The battery-powered pickup truck wars are here, and they’re bringing some serious firepower to bear, as seen in this matchup between a new GMC Hummer EV Pickup and Rivian R1T.
Coming to us from the folks at Throttle House, the video is about 8-and-a-half minutes long, and includes specs and a little information on both vehicles, as well as some flat-out straight-line racing with a heads-up drag race from a dig and 30-mph roll.
Let’s start with the GMC Hummer EV. Finished in white with a contrasting black roof and detailing, this ground-pounding off-roader is equipped with the range-topping tri-motor powertrain, good for 1,000 horsepower and around 1,100 pound-feet of wheel torque. That’s a lot of muscle, but this thing is gonna need it for a drag race, as the rig weighs in at more than 9,000 pounds. Still, with Watts To Freedom mode activated, the GMC Hummer EV will definitely run some impressive performance numbers.
Alongside the Hummer EV in this test is the Rivian R1T, which boasts a whopping 835 horsepower and 908 pound-feet of torque thanks to four electric motors of its own. And yes, both numbers are significantly lower than the peak output figures for the Hummer EV, but the Rivian is lighter as well, tipping the scales at around 7,150 pounds.
Put that all together, and it should make for a pretty interesting matchup. However, there are a few wrinkles to add to the complexity, starting with the emergence of a third competitor, namely the Tesla Model X Plaid. While Tesla continues to work on its Cybertruck, the Model X Plaid is a decent stand-in, bringing 1,020 horsepower to the party, wrapped in an SUV body and weighing 5,390 pounds.
Additionally, both the Hummer EV and Rivian R1T have speed limiters that will definitely play a part in the race.
How will it all shake down? Watch the video to find out:
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Comments
Why is it so important for everyone to drag race a EV and ignore things in the real world that matter.
You would swear many of these reviewers never drove a fast car before.
Take it out for a week and drive it like a real person then tell us what works and where the problems are.
We all know they are fast 0-60 but most of us want to know how fast they charge, how long the charge last in the real world and how weather effects them.
How does it drive or handle?
On the trail now is it really like?
You’re being a Realist. How much do they cost? Priced by the pound.
C8.R: I totally agree.
As they mentioned in the video, they only had access to the Hummer on a racetrack and they hope to get one for a proper review.
You can be assured there are and will be demonstrations along the lines of what you suggest, but nothing wrong with having a little fun and busting stereotypes.
To some people, it is important to get to the Dunkin Donuts drive through 30 seconds faster !
I remember about 20 years ago when flat panel TVs started hitting the market and cost $10k+. Now everyone and his brother has a flat panel and you’d be hard pressed to find a TV with big ol hump on its back even if you wanted to buy it. I believe the same applies to EVs as they are out of the budget for many. Give it another 5 -10 years and they’ll be loads of EVs to choose from at more attainable prices and the technology will be better too (charging, etc…).
You are correct. They will be very competitive in price in the near future and will contain the cost moving forward.
Basic Economic Laws of supply and demand and scarcity of Lithium/”White Gold” ( Commie Chinese control the world’s price and lead the world in Lithium refining technology) , Nickel (unless you deal with Russia) Cobalt and even the miles and miles of Copper needed for each EV say you’re incorrect. Yes, most early electronic devices do command a higher price at first but this usual reduction in pricing will not happen with EV’s since it’s a different animal entirely.
My take? This is just plain stupid. Even the Rivan is a beast as well as the Tesla. But that ugly Hummer is a total beast. Why on earth would anyone feel the need to “race” these things. Doesn’t matter how well they make them or how good they handle today. You can’t change the laws of physics and that Hummer is not something that should be going over 100 MPH.
If you think you are getting around gas tax with an EV this big and heavy, just wait. The government will figure out how to make the loss of funds. With these heavy EV wreaking havoc to roads the time will come to pay for the damage. Probably by weight class registration?
Can’t wait, because it’s coming. EV’s owners will be paying and they won’t like it when it’s figured out. So muy for a free ride
Weight will probably determine road tax for EVs.
Front end of the “Rivian” looks like a “Double Edsel” LMAO ! Fugly !
Definitely seeing Little Orphan Annie.
Can’t wait, because it’s coming. EV’s owners will be paying and they won’t like it when it’s figured out. So muy for a free ride
The Rivan might be faster, but the Hummer way sexier and tons more power and more features. Love to see both on the Rubicon. Crab walk and all, rivans super ugly look wouldn’t make it 1/2 mile in
It’s a little puzzling to have a 1000 hp vehicle with a 106 mph limiter and pay 110 thousand + for it.
Glad my C8 is not limited.
Tires aren’t made for a 9000 lb vehicle to dissipate the heat generated at such speed by such a behemoth.
Agree it’s more of a Actual 4wd, towing beast as opposed to a soccer mom ugly ass Rivan. Lol
9000+ lbs.
Stunning.
I prided myself in knowing that the Ford Excursion weighed 7,000 pounds back in the day when that was unbelievable. If you study the weights of all the electrical vehicles, including performance vehicles such as the Porsche Taycan (4,566 to 5,199 pounds) you might wonder if someday we will be reading the weight limit warnings on old bridges. 🙂
Let’s hope that someone is not stupid enough to drag race these on the streets and on the highway. But would not be surprised if someone tempted to do so.
The Hummer is gorgeous as is but I’m liking the styling of the Rivian more and more.