The electric supertruck gets a little more super with some choice enhancements for the new model year
“Subtle” was never a word that described any generation of the Hummer. The electrified version doesn’t deviate, weighing in at nearly five tons, making a whopping 1,000 horsepower, and measuring a tremendous 18 feet from tip to tail. Apparently, GM decided that the Hummer EV simply wasn’t crazy enough, juicing the EV with a mixture of special features and added performance that make it even more ludicrous for 2026.
2026 GMC HUMMER EV
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Model year-specific updates range from practical to performative
GM improved the 2026 Hummer EV truck and SUV with some truly cool features. Bidirectional charging is one of the most pragmatic additions, allowing the Hummer EV to charge other EVs or power a home via its own power supplies. It’s a niche, but certainly a useful tool to have. Super Cruise gets a few improvements, too, making small steps forward in how the truck’s radar cruise control tracks vehicles in front of the driver. Smoother integration with Google Maps adds lane-specific guidance, and drivers now have the option of having the truck automatically adjust cruising speed for the posted speed limit. Two new paint colors — Coastal Dune and Auburn Matte — are available, joining new interior colors dubbed Granite Drift and Stealth Eclipse.
Of course, there are a few decidedly more fun changes for the 2026 Hummer EV, too. GM upped the output for the Hummer EV 3X pickup to 1,160 horsepower, an increase of 160 horsepower relative to the 2025 model year. In a comment to Motor1, GM says the bump in performance is exclusive to the body style and was accomplished by “optimization of software and propulsion calibration.” As a result, the truck can now scoot from zero to 60 mph in a manufacturer-estimated 2.8 seconds. That’s two-tenths of a second quicker than the outgoing model. Finally, a Carbon Fiber Edition, available on either body style, joins the lineup. It adds special Magnus Gray matte paint, Velocity Ember upholstery, unique 22-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, black emblems, and some carbon fiber accents.
2026 HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup
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A new drive mode debuts, and it isn’t limited to just 2026 model year trucks
The 2026 Hummer EV debuts a new King Crab drive mode, a rear-wheel steering mode designed to specifically enhance the truck’s maneuverability in off-road settings. The automaker says that King Crab mode allows the rear wheels to turn “significantly faster” than the front ones, adding to the truck’s off-road versatility. Apparently, GM will push this new drive mode to all GMC Hummer pickup and SUV models on the road via an over-the-air update coming later in the year. King Crab will occupy the “Mystery Mode” button, which GM used to tease “future possibilities.”
Final thoughts
Lots to unpack here, but King Crab being offered to all Hummer EV owners is perhaps the most notable takeaway. It’s a real-world illustration of automotive software’s flexibility and certainly paints a picture of what’s possible in the future. While hardly necessary, more power and a special edition are welcome additions that are certain to entice a steady stream of buyers as the Hummer EV ages. Pricing and range details will follow later in the year.
