The GMC brand of General Motors Co. in Detroit has unveiled its 2026 Hummer EV supertruck, which the automaker says is more capable and advanced than the model it replaces.
The new Hummer claims are backed by a new software-enabled King Crab off-road rear-steer mode (available over-the-air to all Hummer EV owners) and faster acceleration (the Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup offers 0-60 mph launches in just 2.8 seconds).
King Crab advanced rear-steer mode, standard across the 2X and 3X Pickup and SUV trims, is designed to improve maneuverability in off-road settings.
When King Crab mode is activated, the rear wheels turn 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.
King Crab also is expected to launch to all 2022 through 2025 Hummer EV Pickup and SUV owners through an OTA update available later this year.
“The refreshed Hummer EV enhances an already amazing vehicle with new software innovations and forward-thinking design,” says Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer for the Hummer EV. “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.”
Part of the 2026 Hummer EV line is the 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.
According to GMC, the Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup takes the title as the quickest Hummer EV yet — launching from 0-60 mph in a jet-setting 2.8 seconds. This quickness was made possible through optimization of software and propulsion calibration, as well as developments in hardware and analysis work, according to the automaker.
The Carbon Fiber Edition also provides higher contrast colors and a brighter palette, featuring an exclusive Magnus Gray Matte exterior and Velocity Ember interior theme with colors selected to show movement and form. These special edition units also will 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
- Black power tonneau cover (Pickup only)
- 22-inch spare carbon fiber black wheel (SUV only)
- More innovation
New for the rest of the 2026 Hummer EV lineup are two additional exterior paint colors available — Coastal Dune and Auburn Matte — as well as two new interior themes — Granite Drift and Stealth Eclipse.
For 2026, the Hummer EV will offer bidirectional charging capability for both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-home. With vehicle-to-vehicle, the 2026 Hummer EV 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.
The 2026 Hummer EV also comes with enhanced Super Cruise, the industry’s first hands-free advanced driver assistance system. This includes Hands on Lane Change Assist (HOLCA), which allows for seamless transition between non-Super Cruise-mapped and Super Cruise-mapped roads. In addition, Super Cruise now will offer a Lane Change for Route feature to automatically change lanes on Super Cruise-mapped roads if the vehicle’s built-in map is being used.
Also available is the 24-module Hummer EV 3X Pickup delivering 1,160 horsepower and 13,000 lb.-ft. of torque, which makes it the most powerful truck available in its class, GMC says.
Also new for 2026: further optimization of the Hummer EV’s damper tuning, resulting in improved overall ride quality.
The 13.4-inch diagonal premium GMC infotainment center includes a customizable split view screen for consistent access to important vehicle data. Google Built-In brings expanded entertainment options to enjoy while charging. Powered by OnStar connectivity, owners will receive intelligent EV routing, voice assistance and access to apps like Chrome, GameSnacks, and Prime Video.
Production of the 2026 Hummer EV will begin later this year at GM’s Factory ZERO Assembly Center in Detroit and Hamtramck, home to GMC’s three all-electric trucks: the GMC Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, and Sierra EV.
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.
