Electric GMC Hummer Will Not Be Shown on May 20, Goes into the Woods Instead

Originally, GM was scheduled to reveal the electric Hummer – now branded as a GMC – on May 20. The ongoing health crisis managed to put a halt to that too, and the company announced on Wednesday that ittwill no longer be the case.

“While we cannot wait to show the GMC HUMMER EV to the world, we will reschedule the May 20 reveal date. In the meantime, the team’s development work continues on track and undeterred. We invite all to stay tuned for more stories on this super truck’s incredible capability leading up to its official debut.” GM said in a statement.

No new date for the reveal was announced, but until that happens, the carmaker released a short video showing a "simulated vehicle" moving along between lots and lots of trees - you can see it below this text..

The revival of the Hummer is one that at least on paper promises to be extraordinary. Americans still love big, muscular cars, and probably that’s how the vehicle will come into this world, only this time powered by an electric drivetrain. And not just any drivetrain, but one with incredible impressive capabilities.

GM said back in January the Hummer will use at least two electric motors that combined should develop about the same amount of power as a hypercar: 1,000 hp. Torque is even more impressive, measured at 11,500 lb-ft, and that should ensure an acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph that would shame even sports cars: 3 seconds.

Battery-wise, the Hummer will likely use a version of the Ultium battery revealed earlier in March. Made together with LG Chem, it is cheaper than other existing options, it can store between 50 and 200 kWh of electricity, and can have a range of up to 400 miles (643 km).