It is laborious to consider the GMC Hummer EV is already a couple of years outdated. GMC is not fairly prepared to provide the truck and SUV trims a correct mid-cycle refresh, however these rigs roll into 2026 with some notable adjustments. You will not see them per se, except you establish Coastal Dune and Auburn Matte as the brand new exterior colours. However you would possibly hear tortured tires from the truck because it rips to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds.

Sure, GMC gave the Hummer EV an influence enhance. To be extra particular, the 2026 Hummer EV 3X Pickup will get 1,160 horsepower—160 greater than the present mannequin. A GMC spokesperson confirmed the additional energy is unique to the truck, completed by an out there 24-module battery and an “optimization of software program and propulsion calibration,” amongst different issues.

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The result’s a severely fast machine. The sub 3.0-second run to 60 mph strains up with vehicles just like the Porsche 911 GT3 and the Corvette Z06. It is a good factor the ZR1 is right here, in any other case this multi-ton truck can be GM’s quickest automobile.

There are different updates for 2026. A brand new Carbon Fiber Version involves each the truck and SUV, that includes particular black wheels with all-terrain tires, carbon fiber inserts for the mirror caps and skid plate, black badges, and on the SUV, an identical black spare wheel. It is solely supplied in Magnus Grey Matte for the outside, and it will be a limited-production trim. Precisely what number of will likely be constructed? GMC is not sharing that data simply but.

There’s additionally an replace that applies to older Hummer EVs in addition to new ones. An up to date CrabWalk mode referred to as King Crab will enable the rear-wheel steering to have interaction and switch “considerably sooner.” It is designed to reinforce maneuverability in tight off-road areas, and it really works individually from the CrabWalk. It is supplied on all 2026 fashions, however an over-the-air replace later this yr will deliver it to 2022-2025 fashions as properly.

As well as, GMC has tweaked the Hummer EV’s suspension for higher experience high quality. Bidirectional charging lets Hummer EVs cost different autos or energy a house when geared up with the requisite gear. Inside, it is enterprise as regular with the 13.4-inch middle display and a litany of tech, together with Google Constructed-In.

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“The refreshed Hummer EV enhances an already superb automobile with new software program improvements and forward-thinking design,” mentioned GMC Hummer EV Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser. “From the beginning, we aimed to offer Hummer EV homeowners with over-the-air software program updates. All 2026 Hummer EV homeowners can have entry to our newest software program going ahead, permitting new options to be launched all through the automobile’s lifecycle.”

Pricing will likely be introduced later this yr when 2026 fashions head to dealerships.