2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron vs. 2025 GMC Hummer EV

TrueCar says choosing between the Audi SQ8 e-tron and the GMC Hummer EV SUV comes down to price up front versus miles per charge, with the SQ8 e-tron's $90,995 starting price undercutting the Hummer's $99,895 by $8,900, while the Hummer goes farther on a charge at 315 miles of EPA range versus the SQ8 e-tron's 253 miles, and the SQ8 e-tron rated more efficient at 72 city/75 highway MPGe versus the Hummer's 59 city/46 highway MPGe. The SQ8 e-tron makes 429 horsepower with standard all-wheel drive, while Kelley Blue Book says the 2026 Hummer EV SUV ranges in power from the 2X trim's 570 horsepower up to the 3X trim's 830 horsepower with a tri-motor layout and about 900 lb-ft of torque, using four-wheel drive instead of the Audi's all-wheel drive.

Which to choose, and why

$8,900 cheaper, and more efficient

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says choosing between the Audi SQ8 e-tron and the GMC Hummer EV SUV comes down to price up front versus miles per charge, with the SQ8 e-tron's $90,995 starting price undercutting the Hummer's $99,895 by $8,900, and the SQ8 e-tron rated more efficient at 72 city/75 highway MPGe versus the Hummer's 59 city/46 highway MPGe.

The Hummer goes farther on a charge

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Hummer goes farther on a charge, at 315 miles of EPA range versus the SQ8 e-tron's 253 miles.

429 hp AWD versus up to 830 hp 4WD

The SQ8 e-tron makes 429 horsepower with standard all-wheel drive, while Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Hummer EV SUV ranges in power from the 2X trim's 570 horsepower up to the 3X trim's 830 horsepower with a tri-motor layout and about 900 lb-ft of torque, using four-wheel drive.

Questions buyers ask

Which has more range, the Audi SQ8 e-tron or the GMC Hummer EV?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Hummer EV, with 315 miles versus the SQ8 e-tron's 253 miles.

How much horsepower does the GMC Hummer EV SUV have?

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says 570 hp in the 2X trim up to 830 hp in the 3X.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Audi SQ8 e-tron: 4 records · GMC Hummer EV: 8 records.

Decision field	Audi SQ8 e-tron	GMC Hummer EV
Exact EPA records	4	8
Model / option labels	4	8
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	Electric motor / not listed	Electric motor / not listed
Transmissions	Automatic (A1)	Automatic (A1)
Fuel types	Electricity	Electricity
EPA classes	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	60–70 MPG/MPGe	47–53 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	208–242 miles	282–318 miles
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$1100–1250 per year	$1450–1600 per year

Head to head

Audi SQ8 e-tron vs. GMC Hummer EV: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Audi SQ8 e-tron	GMC Hummer EV
Starting price (KBB base)	$91,495	$99,045
Top trim price (KBB base)	$97,495	$107,145
Horsepower	496 hp	570-1000 hp
Torque	718 lb-ft	7400-11500 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	4.2 sec	n/a
Curb weight	6,118 lb	n/a
Length	193.5 in	216.8 in
Wheelbase	115.1 in	136 in
Cargo volume	28.5 cu ft	11.3 cu ft
Towing capacity	4,000 lb	n/a
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2025 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The Audi SQ8 e-tron starts $7,550 lower: $91,495 against $99,045 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the GMC Hummer EV leads: 1000 hp against 496 hp.
On peak torque, the GMC Hummer EV leads: 11500 lb-ft against 718 lb-ft.
On length, the GMC Hummer EV leads: 216.8 in against 193.5 in.
On wheelbase, the GMC Hummer EV leads: 136 in against 115.1 in.
On cargo volume, the Audi SQ8 e-tron leads: 28.5 cu ft against 11.3 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Audi SQ8 e-tron leads: 4 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Audi SQ8 e-tron and the GMC Hummer EV.

2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

April 2026, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may… Consequence: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

2025 GMC Hummer EV

The GMC Hummer EV (badged as HEV) is a line of battery electric heavy-duty vehicles produced by General Motors since 2021, and sold under the GMC mark. The Hummer EV is offered in two variants: a pickup truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), unveiled in October 2020 and April 2021 respectively. Weighing roughly 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg), the Hummer EV is among the heaviest consumer automobiles currently sold in the United States.

Source: GMC Hummer EV (Wikipedia)

Production. The Hummer EV is produced at GM's Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly (also referred to as Factory Zero) plant in Michigan. Production of the Hummer EV Truck commenced on November 17, 2021, while the Hummer EV SUV started production on January 30, 2023. In October 2020, GM invested $2.2 billion in the plant for the production of these electric vehicles.

Marketing. On January 30, 2020, GM released three advertisements for the Hummer EV, followed by Super Bowl LIV commercials on February 2, 2020, with LeBron James as the spokesperson.

Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 GMC Hummer EV, most often about steering (2), suspension (2), forward collision avoidance (2).

Open both dossiers

Resolve the exact engine, drive and EPA ID.

01 · 2025Audi SQ8 e-tron4 configurations →02 · 2025GMC Hummer EV8 configurations →

Comparison answer desk

13 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron or the 2025 GMC Hummer EV?

Efficiency

The 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (65 vs. the 2025 GMC Hummer EV's 50 MPG/MPGe).