We Drove the 2025 GMC HUMMER EV for a Week—Here’s What Moms Need to Know
A HUMMER for the Carpool Line?
Let’s be real, when you hear “HUMMER,” you probably don’t think “mom-mobile.” But the all-electric 2025 GMC HUMMER EV SUV is here to change your mind. It’s massive, it’s mighty, and it might just be your next favorite family hauler. I know it’s mine!
NEED TO KNOW
- The writer drove the 2025 GMC HUMMER EV 3X SUV for a week and found it surprisingly practical and fun as a family vehicle despite its imposing size and price.
- Crab Walk, 4-wheel steering, and 360-degree cameras make maneuvering and parking the massive SUV manageable in everyday situations.
- The frunk stores all four removable roof panels without reducing rear cargo space, a feature the writer highlighted as genuinely clever.
- At over $107,000 as tested, the writer called it more of a dream than a realistic family purchase, though she enthusiastically endorses it if budget allows.
- The HUMMER EV is one of few GM EVs that still supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto alongside its Super Cruise hands-free driving capability.
This isn’t the gas-guzzling beast from the early 2000s. With zero emissions and all the torque your heart desires, this electric giant is surprisingly fun, smooth, and… dare I say it… practical? Stay with me here!
Comfort That Keeps Up with Chaos
From the heated and ventilated front seats to the ultra-soft leather-alternative upholstery, the HUMMER EV wraps you in premium comfort. Tri-zone climate control means no more arguments over who’s hot or cold, and Tucker (our 7-year-old) gave the back seat a solid thumbs up for space and comfort.
Plus, moms, you’ll love this: car seat installation is a dream. Whether forward or rear-facing, the wide bench, visible latch anchors, and low step-in height (thanks to air suspension) make it way easier to strap in your little one without throwing your back out.
Storage That Makes Sense
Big diaper bags? Snack bins? Random garage sale hauls? Bring it all. From the under-console cubby where we once lost two takeout containers (whoops) to the power-operated swing gate and front trunk (yes, a frunk!), this SUV’s storage is as clever as it is cavernous.
Bonus: those four removable roof panels store perfectly in the frunk, without eating into your cargo space. Genius. And I will say that they are much easier to remove by myself than the Jeep or Bronco’s roof panels!
Style Goals Achieved
Let’s talk color. Our tester came in a grayish-blue that screams “modern mom,” not “military surplus.” Inside was a black, cream, and gold combo that felt straight out of a designer catalog. Yes, the rose gold accents are gorgeous—and yes, they are a smudge magnet, but we still love it. I’d just have to figure out a good way to get those grimy fingerprints cleaned!
Handles Like a (Big) Dream
It weighs 9,000 pounds and is roughly the size of my first apartment, but with 4-wheel steering and 3 electric motors underneath, it zips through town with surprising grace. The Crab Walk feature lets you diagonally zig your way out of tricky parking lots like a boss, and 360° cameras give you eyes everywhere.
Family-First Features That Matter
- Seating for five with enough width for 3 car seats
- Heated back seats = happy passengers
- USB ports & power outlets galore
- All-weather floor mats that actually work
- Child-friendly step-in height with adjustable suspension
Super Cruise: The Future (Kinda)
One of the few GM EVs still supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the HUMMER also features Super Cruise hands-free driving. Cory loves it for long trips. Me? I’m still warming up to letting go of the wheel. (Moms like control, okay?)
Key Specs:
- 205 kWh Ultium Battery | 3 Motors | 830 hp | 11,500 lb-ft torque*
- 0-60 mph in 3.5 sec (Watts to Freedom mode)
- 5 Drive Modes including Off-Road & Crab Walk
- Air Ride Suspension | 4-Wheel Steering
- 22” Wheels with 35” Goodyear Tires
- Ground Clearance: 16” | Water Fording: 32”
- Seating for 5 | Heated/Ventilated Seats (Front & Rear)
- Tri-zone Climate | Removable Sky Panels
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | 13.4” Infotainment
- Super Cruise Hands-Free Driving
- 360° Cameras | Power Swing Gate & Frunk
- 314 Mile Range | DC Fast Charging Capable
*Torque figure is GM’s marketing number.
The Verdict
Would I buy it? If I win the lottery, yes. But even if it’s out of reach for now, the HUMMER EV proves that family SUVs don’t have to be boring. It’s stylish, smart, and it’ll definitely turn heads at daycare drop-off.
So if you’re a mama who wants more than just “another SUV,” this all-electric powerhouse is worth a test drive… just make sure the snacks are contained.
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2025 GMC HUMMER EV 3X SUV Specs:
- 205 kWh 24-module Ultium Battery Pack
- 3 Motor Performance E4WD
- 830 hp
- 11,500 lb-ft of Torque*
- *Marketing Number
- 0-60 MPH in 3.5 Seconds using WTF
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 5 Drive Modes
- Normal
- My Mode
- Off-road
- Terrain
- Tow/Haul
- Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with Extract Mode
- 4-wheel Steering with Crab Walk
- 22-inch Premium Finish Aluminum Wheels
- 35-inch LT305/55R22 Goodyear® Wrangler Territory® AT tires
- Off Road- Dimensions:
- Ground Clearance: 16 Inches
- Approach Angle: 49.6º
- Breakover Angle: 34.4º
- Departure Angle: 49º
- Water Fording: 32 Inches
- Suspension Travel: 13 Inches
- Turning Circle: 35.4 Feet
- Seating for 5
- Premium Leather-alternative Seat Trim
- 12-way Power Driver’s Seat
- 2-Person Driver’s Seat Memory Settings
- 12-way Power Front Passenger Seat
- Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Tri-zone Automatic Climate Control
- 12.3-inch Color Driver Information Center
- 13.4-inch Infotainment System with Google Built-in
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto
- 360º Camera System
- Qi Wireless Charger
- Bose 14-speaker Premium Sound System
- Super Cruise Hands-free Cruise Control
- Safety Features:
- Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
- Safety Alert Seat
- Tire Pressure Monitor with Auto Learn
- Forward Collision Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Power Opening Rear Swing Gate
- Power Opening Front Trunk
- Infinity Roof with Removable Opaque Sky Panels
- 35.9 Cubic Feet of Storage Behind 2nd Row
- 81.8 Cubic Feet of Storage with the 2nd Row Folded
- Proximity Key with Push Button Start
- 800V, 300 kW DC Fast Charging Capable
- EPA-estimated 10.5 Hrs of Charge Time on 240V
- EPA-estimated 314 Miles of Range
- EPA-estimated 1.6 Miles per kWh
- 63 kWh per 100 Miles
- Warranty:
- 3-year/36,000-mile Bumper-to-bumper Limited Warranty
- 8-year/100,000-mile Electric Vehicle Propulsion Ultium Battery Limited Warranty
- Exterior Color: Meteorite Metallic
- Interior Color: Lunar Horizon (Jet Black/Light Grey)
- Starting Price: $98,845 (2X)
- Price As Tested: $107,610 (Includes Destination)
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2025 GMC HUMMER EV 3X SUV
PROS
- Surprisingly smooth and composed to drive despite weighing 9,000 pounds, with 4-wheel steering and 3 electric motors delivering grace through town
- Excellent family practicality — wide rear bench fits 3 car seats, low step-in height via air suspension makes child seat installation easy
- Clever storage throughout including a front trunk that holds the removable roof panels without eating into cargo space
- Removable sky panels are much easier to take off solo than Jeep or Bronco roof panels
- Stylish interior with premium comfort — heated and ventilated front seats, tri-zone climate, and a design the writer called straight out of a designer catalog
CONS
- Starting over $100K puts it out of reach for most families
- Rose gold and cream interior accents are smudge magnets that baby wipes don't always clean well
- Some controls are weirdly placed or non-intuitive, especially climate controls