After overcoming previous bottlenecks in supply chain and factory downtime, GMC is stepping on the gas in the electric vehicle market. The Hummer EV Pickup and Hummer EV SUV, GMC’s all-electric flagship models, have been gradually pulling out of the snags to set a promising course for the brand.

GMC’s Hummer EV Factory was offline for some time in the past

According to data from GM Authority, GMC managed to roll out 2,439 units of its electric Hummers in July 2023 alone. Coupled with 2,590 in May and 2,750 in June, this marks a consistent performance for three months straight. Considering the company’s pledge to ramp up production, these numbers are anything but shocking.

What makes this intriguing is the context. General Motors‘ Factory Zero, responsible for the Hummer’s production, was offline for a few months at the end of last year. Why? To prepare for other big electric releases like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. This downtime could have affected Hummer’s production more severely. But it didn’t.

GMC already boasts a total of 16,088 electric Hummers off the assembly line since October 2021. Despite a slow start with just 49 units delivered in the first half of the year, all signs indicate a steep curve upward in customer deliveries come Q3.

For those wondering if it’s too late to get a slice of this electric behemoth, tough luck. Reservations closed in September 2022, with an astonishing 90,000 units reserved, backed by $100 refundable deposits. But be ready to dish out a bit more, as the price for the Hummer EV Pickup was recently bumped by $1,600.

Given the average monthly production, we’re looking at an annual rate of about 30,000 units. A solid number, especially for electric vehicles that start at just under a whopping $100,000

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The GMC HUMMER EV AWD e-bike has been unveiled. The bike was developed jointly by GMC and Recon Power Bikes and it is capable of delivering a peak power output of 2,400W. The HUMMER EV AWD has dual 750W electric motors that deliver a torque of 160Nm and it can reach a top speed of 45km/h. The GMC HUMMER EV AWD e-bike has a 17.5 Ah standard battery giving the bike a range of about 80km.

The new GMC e-bike is being propped as the world’s first super-electric bike. Its dual 48V 750W Bafang motors help the bike achieve a top speed of 28 mph. There are three riding modes in addition to the throttle-only option in the e-bike. The rear-wheel drive minimizes power consumption while the traction mode with the front-wheel drive coming handy in less difficult terrain. The pick of the options is the Adrenaline mode which unlocks the AWD feature.

Apart from the standard 17.5 Ah battery, the e-bike also has a 21 Ah variant, providing a higher range. The standard battery model can be upgraded to the bigger battery but the added range is not known yet. Two 4-inch puncture-resistant tires provide the needed balance and control for the e-bike. It has a four-piston hydraulic brake system and an adjustable front suspension fork. A color LCD screen provides ride information and battery status for the user.

The GMC HUMMER EV AWD e-bike is available on reservation with a deposit of $500. The standard model is priced at $3,999, while the 21 Ah battery version costs $4,175. Recon Power Bikes is offering a free pannier bag for full purchases made on the model. Free shipping is offered for the bike across the United States, but availability details for other markets are not known at this time. Deliveries are expected to begin by December.

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