--- title: "Hummer EV Pickup Spotted at Ford’s HQ Alongside a Mustang Mach-E" description: "A GMC Hummer EV was recently spotted at Ford's Michigan campus, being tested alongside the Mustang Mach-E." date: "2022-09-18" modified: "2022-09-18" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/hummer-ev-pickup-spotted-at-fords-hq-alongside-a-mustang-mach-e" categories: - "Ford News" - "GMC News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Trucks" --- # Hummer EV Pickup Spotted at Ford’s HQ Alongside a Mustang Mach-E ![]() Unsurprisingly, a GMC [Hummer EV ]()Pickup Edition 1 was recently spotted at Ford's Michigan HQ, alongside the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E. It's an [incredibly common practice]() in the auto industry for car companies to use competitors' cars as benchmarks. I'd actually be more surprised if Ford *wasn't* checking out cars like the Hummer EV. However, don't expect a direct Hummer EV competitor from Ford anytime soon. At the moment, the only pure electric cars in Ford's lineup are the Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 Lightning. Neither of which are Hummer EV competitors. The Mach-E is an affordable crossover and the F-150 Lightning is more of a traditional pickup truck, while the Hummer EV Pickup Edition 1 is a six-figure, all-electric super truck with more horsepower than a LaFerrari. So it might seem odd at first that Ford might be testing one alongside its less powerful, more traditional EVs. However, Ford is likely more interested in the technology underpinning the Hummer EV, rather than the actual car itself. ![]() The Hummer EV is built on GM's Ultium battery platform, which underpins all of its new EVs, such as the [Cadillac Lyriq]() and [Chevy Blazer EV](). The Ultium battery platform is a bit unique in the industry, as it allows for more vehicle flexibility than most electric vehicle platforms. It's that architecture that Ford is likely looking into, as it develops its own electric platforms. Ford is currently working on two electric platforms for North America. One of which will be codenamed TE1 and will be the basis for its next-generation of electric trucks and potentially even an electric Bronco. Currently, the F-150 Lightning is built on a modified version of the standard F-150 truck platform, so learning GM's Ultium battery tech could improve the next-generation car's power, range, and packaging. The second platform Ford is working on will be the basis for most upcoming electric Fords and Lincoln's. So as exciting as it might be to see some sort of thousand-horsepower Ford pickup, to compete with the Hummer EV, it's likely that this is just Ford looking into GM's battery tech. I guess one should never say never, though. ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()