The initial units of the GMC Sierra EV are making their way to customers now, with the range-topping Denali Edition 1 taking the honor as the first production-spec Sierra EV variant to officially roll off the line. Of course, GM will offer several other trims as well, including a new entry-level variant called the Sierra EV Elevation. Now, we’re getting our first look at the new Elevation trim level as it undergoes testing on public roads in Michigan.
As the entry-level trim of the lineup, the 2025 GMC Sierra EV Elevation sports a number of identifying features that help to set it apart from other trims, such as the range-topping Denali Edition 1 and off-road-oriented AT4. Among these are smaller 18-inch wheels, which show a multi-spoke design with a two-tone finish matching silver with black, wrapped in Bridgestone Alenza rubber. Tire sizing appears to be around 33 inches, as compared to 35 inches for the AT4 trim.
In addition, the fascia design seen on this Sierra EV Elevation prototype presents a different style compared to other trims, with a simple configuration for the bumper and grille. The grille appears to have a series of horizontal indents on either side of the GMC logo, which connect with small horizontal styling elements in the L-shaped lighting signatures. Below the grille, we once again see a series of small vertical air intakes.
The rear bumper is also quite simple-looking, with a standard black finish for all of the various pieces. Indeed, the simple black color scheme seen from front to back underline the Elevation’s simple and understated look. That said, the rear end appears to once again include the GMC MultiPro tailgate, even on the entry-level trim.
The big question is how much this thing will cost. Go for the fully-loaded 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, and pricing is just under six figures at $99,495, while the entry-level Chevy Silverado EV WT starts at $58,995. With that in mind, the entry-level Sierra EV Elevation could cost roughly $70,000, give or take.
As a reminder, the GMC Sierra EV rides on the GM BT1 platform and utilizes GM Utlium batteries and GM Ultium Drive motors for motivation. Production takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan, with the 2025 model year set to roll out next week.
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This with the big pack and supercruise. I’m sold.
Looks understated in a very nice way.
Looks like a longer Ridgeline
I was never fond of the Avalanche design as a full size truck. The El Camino as a sporty 2 dr grocery getter yes, but real trucks need to have a cab and a bed.
The lines of this thing look like the Honda Ridgeline and not a GM Truck.
100,000 for something that looks like a Honda can’t tow or haul for any length of time without charging and will need new batteries at your cost in 5 years no thanks
About 225mi worth of towing between charges with the 450mi big pack? Seems like plenty to me. That’s about what an ICE would get given the same trailer, maybe 20-40 miles more of range figuring a 24 gallon tank that the Silverado/Sierra use in the 1500 and 11mpg. And with both the EV and ICE, trailer size (aero) and weight plays a big roll in range. If both had a 2000lb utility trailer, they’d both see an upped range. A 7000lbs camper? They’d see a loss.
Also, the battery warranty is 8yr/100k mi so if there were an issue in that time, battery is on GM’s dime.
But please, bring some more facts next time won’t you?
And what about when you are towing 400 miles? 600 miles? With ICE you can stop anywhere and fill up. Even with fast charging stations (which are not easy to come by), you only get something like a 100 mile range (non-towing) on a 10 minute fast charge. That is equivalent to 1/4 tank. With my 6.2 L ICE I can stop at any gas station and have a full tank in 5 minutes. That will always be a problem with EV.
70mi in 10 minutes is GM’s rate for DC fast. Towing or not, won’t make a difference as that is the charge rate. Don’t know about you but every time I’ve gone on a long drive, I make stops along the way, be it for food or fuel or both. I can handle maybe 2 hours or so before I got to stretch. 30 minutes at a DC fast while eating food is the same as 5 minutes for fuel and 25 minutes for food.
Charging stations are mapped with the navigation in the radio on these so it can take you from station to station if you are on long haul towing. As usual, the debate always leads back to a convenience issue, which even then is blown out of proportion. Not everyone who drives long distances goes straight raw dog in doing so aside for just gas and maybe a tinkle.
Not even close. I dont’ know anyone that takes 30 minute breaks every 2 hours. Suddenly my 7 hour drive to Ashville becomes a 9.. No thanks. ALso, I can pump, bathroom, and Grab food and be back on the rood at the MOST 15 minutes.
Maybe if you live in California your nav works.. but for the rest of the country, sorry, charging stations are simply not that available. Mapping from PA to TN would be painful as it would take me out of my way and add more time. I value my time more than anything, and EV’s disrespect my time.
We take a couple 12 hour trips and a couple 8 hour trips most every year to see family. We can get the car tank filled, people tanks drained and be back in the car, with food in about 15 minutes.
At 30 minutes to charge for a 70 mile run that would add 5.41 hours to my 12 hour trip, and 3.69 hours to our 8 hour trip. Don’t think these vehicles are quite ready for prime time transportation yet. Good for commuting and short trips, especially if you live in a house and can charge while sleeping.
“EVs disrespect my time”
Yet you’re here, spending your time sharing your second hand wisdom about EVs with the world.
I swear some people are as oblivious as they are narcissistic.
Who is getting 11 MPG with their GM truck. My 6.2 1500 Silverado gets 20-21 on the highway with no trailer, and about 15-16 with my 5X10 Cargo trailer.
Granted towing my 8,000 LB boat I might get 11MPG, but that is once or twice a year and short distance.
Sierra EV gets the equivalent of at least 50MPGe no trailer, so I wouldn’t brag about 21MPG.
It wasn’t until I became an EV owner that I understood the depths of the lies and misinformation spread against this tech. I guess it triggers a sense of insecurity in the luddite types who have no idea what they’re talking about. Yet they still lie and speak with a sense of authority. This being said, by mid next year I’ll be trading in my F250 for this bad boy. I can’t wait…