Are there two vehicles that are more attention-grabbing than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and the GMC Hummer EV Pickup? The answer, in case you’re wondering, is no.
These electric-powered vehicles aren’t afraid of shaking things up, that’s for certain. We wanted to see how they fare in a direct comparison. Does the wedge-tastic Tesla score a win with its minimalistic interior, max driving range, or alien spacecraft-like shape? Or does the titanically-sized Hummer EV take the laurels with its off-road capability and neck-snapping acceleration?
Let’s see how the outlandish Cybertruck and GMC Hummer EV Pickup compare.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Love it or hate it — and there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground — the Tesla Cybertruck turns heads wherever it goes. While some think it looks like a prop from a sci-fi movie, others might view it as a brave new take on the normally conservative pickup truck segment.
Under the stainless steel bodywork is a dual-electric motor powertrain and standard all-wheel drive. Pricing starts at $79,990 for the All-Wheel Drive model. The price for what Tesla calls the Cyberbeast, a 3-motor variant with 845 horsepower, is estimated at around $100,000. Tesla will also introduce a less expensive rear-wheel drive variant at some point.
Tesla Cybertruck Highlights
Supercharger network: Tesla vehicles have access to the automaker’s reliable and rapid nationwide network of Supercharger stations. This is a major stress reliever if long drives — those away from go-to charging options at home or work — are part of your routine.
Impressive driving range (for a price): The Tesla Cybertruck’s driving range varies from 340 miles up to 470 miles when fitted with a range-extending battery pack. Those are solid figures, to be sure, but keep in mind the range extender takes up about 30% of the bed volume and costs $16,000.
Lockable cargo bed: A roller-shutter tonneau cover over the cargo bed keeps valuables safe and cargo secure. Tesla claims it’s strong enough for a full-grown adult to step on without any problem. We’ll take their word for it.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Cybertruck models near you.
2024 GMC Hummer
The GMC Hummer EV Pickup has a starting price of $98,845, factoring in a lofty $2,295 destination fee. This model year’s biggest update is that the maximum driving range rises from 355 miles to 381.
Tipping the scales at around 9,000 pounds and stretching more than 86 inches wide, the Hummer takes up a lot of road acreage. Despite its proportions, during road tests, we’ve found it to be surprisingly easy to pilot — though parallel parking is done only by the brave.
GMC Hummer EV
Straight-line speed: The standard dual-electric motor drivetrain produces 570 horsepower and is more than capable of getting the Hummer down the road with authority. Yet the optional 1,000-hp tri-motor gives this hulking truck Corvette levels of acceleration. It will sprint from a standstill to 60 mph in only three seconds. Even the Cyberbeast doesn’t have a 4-digit horsepower rating.
Crab Walk: Fitted as standard, this 4-wheel steering system provides extra agility in all sorts of conditions. The Hummer can even drive diagonally at low speeds, a party trick that explains the crabby-sounding name.
Super Cruise: This hand-free autonomous driving aid is one of our favorites. It can be activated on more than 400,000 miles of pre-mapped roads throughout North America, and recent improvements mean It can now be activated on both highways and secondary roads. Don’t let the “Full Self-Driving” name fool you; the Tesla Cybertruck feature does not offer hands-free driving.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Hummer EV Pickup models near you.
Similarities
Bold, brash, and entirely electric. They look different, but the over-the-top attitude shared by the Tesla Cybertruck and GMC Hummer EV Pickup is very much the same.
Conclusion
Tesla came up with a new angle (actually, lots of them) when it came time to create an electric-powered pickup. The Cybertruck certainly is capable of tackling off-road driving and towing duties. Battery range is another strong suit. Yet the polarizing shape is what ultimately defines it.
The same is very true of the Hummer EV Pickup. Its sheer scale outsizes a Manhattan studio apartment, and its speed with the tri-motor drivetrain seemingly defies the laws of physics.
Pickups, even the growing number of electric variants, are routinely purchased for left-brain reasons like towing and payload capacity, power, and off-road capability. The Tesla Cybertruck and GMC Hummer EV have these attributes, though the ultimate reason to buy either is fueled more by ego than economics.
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | 2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup | |
| Starting Price | $79,990 | $98,845 |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | Dual electric motors | Dual electric motors |
| Horsepower | 600 hp | 570 hp |
| Torque | 525 lb-ft | NA |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Range | 340-470 miles of range/NA MPGe | 314-381 miles of range/53 MPGe |
| Also Available | Extended range battery pack, Tri-motor drivetrain | Extended range battery pack, Tri-motor drivetrain |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | NA | NA |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 143.1 inches | 135.6 inches |
| Overall Length | 223.7 inches | 216.8 inches |
| Width | 80.0 inches | 86.6 inches |
| Height | 70.5 inches | 79.1 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 43.5 feet | 44.3 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 41.6 inches | 42.5 inches |
| Headroom, Rear | 39.0 inches | 38.6 inch |
| Legroom, Front | 41.0 inches | 45.6 inches |
| Legroom, Rear | 40.9 inches | 38.9 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 63.3 inches | 63.9 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Rear | 62.0 inches | 64.0 inches |
| Cargo Volume | 54.2 cubic feet | 36.7 cubic feet |
