The 2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup is one of the wildest, most outlandish, and crazy-fast electric vehicles on the planet. While it doesn’t have the fuel-guzzling habit of its forebears, this electrified Hummer certainly has the same road presence and in-your-face attitude.
In comparison, the Ford F-150 Lightning seems positively demure. It doesn’t look drastically different from regular gas-powered F-150 pickups. Yet among the small but growing market of electric pickup trucks, the Lightning is a leader in many ways.
Does the brutish GMC Hummer EV Pickup have what it takes to unseat our reigning Best Buy Award winner? Let’s explore the highlights of each to find out.
2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup
Let’s confront the gorilla in the room to kick things off. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup has a starting price of $98,845, including a hefty destination charge of $2,295. That’s some serious coin, and it’s tens of thousands of dollars more than the base price of the F-150 Lightning.
While the Hummer EV impresses with its incredible speed and off-road capability, there’s also no getting around the fact this truck tips the scales at around 9,000 pounds. That heft affects overall efficiency. In the plus column, the Hummer EV pickup has an incredible road presence and is surprisingly easy to drive, given its sheer scale. The big news for the 2024 model year is that the maximum estimated driving range has risen from 355 miles to 381 miles per charge.
GMC Hummer EV Pickup
Unreal performance: The standard dual-motor drivetrain produces an impressive 570 horsepower, which is more than enough to get the GMC Hummer EV Pickup up to speed. But it’s the 1,000-hp tri-motor variant that delivers absolutely breathtaking performance. Hit the accelerator pedal and hold on; the sprint from 0 to 60 mph takes only about three seconds. We’re not sure if this counts as a performance spec, but it also has a higher max range rating than the Ford.
CrabWalk: Trust us, this isn’t the latest dance craze; it’s one of the best off-road party tricks for the GMC Hummer EV Pickup. Fitted as standard, this four-wheel steering system makes this EV much more maneuverable in all conditions. It also allows the Hummer to drive diagonally at low speeds.
Super Cruise: First seen on Cadillac vehicles, this hand-free semi-autonomous driving aid has been steadily spreading to other GM cars and trucks. It can be activated on more than 400,000 miles of pre-mapped roads throughout North America. Recent updates also allow Super Cruise to be used on both highways and secondary roads, too.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Hummer EV Pickup models near you.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning offers a choice of two battery pack sizes and comes standard with all-wheel drive. The standard drivetrain is a 462-horsepower dual-motor electric powertrain, while the extended-range battery pushes output to 580 hp. Both variants provide 775 lb-ft of torque. New for the 2024 model year, Ford introduces the mid-range Flash model and the Platinum Black edition. As for range, it manages between 240-320 miles on a full charge, depending on the configuration.
At the time of writing, Ford appears to have made the entry-level Pro trim fleet-only for the 2024 model year. For regular retail buyers like you and me, that makes the XLT model the Lightning’s new entry point with a starting price of $65,090, including destination fees.
Ford F-150 Lightning Highlights
Proven track record: Ford’s enviable record for building hard-working trucks works in favor of the Lightning. There is a reason the gas-powered F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for more than four decades, which also bodes well for resale values down the road.
BlueCruise: Consider this Ford’s version of GM’s Super Cruise system that’s available on the GMC Hummer EV. BlueCruise covers more than 130,000 miles of roads throughout North America. While that’s not as extensive as Super Cruise, we’ve come away impressed by the smooth operation of this hands-free driving aid.
Functional frunk: No, we haven’t created a new dirty word here. A front trunk – or “frunk” – is a common feature among EVs. Basically, it’s the empty space where a traditional gas-fed engine would reside. In the F-150 Lightning, the frunk measures in at a sizable 14.1 cubic feet, which is about the size of a trunk on a compact sedan. It also has multiple 120-volt outlets, along with USB-A and USB-C ports.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the F-150 Lightning models near you.
Similarities
They’re big, they can tow and haul lots of stuff, and they’ll never need a single drop of gasoline or diesel fuel. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup and Ford F-150 Lightning represent a new and exciting world of electric-powered trucks.
Conclusion
There is no doubt the GMC Hummer EV Pickup is the star attraction wherever it roams. It possesses the performance to back up its swagger, too. And let’s not overlook the incredible amount of features and onboard tech GM has poured into this mighty EV.
That being said, the Ford F-150 Lightning is vastly less expensive, has commendable range, and is more efficient since it doesn’t weigh as much as a steamroller. Will it garner as much attention when pulling into a hardware store’s parking lot? Probably not. But in our opinion, it’s easily the smarter and more sensible pick.
| 2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning | |
| Starting Price | $98,845 | $65,090 (XLT trim) |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | Dual electric motors | Dual electric motors |
| Horsepower | 570 hp | 462 hp |
| Torque | NA | 775 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Range | 314-381 miles of range/53 MPGe | 240-320 miles of range/68 MPGe |
| Also Available | Triple electric motors, Extended range battery pack | Extended range battery pack |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | N/A | 5-Star |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 135.6 inches | 145.0 inches |
| Overall Length | 216.8 inches | 231.7 inches |
| Width | 86.6 inches | 79.9 inches |
| Height | 79.1 inches | 77.2 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 44.3 feet | 47.8 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 42.4 inches | 40.8 inches |
| Headroom, Rear | 38.6 inches | 40.4 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 45.5 inches | 43.9 inches |
| Legroom, Rear | 38.9 inches | 43.6 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 63.8 inches | 66.7 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Rear | 63.9 inches | 66.0 inches |
| Cargo Volume | 36.7 cubic feet | 52.8 cubic feet |
