Up close with the world's first electric Hummer
- The Hummer EV is the fourth iteration of the Hummer truck
- Its range-topping version offers 1,000+ horsepower
- It also ‘pioneered’ the Crab Walk feature
Published on Jan 24, 2024 at 6:36 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 24, 2024 at 6:36 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
The Hummer is bit of an institution.
It all started with the H1, which essentially just a street legal, ‘civilian’ version of the HUMVEE military truck.
Fun fact: the name Humvee is just everyone’s best attempt at pronouncing the acronym HMMWV, which stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.
The H1 was followed by the rapper-friendly H2, then the smaller brother, the H3, and now the electric one that even LeBron James loves.
Supercar Blondie’s Alex Hirschi also had a go – and she loved it.
Unlike the old models which were usually fairly simple, the new electric Hummer, called GMC Hummer EV, is a tech fest.
In addition to the sophisticated electric powertrain capable of producing up to 1,000 horsepower, it is famous for its Crab Walk feature.
It literally means what it says: the truck can ‘walk’ sideways, like a crab.
And if the SUV style isn’t your cup of tea, no worries, because it’s also available as a pick-up truck.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
