Hummer EV SUV

The GMC Hummer EV SUV is a full-size electric off-roader that occupies a niche essentially of its own making: a luxury truck-based SUV priced near six figures with military-inspired styling and genuine technical ambition. Reviewers at MotorTrend and Car and Driver consistently highlight its Extract Mode air-suspension-aided CrabWalk diagonal driving capability and the 3X trim's 830-horsepower tri-motor powertrain as genuinely novel features rather than marketing novelties. It competes loosely with the Rivian R1S but skews heavier, more theatrical, and more expensive.

3X tri-motor produces 830 hp and hits 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds — exceptional for a vehicle weighing over 9,000 lbs

CrabWalk four-wheel steering mode and Extract Mode suspension lift enable off-road maneuverability that reviewers at MotorTrend confirmed works as advertised in real trail conditions

Watts to Freedom launch-control mode on the 3X delivers repeatable, consistent acceleration runs without notable power fade

Removable roof panels and open-air driving experience are a distinctive feature not offered by any direct EV competitor

Ultifi-based 13.4-inch infotainment system with Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance is among the more capable setups in GM's lineup

EPA-rated 303 miles of range on both trims is modest relative to the price point; real-world range drops considerably when driving at highway speeds or using four-wheel drive aggressively

Curb weight exceeding 9,000 lbs makes handling ponderous on-road and causes significant tire wear, a concern noted by Car and Driver long-term testers

Starting price of $98,845 for the 2X and $106,945 for the 3X places it well above the Rivian R1S and Ford F-150 Lightning, with interior material quality that reviewers note does not fully justify the premium

Charging infrastructure for a vehicle with this energy demand remains a practical limitation; DC fast charging is capped at 350 kW but real-world sustained rates are often lower

Tesla

Dual-Motor AWD

Plaid

Model X

The Tesla Model X occupies a narrow niche as a high-performance, full-size electric SUV with seating for up to seven. Now in its refreshed second-generation form, it draws consistent praise from outlets like Car and Driver and MotorTrend for its falcon-wing rear doors and over-the-air software ecosystem, while reviewers repeatedly flag its steep pricing and polarizing minimalist interior. The Plaid trim's 1,020-hp tri-motor setup makes it one of the quickest three-row SUVs ever tested, a fact that tends to dominate first-drive coverage.

Plaid trim delivers a verified 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds, making it among the fastest production SUVs by that metric

Dual-Motor AWD trim offers 348 miles of EPA-rated range, competitive for a large three-row SUV

Falcon-wing rear doors provide genuinely easier third-row access in tight parking spaces, a distinction noted in Edmunds and MotorTrend long-term tests

Supercharger network access remains one of the most reliable DC fast-charging infrastructures in North America

Over-the-air updates regularly add or refine features, with reviewers noting meaningful improvements delivered post-purchase

Entry price of $84,990 for the base Dual-Motor trim positions it above most direct competitors, including the Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS SUV at comparable configurations

The yoke steering wheel, standard on refreshed models, drew criticism from Car and Driver and InsideEVs testers for being awkward in low-speed and parking maneuvers

Plaid's performance comes with a range penalty, dropping to 326 miles EPA versus 348 miles in the less powerful Dual-Motor trim

Cabin quality and fit-and-finish have been flagged by Edmunds owner reviews as inconsistent relative to the vehicle's price point

	GMC Hummer EV SUV	Tesla Model X
Body type	SUV	SUV
Trims	2	2
Starting price	$98,845	$84,990
Max EPA range	303 mi	348 mi
Max power	830 hp	1,020 hp
Quickest 0–60	3.5 s	2.5 s
Federal tax credit	Not eligible	Not eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD
	Full GMC Hummer EV SUV specs →	Full Tesla Model X specs →

GMC Hummer EV SUV vs. Tesla Model X