My Hummer EV Edition 1 journey

[Dark-Fx]

Starts at 108K and change, correct? No need to whine about making too much money to qualify for an EV credit when the vehicle itself prices itself outside of qualifying for said credit by a considerable margin.

Exactly. People making under the income limits can afford cars that are over the MSRP limits.

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[sub]

So. Just noticed this, but it has a towing capacity of 7500 lbs, and a payload of 1,300 lbs? what exactly do you get for the size other than being obnoxious and having trouble fitting places?

https://t.co/S8GUeukYYN

Seating space? Cargo space?

Sometimes inches and cubic feet are more important than pounds.

 

[Monkey]

Seating space? Cargo space?

Sometimes inches and cubic feet are more important than pounds.

F-150 Lighting has more cargo space and R1T does as well after adding in the gear tunnel. Interior of the Hummer is comparable in size to the Lightning, but I don’t have exact dimensions available to compare. I think Lightning still has the most 2nd row leg room, Hummer has the advantage of a couple inches on width. Rear seat on R1T is cramped, but it’s a smaller overall vehicle and looks to have superior interior space vs the comparably sized Tacoma.

I’m tapping out on my Hummer EV reservation. I have an Edition 1 that I’d consider transferring if we can find a way to make that work. The low payload and tow capacities, 329 mile rated range and >9000lb curb weight are all negatives for me. Not to mention there’s no power outlets other than the two shared 15A in the cab and I have to sacrifice bed space, use a trailer or get creative to bring a spare with me. Those are all things I didn’t sign up for when plunking down my reservation for a >$112K truck. I don’t think I have enough BDE to offset the sheer amount of small pp compensation emanating from this oversized poser truck.

Max pack R1T for the win here…. And I’m buying a couple Lightnings as company trucks so I’m covered.

No word yet on my Lightnings or max pack R1T, but I’m expecting late ‘22 to mid ‘23 for both. My E1 Hummer reservation got me an email yesterday saying I can expect it fall ’22.

 

[Friscorays]

Bummer about March 1, 2022.

 

[ironpig]

Stopped by my dealer, sounds like they just have to click a button in their system to verify the order if I don't get options on it.

Dealer said they are pretty early on the allocation list. Should expect my truck mid December to early January. Looks like GM is going to beat Rivian to my driveway.

Awesome. That will be exciting to drive. And if you don't like it, you can easily sell it and probably even make a little money.

 

[ironpig]

From the Motortrend R1T truck of the year award piece: "No matter how you compare it, the R1T's value stands up. Put it against the only other electric truck out there, the GMC Hummer EV pickup, and the Rivian hauls more, tows more, has a nicer interior, has more storage space, drives better, rides and handles better, is only slightly slower in a straight line, and costs tens of thousands of dollars less."

The slightly slower in a straight line portion may not prove to be true once R1Ts with 22 inch wheels and tires are tested, but otherwise this seems like a pretty good summation of how the Hummer stacks up against the R1T.

For those into displays on unfettered excess, I guess I can see the Hummer's appeal. Otherwise, the Hummer seems like a pretty poor choice from just about any perspective.

It doesn't fit my lifestyle, but I wouldn't criticize anyone who buys one. It has some pretty cool features. The frunk opens up better and the interior has actual physical buttons for lots of things.

There are lots of people who will buy R1Ts and never go Offroad, tow or fill the bed with hay. But if they like the car and makes them happy, who cares?

 

[Dark-Fx]

It doesn't fit my lifestyle, but I wouldn't criticize anyone who buys one. It has some pretty cool features. The frunk opens up better and the interior has actual physical buttons for lots of things.

There are lots of people who will buy R1Ts and never go Offroad, tow or fill the bed with hay. But if they like the car and makes them happy, who cares?

Hummer's frunk might actually fit the dometic cooler I bought after Rivian first released their misleading frunk dimensions.

Odds are I'm going to like the truck, but likely won't keep it because it just doesn't "work" for me. If it were $40k less I might have a different attitude about it.

 

[RideAlong]

Stopped by my dealer, sounds like they just have to click a button in their system to verify the order if I don't get options on it.

Dealer said they are pretty early on the allocation list. Should expect my truck mid December to early January. Looks like GM is going to beat Rivian to my driveway.

"..the dealer said"... ? ..the chance of the sales critter that told you that still working there by the time these vehicles arrive in the showroom is about < 5 % ... you are probably correct about the timing though

 

[Sgt Beavis]

Hummer's frunk might actually fit the dometic cooler I bought after Rivian first released their misleading frunk dimensions.

Odds are I'm going to like the truck, but likely won't keep it because it just doesn't "work" for me. If it were $40k less I might have a different attitude about it.

Just buy and play with it for a while, then flip it. I’m betting you make money on the overall deal.

I seriously considered the Hummer but it’s just so damn big. I haven’t measured, but I’m pretty sure it won’t fit in my garage.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Just buy and play with it for a while, then flip it. I’m betting you make money on the overall deal.

I seriously considered the Hummer but it’s just so damn big. I haven’t measured, but I’m pretty sure it won’t fit in my garage.

It's basically the same length as the R1T, but it's definitely taller and wider. If it does actually come before the R1T, I plan on buying and driving it for a little bit, reselling it after a short while, but if the R1T comes first, I'm not sure if I'll be able to justify doing that.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Got this quite oddly worded email today. Dealer still doesn't have a VIN for me but the EV Concierge still insisted I would be getting my Hummer Winter 2022. Not sure how my truck could be built if they didn't know the VIN.

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

Got this quite oddly worded email today. Dealer still doesn't have a VIN for me but the EV Concierge still insisted I would be getting my Hummer Winter 2022. Not sure how my truck could be built if they didn't know the VIN.

It sounds like they are just updating you that they are actually starting to ship trucks which.....congrats?

 

[GaryL]

I would think "Winter of 22" is November/December of 2022

 

[Dark-Fx]

I would think "Winter of 22" is November/December of 2022

Winter doesn't start until late December. Winter 2022 is now, ends March 20th.

The original timeline said the charger would be first, and to expect the truck 1-2 months after that. They sent the charger to me in December, and that period of time is up in three weeks.

I'll still believe when I see it, but I haven't lost hope yet.

 

[GaryL]

Winter doesn't start until late December. Winter 2022 is now, ends March 20th.

The original timeline said the charger would be first, and to expect the truck 1-2 months after that. They sent the charger to me in December, and that period of time is up in three weeks.

I'll still believe when I see it, but I haven't lost hope yet.

Seasons of 2022	Astronomical Start	Meteorological Start
SPRING	Sunday, March 20, 11:33 A.M. EDT	Tuesday, March 1
SUMMER	Tuesday, June 21, 5:14 A.M. EDT	Wednesday, June 1
FALL	Thursday, September 22, 9:04 P.M. EDT	Thursday, September 1
WINTER	Wednesday, December 21, 4:48 P.M. EST	Thursday, December 1

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