No GM EV Has Power-Retractable Running Boards Yet
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As a representation of the future, electric vehicles are typically chock full of cutting-edge technologies and high-end convenience features. However, not a single GM EV, in production or coming in the next year, features power-retractable running boards. Why is this the case?
The GMC Hummer EV Pickup and upcoming GMC Hummer EV SUV offer alternatives to power-retractable running boards, namely Aluminum fixed assist steps (RPO code E01) and Rocker Protectors with Assist Steps, LPO (S6L). Meanwhile, the forthcoming Chevy Silverado EV 3WT and 4WT trim levels will offer Black wheel-to wheel assist steps (BVE).
The reason as to why these electric vehicles don’t feature power-retractable running boards is simple – it’s all about weight. Power running boards are heavier than fixed ones, and GM EVs running on the GM BT1 platform are already pretty heavy as they are. In fact, the Hummer EV Pickup Edition 1 weighs over 9,000 pounds.
In comparison, a GMC Sierra 3500HD 4WD Long Bed Crew Cab with dual rear wheels and the 6.6L V8 L5P turbodiesel Duramax engine has a curb weight of 8,355 pounds.
However, that’s not say that GM electric vehicles will never receive this feature. There’s a chance that power-retractable running boards might be introduced on The General’s future all-electric full-size SUVs, such as the upcoming Cadillac Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL.
GM BT1 vehicle platform
As a reminder, the GM BT1 platform is GM’s “battery-on-frame” vehicle architecture for its electric trucks and SUVs. Paired with Ultium battery and Ultium Drive motor technology, this platform is designed to be malleable enough to work for Chevy, GMC and Cadillac products. Thus far, the Hummer EV Pickup Edition 1 boasts the highest output, developing 1,000 horsepower from a three-motor configuration. The Hummer EV is manufactured at the GM Factory Zero plant (previously known as the GM Detroit-Hamtramck plant) in Michigan.
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