2024 GMC Sierra EV debuts – all-electric pick-up truck with 644 km vary, 754 hp, 1,064 Nm, CrabWalk function

After revealing the GMC Hummer EV in October 2020, the division of Normal Motors (GM) has now adopted up by introducing the first-ever Sierra EV. Constructed on GM’s Ultium platform that additionally underpins the Hummer EV, the brand new Sierra EV is GMC’s reply to the Ford F-150 Lightning that made its debut final Might.

Just like the Blue Oval’s providing, the Sierra EV doesn’t try to be overly flashy in its design, with simply sufficient particular cues to distinguish it from a daily inside combustion engine Sierra. The obvious is the big entrance “grille,” which sports activities a shiny panel, is illuminated, and linked to the closely creased bonnet that opens to disclose a sizeable entrance trunk (frunk) that GMC calls an eTrunk.

The entrance finish additionally includes a three-bar charging standing indicator and the dual-tier lighting setup consists of distinguished L-shaped daytime operating lights within the higher portion, In the meantime the principle headlamps are mounted additional down, sandwiching a slim consumption with many vertical slats.

The designs of the bumper, grille panel and extra exterior parts differ relying on the chosen trim degree, of which there are three out there. The primary to be made out there would be the Denali Version 1 that goes on sale in early 2024, with the AT4 and Elevation trims set to reach for the 2025 mannequin yr.

For now, GMC says the Denali Version 1 can be provided solely in Crew Cab type with an built-in cargo mattress measuring 1,803 mm (5 foot, 11 inches) that features the model’s MultiPro Midgate so there’s 2,743 mm (9 ft) of storage between the cab and tailgate when the Midgate is open.

The Sierra EV can be rated to tow as much as 4,309 kg (9,500 kilos) and carry a payload of as much as 590 kg (1,300 kilos), making it greater than ample as work truck. It needs to be famous {that a} trailering package deal comes commonplace on the Denali Version 1.

Inside, the Sierra EV includes a relatively minimalist dashboard, with a 16.8-inch touchscreen being the principle spotlight. GMC says that is the most important touchscreen ever fitted to a Sierra and it’s powered by GM’s Ultifi automobile software program platform to allow over-the-air (OTA) updates, linked companies and the power to “cut up” the show to point out three apps concurrently.

The portrait-format touchscreen is “cradled” by chrome trim that extends to the ends of the dashboard, highlighting the almost symmetrical air vents. Different shows contained in the cabin embrace an 11-inch digital instrument cluster in addition to a head-up show with 14 diagonal inches of view.

Given the sheer measurement of the Sierra EV, it helps that there are 14 out there digital camera views to reinforce visibility across the automobile. There’s additionally GM’s Tremendous Cruise hands-free driver help know-how to ease the burden of lengthy journeys.

GMC received’t inform us battery specs simply but, however it’s estimated to ship 644 km (400 miles) of vary on a full cost. The determine is probably going for the Denali Version 1, which is greater than the F-150 Lightning’s XLT and Lariat variants that provide 515 km (320 miles) because of their 131-kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

For charging, the Sierra EV Denali Version 1 comes with an onboard AC charger able to dealing with as much as 19.2 kW in addition to an 800-volt DC quick charger. The latter can soak up as a lot as 350 kW to recuperate roughly 161 km (100 miles) of vary in simply 10 minutes.

With the Energy Station Professional system, the pick-up truck may also ship 10.2 kW of off-board energy by means of as much as 10 shops to energy instruments and equipment at a campsite or worksite, and even cost one other EV. There’s additionally bi-directional charging assist, and with GM Power’s Ultium Dwelling line, the declare is a Denali Version 1 can energy a house’s important requirements for as much as 21 days.

In addition to being a large moveable energy financial institution, the battery additionally juices up two electrical motors – one for every axle – that present a complete system output of 764 PS (754 hp or 562 kW) and 1,064 Nm of torque. You’ll have to put the e4WD system in Max Energy mode to have entry to these outputs, which permit the automobile to dash from 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) in simply 4.5 seconds.

Naturally, there are different drive modes out there, together with Customary, Tow/Haul, Off-Highway and My Mode (personalised settings). The Sierra EV additionally will get four-wheel steering just like the Hummer EV, enabling GMC’s CrabWalk so you’ll be able to transfer the automobile diagonally. Variable brake regeneration can be included, with essentially the most aggressive setting enabling one-pedal driving.

Adaptive air suspension can be included to boost the automobile by roughly 51 mm (two inches) and the Sierra EV is the one model of the Sierra to get unbiased rear suspension – the latter can be true of the F-150 Lightning. Pricing for the Denali Version 1 begins at USD107,000 (RM506,859), excluding supply price prices.