GMC Sierra EV: Full throttle

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GMC Sierra EV: Full throttle

Chevrolet has already presented the electric version of its Silverado pickup. Recently, it was GMC's turn to do the same. The Sierra EV was unveiled. We have to understand that we were given the details of the first version that will be on the market for 2024, a model that will be reserved for Americans.


We should get the same thing the following year, for 2025. Still, the product is very promising. Here are five things we remember about it.


Power


The first thing that strikes you when you look at the Sierra EV's specifications is the power announced by GMC; 754 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque. It should be noted that this will be possible with the Max Power driving mode. The Sierra EV will also be able to take advantage of a mode for towing, as well as another for off-road driving, in addition to the settings for everyday reality. Still, it's very impressive.


Towing capacity


With this much power, it's only natural to be interested in the towing capacity. GMC puts it at 9,500 pounds (1,300 pounds for the payload). What's even more relevant is knowing that the loss of range will not be worse than with a gasoline version. In other words, if a conventional Sierra model consumes 40% more fuel with a given load in the back, the loss in electric range will be the same. So you won't be penalized with this type of gear.


And to talk about this range, GMC announces it at 400 miles, or a little over 640 kilometers. Now that's attractive.


Technology


If we go on board, we discover a model capable of offering us everything. At least, that's what we got to see with the Denali variant, the first to show up on the American side. Basically, the console features a 16.8-inch multimedia screen, the largest ever offered in a GMC vehicle. Then, in front of the driver, an 11-inch unit will provide the information normally found on the instrument panel. Better yet, a 14-inch space in the windshield will serve up the data that can be displayed with the head-up display.


And, well, GM's connected applications and services will be part of it.


Charging


When it comes to charging, the model's 800-volt architecture will work wonders. For example, with a 350 kW charging station, it will be possible to recover 160 kilometers in just 10 minutes. This is made possible by an integrated charger with a capacity of 19.2 kW. In addition, at home, it will be possible to send energy back to essential appliances in the event of a power outage, and this, for 21 days if the situation requires it.


Driving


We didn't drive the Sierra EV, of course, but we can be interested in how it drives. Knowing that it will benefit from an adaptive air suspension (Denali version to start), and that the Ultium platform that serves it offers a very low center of gravity, it is clear that the driving dynamics of this truck will be stunning.


As you can see, there's a lot of interesting stuff to get your teeth into with this Sierra EV pickup.


We'll be back with more details on this one.