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This GMC Hummer EV Pickup Is Actually Not Coated In Moonshot Green Metallic

A few days ago, we reported on what appeared to be a 2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup painted in the Moonshot Green Matte hue. However, we’ve recently been enlightened that this is actually not the case.

GMC spokesperson Mikhael Farrah has informed us that this particular Hummer EV Pickup is an Edition 1 example donning a military green wrap that GM Defense “uses for various engagements.” That explains the dark window tint and unique gloss black finish on the 18-inch wheels. Regardless, we must admit that we like the sinister appearance of this electric beast.

Meanwhile, the Moonshot Green Matte exterior color is an exclusive color for the upcoming GMC Hummer EV SUV Edition 1, which is set to commence production in early 2023.

For those who may not remember, GM Authority exclusively reported on the possibility of a military version of the Hummer EV, all the way back in 2020. David Albritton, then-President of GM Defense, alluded that the all-electric supertruck would serve as a great military platform due to its impressive capabilities.

Almost two years later, this allusion turned out to be fact, as GM Defense was selected by the US Army to provide a Hummer EV for analysis and demonstration. The goal of developing an electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (ELRV) is to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the Army’s impact on the environment. However, the testing process still be extremely stringent, as the Hummer EV will need to meet the rigorous demands of both operational and garrison environments. If the supertruck passes the testing process, it will be substantially different from its civilian counterpart.

It’ll be interesting to see how the Hummer EV performs in a military environment that is largely based on ICE vehicles, especially since EV infrastructure is typically not exactly plentiful in military applications.

As a reminder, the GMC Hummer EV takes two forms – the Hummer EV Pickup and the Hummer EV SUV. Currently, only the pickup version is being manufactured, with the SUV set to kick-off production early next year.

The Hummer EV rides on the GM BT1 platform, which it shares with the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV, while production takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant (née GM Detroit-Hamtramck plant) in Michigan. Output varies, with the Edition 1 producing 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 pound-feet of torque.

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  1. Finally GM eclipses Tesla in EV technology. It’s gonna be interesting to see how the driveshafts and tires handle 11,500 pound-feet of torque.

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  2. Who wants to go to the battlefield in a EV Hummer? No thanks!

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    1. Rich, it’s for reconnaissance, you go out observe what the enemy is doing, go back to base report and make a plan. The whole idea is stealth, nice and quiet. I think if you wrap the Hummer, you can tailor it to the terrain of the theater you are in.

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  3. So do all these EV Hummers come with a tow behind generator, because you know in the middle of the Sahara Desert there aren’t any charging stations. Nothing like giving away your position with a generator running to charge your getaway vehicle in the middle of a battle. Has anyone ever tried to attach a small generator off one of the wheels to charge the batteries as it drives to extend its range?

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    1. So true- this is where the Volt design would be more desirable. A small ICE to keep the batteries charged, but fuel efficient and quiet running. As is, the Hummer probably won’t last a day and then our soldiers will be left in harms way. Better think this through, Armed Forces.

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    2. You’ve obviously never been to the field and heard the 5K generators running all day and night at the same time you’re putting up camo to “conceal” your position. I think there are other projects to replace those with batteries that would alternatively get hauled back to a rear area to recharge during the normal logistical activities.

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