KSA’s Altawkilat to roll out GMC Hummer EVs in Saudi next year: KSA automotive company Altawkilat showcased SUV and sports utility truck (SUT) models of GMC’s Hummer EVs at its showroom in Jeddah on Tuesday, with plans to roll out the vehicles in 2024, according to a company statement. GMC has three Hummer models on offer, the EV2X +, the EV3X+, and the Hummer EV1 +. The starting price for the base model of the EV2X is USD 96.5k, while the EV3X’s base model retails for USD 104.6k, and EV1+ will set you back USD 108.7k, the company notes.

The specs: GMC Hummer EVs pack three electric motors, giving the SUT models 1k horsepower (HP) and 15.6k newton meters of torque, the statement notes. The SUV model has 830 HP with 15.59k NM of torque. The Hummer EV is available with two battery sizes, with the standard 20-module battery pack providing an estimated driving range of 311 miles (c.500 km) for the EV2X model and 314 miles (c.505 km) for the EV3X, Car and Driver writes. The EV3X’s battery capacity can be expanded to incorporate a 24-module battery that GMC says can extend the drive range to 381 miles (c.613 km).

Charging speed: While Hummer EVs reach a charging rate peak of 287 kWs while connected to a DC fast-chargers, the cars usually averaged 98 kW, Car and Driver notes, adding that DC plugins charge the EVs from 10% to 90% in about two hours.

Rock crawling and off-road driving made easier:The EVs Extract Mode can elevate the chassis approximately 6 inches (c. 15 cms) to help overcome boulders, standing water, and other obstacles, GMC notes. GMC’s CrabWalk setting also allows the rear wheels to turn in the same direction as the front allowing the car to drive diagonally at low speeds to traverse tight trails, the company notes. The EVs are also kitted with 18 camera views on the pickup and up to 17 on the SUV — including waterproof underbody front- and rear-facing cameras — to provide real-time vision of the terrain under the models. The Hummer is equipped with an e4WD torque vectoring system, which GMC says enhances maneuverability and traction over challenging terrains, including climbing 60% grades, and scaling 18 inch (c. 46 cm) verticals.

GMC has big EV ambitions: GMC’s parent company General Motors has set a target to produce one mn EVs annually by 2025.

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