Customer Deliveries Start – for GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1

Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Customer Deliveries Start

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GMC said today that prospective customers can now purchase the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 from dealers across the country. The all-electric pickup truck has 440 miles of GM-estimated range with a full charge [see footnote 1 below], GMC “exclusive” CrabWalk mode [3], MultiPro MidGateTM and 10,000 pounds max towing capacity [4] from a GM-estimated 754 horsepower and 785 lb.-ft. of torque in Max Power mode [2]. This by our count means that GMC is the only US brand now with three EV trucks, which won’t likely last long given the US vehicle popularity of trucks. Just bring money –  prices begin at $97,500, plus the $1995 destination charge.

“Alongside the HUMMER EV Pickup and SUV, GMC is now the only brand with three electric trucks,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president, Buick and GMC. “The Sierra EV is the ‘Denali of EVs’ and the best truck ever made. Period.” (read AutoInformed.com on New Extended Range Option on 2024 Hummer EV 3X Pickup and GMC Shows 2025 Yukon with Partial Details)

Technology Highlights

  • 8-inch-diagonal freeform infotainment touchscreen — the largest ever in a Sierra
  • Trailering-capable available Super Cruise7 hands-free driver assistance technology. This technology is expected to be available on about 750,000 miles of compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2025.
  • Customizable drive modes, including Max Power mode, which enables 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 4.5 seconds [2 GM estimate]
  • Air Ride Adaptive Suspension that both enables a more comfortable ride as well as the ability to raise or lower the truck by approximately 2 inches
  • EV-enabled propulsion technologies including Regen on Demand Braking, One-Pedal Driving [8] and 4-Wheel Steer with CrabWalk [3]

Inevitable GMC Footnotes

  1. GM-estimated range on a full charge for Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 based on current capability of analytical projection consistent with SAE J1634 revision 2017- MCT. Actual range may vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age, loading and how you use and maintain your vehicle. EPA estimates not yet available.
  2. Performance targets, estimates and capability specifications based on computer-aided analysis and simulation using virtual engineering tools.
  3. Limited to low speeds. Read the vehicle’s owner’s manual for more important limitations and information.
  4. GM estimate. For comparison purposes only. See the owner’s manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
  5. When properly equipped. Requires accessory Ultium Power Bar.
  6. Actual charge times will vary based on battery starting state of charge, battery condition, output of charger, vehicle settings and outside temperature. See the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for additional limitations.
  7. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a handheld device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply. Visit gmc.com/connectivity-technology/super-cruise for compatible roads and full details.
  8. Feature may be limited when the battery temperatures are extremely hot or extremely cold or when battery is near full charge. Always use the brake pedal when you need to stop immediately.
  9. The system wirelessly charges one compatible mobile device. Some phones have built-in wireless charging technology and others require a special adapter/back cover. To check for phone or other device compatibility, see my.gm.com/learn or consult your carrier.

About Ken Zino

Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
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