The upcoming GMC Hummer EV is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new vehicles to wear a GMC badge in a quite a while. Now, it looks like General Motors could bring that excitement over to the Russian market.
Per a new report from Wards Auto, General Motors is looking to launch the GMC Hummer EV in Russia as the Russian government seeks to encourage greater consumer interest in electric vehicles.
Prior to the discontinuation of the Hummer brand in 2010, GM sold the H2 and H3 in Russia, with production taking place at the contract assembler Avtovor facility in Kaliningrad. This facility also produced various Cadillac, Chevrolet, and Opel models.
“The market of Russia and CIS states remains very important for us… and we do believe that it has high growth prospects, although there is obvious pressure from external factors (such as the economy, politics and the COVID-19 pandemic) that we have to overcome,” said GM Russia public relations and marketing director Olga Burlakova. “We would also like to note that Russia has probably one of the most progressive consumers among all markets. They have a good knowledge and deep understanding of technologies and innovations.”
As we covered previously, General Motors recently withdrew the Chevy Camaro from the Russian market. “Currently we focus on premium crossovers and SUVs on the Russian market,” said GM Russia communications’ Anita Ratser in a recent interview with GM Authority. For the moment, the only remaining Chevrolet vehicles offered in Russia are the Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Traverse.
It’s also worth noting that General Motors recently sold its cutting-edge St. Petersburg assembly plant to Hyundai.
Now, the Russian government is seeking to popularize electric vehicles among consumers, setting a target of 200,000 EVs on the road by 2025, with the GMC Hummer EV as part of the push for greater EV adoption. Per the recent Wards Auto report, there were roughly 10,000 to 11,000 EVs on Russian roads as of the end of the 2019 calendar year.
The exact trim lineup and equipment spec for the Russian GMC Hummer EV is currently unclear. However, we do know that the North American Hummer EV will offer two body styles, including an SUV and a pickup, with upwards of 1,000 horsepower in top-trim form. Based on the GM BT1 electric vehicle platform, the Hummer EV will utilize GM’s Ultium battery technology. Production for North America is expected to take place at the GM Detroit-Hamtramck facility, with a full vehicle reveal slated for fall of this year.
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@uck that bum @ss country. *uck their president.
Russian people are cool with Putin and it is none of our business over here. At least Putin is more masculine than almost all western leaders combined! He is not a wimp. He should conduct a seminar for weak western males. Well any Slavic man could really do it!
“@uck that bum @ss country. *uck their president.”
Why so much hate about a part of the world that has absolutely no association with the country you live in? What has Russia ever done to you personally? What has “their president” done to you?
Of course your comments and your way of thinking are illogical and totally baseless.
I really find it sad and ludicrous that Americans are the only nation/people in the world who have so much hate for other nations. They hide behind a false veil of an excuse for a “democracy” while invading other countries and creating worldwide disasters, year after year, decade after decade.
The Americans think that their version of “democracy” is the “right answer” and anyone who says otherwise is automatically sanctioned or ridiculed. Sounds like the US has serious insecurity issues.
Get a grip, get a clue, and get your head out of your a$$.
Democracy works. Like it or not, but it works. Most of the successful countries are democratic.
Ask people in Ukraine and Georgia about Putin. I’ve been to russia many times, my wife is russian. So don’t teach me about their bum ass system. Yes, they can do whatever they want in Russia, but at the same time must get out of Ukraine and Georgia. Ukraine and Georgia have chosen a different way.
The USA is a republic not a democracy mate. Democracy is mob rule! Democracy is a loose term. The most successful empire was a constitutional monarchy. Sure a few successful modern countries can be considered a democracy in the modern sense of the word.
Well it is up to Ukraine and Georgia to handle their own affairs. Unless they are waiting for our boys to come clean up. It’s all about perspective mate. Plenty of people in the USA think the Russian Federation is the USSR and Russian oligarchs think they are powerful like the USSR. Russia’s moves make sense from their perspective protecting their interests. Which of course conflict with ours.
Slavic beef is not my problem. As it is old world problems. I have Russian and Georgian friends at my church and know what they think.
People usually get the government they deserve.
Most Americans do not know much about other countries because of our geography. North America and South America (the new worlds) generally have a peaceful co-existence.
Now as far as Russian rhetoric goes it is a laughable here how the media tries to use them an the boogeyman.
In regards to the USA being a drain on the world. I respectfully disagree. Not only because I am an American but because the USA mainly responds to world issues. The USA helps project world trade routes disproportionately compared to other nations efforts. If the USA was like previous empires like the romans or Assyrians or the UK the USA would have a much much larger territory. Americans genuinely want to help the world. Ever since WW2 since we came out the strongest we have tried to be a beacon of hope and bring stability to others.
We are a young nation and I will not say everything has been perfect but we mean well.
They are not cool anymore. His popularity falls to the record marks. And its not about how tough ure when ure president. Its about how your country lives when ure a president. And they live bad.He is the biggest thief out there. And his not tough btw. He is tough when the rich and soft western world lets him to be tough. And this is a big mistake. They should not play any games with this midget.
I’m russian. And I want to say that Putin is not popular anymore. Dont listen to russia today’s propaganda. We have now a new generation that are starting to realise that they could have lived much better. Russia has so many natural resources but we still live very bad. Because of this stupid system we have. Сorruption and lack of freedom. Lack of independent institutions. We cant even choose a president. I hope we will have a revolutions. There is no other way to get rid of them.
Sorry for my english.
Well said, Aleks. The media here is constantly trying to bait us Americans into hating you guys. I don’t like your president. You don’t either. But I don’t hate Russians. And I hope you all can get out from under his thumb someday.
And by the way, your English is far better than my Russian 😉 Cheers
Thanks bro. Same is with our media.
Great. Get the Hummer twins in every market possible. Sell as many as you can. Capitalize on the investment. I want this project to take off, become a massive hit, and blow the competition out of the f***ing SKY.
Russia has an abundance of natural gas. They should focus on conversions for current ICE vehicles like some places in Germany.
With that said if GMs giant RC car Hummer has a cool factor that can beat the popular G wagon in Russia, they might have a winner there.
Hummers were very popular with people of questionable money in Russia.
At this point to pay off the investment the Hummer will sell globally. It will prove to be popular including the Middle East.
If the image and technology becomes popular and cheaper it will help the rest of the GM EV models globally.
Also the best thing we can do is sell popular American product in Russia. A positive image of America is so hard on the opposing governments that can not deliver a life as good as ours.
The people of Iran love America but their radical government hates that. They hate their governs but they can’t vote them out as they control the elections.