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The GMC Hummer EV (NYSE: GM)* arguably created a new segment at launch as the first EV super truck. With the new software-enabled King Crab off-road rear-steer mode, which is available over-the-air to all Hummer EV owners, and faster acceleration – the Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup has a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 2.8 seconds, the 2026 lineup is more capable than ever. [See footnotes 1, 2 and 3 below]** With the optional 24-module battery pack, the Hummer EV 3X is rated at 1160 horsepower and 13,000 lb.-ft. of torque, which makes it the most powerful truck available in its class [8]. The 2026 Hummer EV Pickup and SUV will be available at GMC EV dealers later this year. Pricing and GM-estimated range will be announced closer to launch.
“The refreshed Hummer EV enhances an already amazing vehicle with new software innovations and forward-thinking design,” said Al Oppenheiser, GMC Hummer EV chief engineer. “From the start, we aimed to provide Hummer EV owners over-the-air software updates. All 2026 Hummer EV owners will have access to our latest software going forward, allowing new features to be introduced throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle.”
“Fresh for 2026 is the launch of King Crab, an all-new advanced rear-steer mode experience. King Crab takes the Hummer EV’s standard four-wheel steer agility to the next level to further improve maneuverability in off-road settings. The feature is standard across the 2X and 3X Pickup and SUV trims,” GMC said. “When King Crab mode is activated, the rear wheels turn significantly faster than the front wheels. That results in more maneuverability when navigating tight spaces off-road, moving around obstacles or rock crawling. No other 4×4 offers this kind of rear wheel agility,” according to GMC.
Carbon Fiber Edition – Quickest Hummer EV
The 2026 model debuts the Hummer EV Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup and SUV with only a limited number scheduled for production. Available for the 3X Pickup and SUV, this is the latest limited edition under the Hummer EV nameplate. Enabled by the optional 24-module battery, the Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup is the quickest Hummer EV yet – accelerating from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, as noted. “This faster-than-ever super truck was made possible through optimization of software and propulsion calibration, as well as developments in hardware and analysis work,” GMC said..
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All Carbon Fiber Edition Pickups and SUVs have an exclusive Magnus Gray Matte exterior [4] and Velocity Ember interior theme with colors said to be selected to show movement and form. These special edition units will also include the following as standard:
- Unique 22-inch carbon fiber black wheels.
- All-Terrain tires.
- Carbon fiber inserts in the mirror caps and skid plate.
- Black approach shield.
- Black emblems.
- 22-inch spare carbon fiber black wheel (SUV only).
The 2026 Hummer EV will offer bidirectional charging capability for both vehicle-to-vehicle [5] and vehicle-to-home [6]. With vehicle-to-vehicle, it can transfer power to another compatible EV. And a vehicle-to-home-capable 2026 Hummer EV can provide power to a home in a blackout when properly equipped.
Hummer EV also offers new Super Cruise [7] developments, including integration with Google Maps that navigates to the correct lane for your chosen route with ease when on Super Cruise-capable roads. A newly-added hands-on functionality keeps you centered in your lane and adapts to the speed of the driver ahead, all while your hands remain on the steering wheel. Then, when you reach a Super Cruise-enabled road, the steering wheel lightbar turns green and hands-free driving will automatically engage. Adaptive Cruise control has also been upgraded so the driver can choose to automatically adjust speed to match posted speed limits.
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**Inevitable GMC Hummer Footnotes
- Limited to low speeds. Always be aware of your surroundings. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
- Watts to Freedom is intended for use only on a closed course and should not be used on public roads. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
- GM-estimated. On a closed course only. Based on initial vehicle movement.
- Special care required for matte paint. See vehicle Owner’s Manual for more details.
- Requires the purchase of a GM Energy PowerShift Charger and GM Energy V2H Enablement Kit (each sold separately), an adequately charged V2H-capable GM EV, a properly equipped home, and proper grid interconnection. Weather conditions, life of the battery, vehicle variation and usage, and other external factors may impact the capability and duration of power supply. Power supply may be interrupted. It is not recommended that the following devices be powered with the GM Energy PowerShift Charger and V2H Enablement Kit: Medical Devices.
- 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.
- Based on latest competitive data available. Requires available 24-module battery pack. HUMMER EV hp and torque numbers are GM-estimated.
- Google built-in services are subject to limitations and availability may vary by vehicle, infotainment system and location. Select service plan required. Certain Google actions and functionality may require account linking. User terms and privacy statements apply. Google, Google Play and Google Maps are trademarks of Google LLC.
- Requires vehicle software update, active OnStar service and compatible active streaming service.
- Late availability.
- From US and globally sourced parts.
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.
GMC Hummer EV – 2026 Model Year Adds Carbon Fiber Option
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The GMC Hummer EV (NYSE: GM)* arguably created a new segment at launch as the first EV super truck. With the new software-enabled King Crab off-road rear-steer mode, which is available over-the-air to all Hummer EV owners, and faster acceleration – the Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup has a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 2.8 seconds, the 2026 lineup is more capable than ever. [See footnotes 1, 2 and 3 below]** With the optional 24-module battery pack, the Hummer EV 3X is rated at 1160 horsepower and 13,000 lb.-ft. of torque, which makes it the most powerful truck available in its class [8]. The 2026 Hummer EV Pickup and SUV will be available at GMC EV dealers later this year. Pricing and GM-estimated range will be announced closer to launch.
“The refreshed Hummer EV enhances an already amazing vehicle with new software innovations and forward-thinking design,” said Al Oppenheiser, GMC Hummer EV chief engineer. “From the start, we aimed to provide Hummer EV owners over-the-air software updates. All 2026 Hummer EV owners will have access to our latest software going forward, allowing new features to be introduced throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle.”
“Fresh for 2026 is the launch of King Crab, an all-new advanced rear-steer mode experience. King Crab takes the Hummer EV’s standard four-wheel steer agility to the next level to further improve maneuverability in off-road settings. The feature is standard across the 2X and 3X Pickup and SUV trims,” GMC said. “When King Crab mode is activated, the rear wheels turn significantly faster than the front wheels. That results in more maneuverability when navigating tight spaces off-road, moving around obstacles or rock crawling. No other 4×4 offers this kind of rear wheel agility,” according to GMC.
Carbon Fiber Edition – Quickest Hummer EV
The 2026 model debuts the Hummer EV Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup and SUV with only a limited number scheduled for production. Available for the 3X Pickup and SUV, this is the latest limited edition under the Hummer EV nameplate. Enabled by the optional 24-module battery, the Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup is the quickest Hummer EV yet – accelerating from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, as noted. “This faster-than-ever super truck was made possible through optimization of software and propulsion calibration, as well as developments in hardware and analysis work,” GMC said..
Click for more.
All Carbon Fiber Edition Pickups and SUVs have an exclusive Magnus Gray Matte exterior [4] and Velocity Ember interior theme with colors said to be selected to show movement and form. These special edition units will also include the following as standard:
The 2026 Hummer EV will offer bidirectional charging capability for both vehicle-to-vehicle [5] and vehicle-to-home [6]. With vehicle-to-vehicle, it can transfer power to another compatible EV. And a vehicle-to-home-capable 2026 Hummer EV can provide power to a home in a blackout when properly equipped.
Hummer EV also offers new Super Cruise [7] developments, including integration with Google Maps that navigates to the correct lane for your chosen route with ease when on Super Cruise-capable roads. A newly-added hands-on functionality keeps you centered in your lane and adapts to the speed of the driver ahead, all while your hands remain on the steering wheel. Then, when you reach a Super Cruise-enabled road, the steering wheel lightbar turns green and hands-free driving will automatically engage. Adaptive Cruise control has also been upgraded so the driver can choose to automatically adjust speed to match posted speed limits.
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**Inevitable GMC Hummer Footnotes
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.