via camera are standard.

The real story, though, is the battery. With a 212 kWh capacity, it’s one of the largest in any passenger vehicle. This sheer scale means the Hummer offers a usable range of approximately 505 km under ideal conditions. But like all EVs, cold weather, elevation changes, and towing will impact that figure. In winter, expect around 400–430 km of realistic range if driven conservatively. When towing, as with all EVs, expect this range number to drop by 50 per cent, if not more, especially with elevation changes.

Charging such a large battery requires planning. On a Level 1 120V outlet, it’s basically an emergency-only solution—gaining just a few kilometres per hour. A 240V Level 2 charger is the baseline for home use, where a full charge from empty takes about 18–22 hours, depending on the speed of your home charger.. Faster, high-amperage Level 2 setups can trim that closer to 17–20 hours. But the real ace up the sleeve is the Hummer’s 800V fast-charging capability. On a compatible 350 kW DC fast charger, you can recoup about 160 km in just 10 minutes. A full charge still take 45-60 minutes at a DC charger, assuming it can support the fastest charge speeds.

This puts the Hummer EV in rare company alongside the Porsche Taycan and Hyundai Ioniq 5 when it comes to charging architecture. For Canadians who regularly venture beyond the city—especially into areas where Electrify Canada stations are becoming more common—this means less time plugged in and more time adventuring.

How Does It Drive?

You might assume a 9,000-pound electric truck would drive like a school bus with a low battery. And yet, the Hummer EV is shockingly refined. It’s not just fast—it’s almost ludicrous. The “Watts to Freedom” (WTF) mode unleashes all 1,000 hp in a jaw-dropping launch control experience. It includes audio, haptic feedback, and screen animations. 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. In a truck. That weighs as much as a cabin cruiser.

Once you get past the party tricks, the Hummer proves composed and capable. The adaptive air suspension irons out road imperfections, and the ride is surprisingly supple on the highway. Road noise is well managed, thanks to triple-sealed doors and the absence of engine vibration.

Where it really surprises is in low-speed handling. Four-wheel steering and Crab Walk transform urban manoeuvring. I navigated tight roundabouts and ferry lanes more easily than I have in some mid-size SUVs. Parking in angled stalls? No problem.

On a drizzly October weekend, I took the Hummer EV Pickup over to Gibsons on BC’s Sunshine Coast. It was the kind of trip that mixes highway, ferry, and backroad driving—perfect for a real-world usability test.

The approach to Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal was congested and chaotic. Zigzagging between cones and narrow lanes is never pleasant in a full-size truck, but with four-wheel steering and the UltraVision camera system, I felt more confident than I had in my old mid-size SUV. I used the underbody cam to line up inside the ferry lane, easing the truck between a Transit van and a Subaru with surgical precision. A few deckhands gave the Hummer curious glances; one asked if it really could drive sideways.

Once aboard, the questions started. A pair of teenagers asked if they could see the frunk. A retired couple wanted to know if it could tow a fishing boat. I answered what I could, then opened the rear sliding window to let the ocean breeze pass through the cabin. I stored my backpack in the frunk—dry, secure, and easy to access without reaching into the cab.

Disembarking in Langdale, the Hummer felt planted through the winding descent into Gibsons. The road was wet with leaves and pine needles, but the all-wheel-drive system, adjustable ride height, and instant torque made it feel athletic. In town, parking near the waterfront required patience—but thanks to four-wheel steering, I slotted into a parallel stall by the docks with room to spare.

Gibsons isn’t a place where vehicles like this are common. It turned heads not for its badge, but because it looked like something out of a science fiction film. And I’ll admit—there was a certain satisfaction in knowing the Hummer could handle downtown Vancouver traffic and BC Ferries with the same composure.

Additional TechDriven-Approved Features

 • UltraVision Cameras: 18 views, including four underbody cameras with wash functions

 • Digital Rearview Mirror: Sharp and bright, compensating for poor rear visibility

 • MyGMC App: Start, unlock, and precondition your truck from your phone

 • Off-Road App: Real-time telemetry for off-road enthusiasts

 • Super Cruise: Hands-free driving with automated lane changes on mapped Canadian highways

 • Sky Panels: Roof panels are easy to remove and stow in the frunk

Final Thoughts

The 2024 GMC Hummer EV 3X Omega Edition is not for everyone. It’s big. It’s bold. It’s expensive. But it’s also thrilling, luxurious, and genuinely innovative.

It won’t fit every garage. It guzzles electrons. And it’s overkill for Costco runs. But as a flagship tech demonstrator, a weekend adventure rig, or a statement piece with serious capabilities, the Hummer EV is unmatched.

It’s not subtle. But maybe the future doesn’t need to be.

5 Key Takeaways

1.  Four-Wheel Steering Magic: Crab Walk and rear-wheel steering make this beast surprisingly nimble

2.  Super Cruise Confidence: Hands-free driving now spans much of Canada’s major highways

3.  Unreal Engine UI: The graphics, responsiveness, and animations are miles ahead of most rivals

4.  Real-World Range with Real-World Size: The 505-km estimate is solid, but this isn’t a compact EV

5.  No Mid-Gate? No Problem: Frunk, 5-ft bed, and secure roof storage make this a capable weekend warrior