GMC Sierra EV Deliveries Finally Begin

The long-awaited customer deliveries of the 2024 GMC Sierra EV have officially begun, two years after its debut in late 2022.

Built on the Ultium platform shared with the GMC Hummer EV and Chevrolet Silverado EV, the Sierra EV occupies a unique space between its siblings, offering a blend of luxury and rugged capability. The first version hitting the streets is the range-topping Denali Edition 1, which packs a serious punch with its dual electric motors producing 754 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque. Despite its hefty weight of over 9,000 pounds, the Denali Edition 1 can sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.

Next year, GMC plans to introduce more affordable trims, including the Elevation and AT4, which will come equipped with either a 170- or 200-kWh battery. These models will expand the Sierra EV lineup, offering more options to buyers looking for a balance of performance and price. This enables the truck to achieve an EPA-estimated range of 440 miles, making it one of the longest-range electric pickups on the market, second only to the Chevrolet Silverado EV 4WT with its 450-mile range. Charging the Sierra EV is also quick, thanks to its peak DC charging rate of 350 kW.

The Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 borrows some of the innovative features from the GMC Hummer EV, including adaptive air suspension and four-wheel steering, which allows for GM’s signature CrabWalk functionality. This capability lets the truck move diagonally, providing added maneuverability in tight spots.

In terms of practicality, the Sierra EV doesn’t disappoint. It comes standard with the Multi-Pro Midgate, which can fold down to extend the bed length to accommodate items up to 10 feet 10 inches long. The truck also features an 11-cubic-foot frunk, vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, and GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving system, which works on over 400,000 miles of mapped highways across North America.

With a starting price of $99,495, including the destination charge, the Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is definitely a premium product; its starting price is almost double the $56,520 average transaction price of electric vehicles.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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