--- title: "The GMC Hummer EV is So Inefficient It Makes Other Electric Trucks Look Thrifty" description: "The EPA released official mpge figures for the Hummer EV SUV and SUT and they're lower than almost any other EV's." date: "2023-08-22" modified: "2023-08-22" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-gmc-hummer-ev-is-so-inefficient-it-makes-other-electric-trucks-look-thrifty" categories: - "GMC News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "GMC" - "Hummer EV" --- # The GMC Hummer EV is So Inefficient It Makes Other Electric Trucks Look Thrifty ![]() *Photo | GMC* When I was a teenager and just learning about cars, the de facto example of poor fuel economy was the [Hummer H2](). The H2 was new at the time, and its 12-ish miles-per-gallon average was one of its main criticisms. Things haven't changed much. Even the new electric [GMC Hummer EV]() is incredibly thirsty—just for electrons, instead of hydrocarbons—with an official EPA-rated 53 mpge. That 53 mpge figure is the same for both the Hummer EV SUV and SUT, the pickup version. It gets a bit worse with the optional mud-terrain tires, dropping to 50 mpge for both body styles. For context, the [Ford F-150 Lightning]() Extended Range is rated at 70 mpge and the [Rivian R1S]() Dual Motor with its "Large" battery is rated for 68 mpge. The only electric vehicle with a worse rating is the [Lordstown Endurance](), which the EPA rates at 48 mpge. ![]() *fueleconomy.gov* Admittedly, mpge doesn't always accurately represent the real-world range a car will get. Calculating mpge is complicated ([here's a great explainer]()), and involves comparing its energy consumption with the 33.7 kWh of energy density in a gallon of gasoline, while also factoring in battery losses from charging and running necessary electronics. It isn't the only efficiency metric you should pay attention to, but it is useful. Perhaps a more natural metric for comparing efficiency at least between EVs is miles-per-kilowatt hour. It's a simple as dividing a vehicle's maximum range by its battery capacity. The Hummer EV actually has an impressive EPA-rated range of 314 miles. However, it needs a massive 212-kWh (usable) battery pack to provide it. That means the Hummer EV only gets 1.48 miles per kWh. For comparison, the F-150 Lightning has a max battery size of 131 kWh and range of 300 miles, which translates to 2.29 miles per kWh. The large-pack variant of the Rivian R1S Dual Motor, with an EPA-rated 307-mile range and 135-kWh battery, gets 2.27 miles per kWh. ![]() **GMC** Why is the Hummer EV so inefficient? Mostly its weight, tipping the scales at 9,063 pounds. Nearly 3,000 of those pounds come from the battery pack alone. All that mass is tough for its three electric motors to move, which drags efficiency down. This official EPA rating comes right around the same time that GMC increased the starting price of the Hummer EV SUT across the board, according to *[Autoblog]()*. The base EV2X model now starts at $98,845 (a $1,600 increase), the EV3X is $106,945 ($700), and the EV3X Omega Edition is $150,295 ($300). In defense of the Hummer EV, I don't think many customers are interested in a six-figure SUV for its efficiency, regardless of its powertrain. However, when there are vehicles like the Rivian R1S, which provide similar performance and off-road capability *with* better efficiency, the Hummer just comes off looking especially thirsty. Some things never change. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## 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]()