2025 GMC Hummer EV vs. 2026 Tesla Cybertruck

Arnie Bauer Buick GMC says the Hummer EV 3X Pickup delivers up to 1,000 hp and 11,500 lb-ft of torque, surpassing the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast's 845 hp and 10,296 lb-ft, with the Hummer's 800V charging architecture adding up to 100 miles of range in roughly 12 minutes. AutoEdgeView says the Cybertruck AWD is the more rational purchase for most electric pickup buyers in 2026, costing roughly $34,000 less after credit, running cheaper per mile with a 70 MPGe efficiency edge that saves over $1,300 a year in electricity, charging on the most reliable Supercharger network, and offering 2,500 lbs of payload with a 6-foot bed, while calling the 9,000-pound Hummer EV an engineering showcase built for real off-road use rather than rational economics, with instantaneous 830-hp torque and its CrabWalk capability.

Which to choose, and why

1,000 hp and faster charging for the Hummer EV

Arnie Bauer Buick GMC (opens in a new tab) says the Hummer EV 3X Pickup delivers up to 1,000 hp and 11,500 lb-ft of torque, surpassing the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast's 845 hp and 10,296 lb-ft, with the Hummer's 800V charging architecture adding up to 100 miles of range in roughly 12 minutes.

The Cybertruck is the more rational buy

AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says the Cybertruck AWD is the more rational purchase for most electric pickup buyers in 2026, costing roughly $34,000 less after credit, running cheaper per mile with a 70 MPGe efficiency edge that saves over $1,300 a year in electricity, charging on the most reliable Supercharger network, and offering 2,500 lbs of payload with a 6-foot bed, while calling the 9,000-pound Hummer EV an engineering showcase built for real off-road use rather than rational economics, with instantaneous 830-hp torque and its CrabWalk capability.

Questions buyers ask

Which has more horsepower, the Hummer EV or Tesla Cybertruck?

Arnie Bauer Buick GMC (opens in a new tab) says the Hummer EV 3X, at up to 1,000 hp versus the Cybertruck Cyberbeast's 845 hp.

Which is cheaper, the Hummer EV or Tesla Cybertruck?

AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says the Cybertruck, by roughly $34,000 after credit.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

GMC Hummer EV: 8 records · Tesla Cybertruck: 3 records.

Decision field	GMC Hummer EV	Tesla Cybertruck
Exact EPA records	8	3
Model / option labels	8	3
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	Electric motor / not listed	Electric motor / not listed
Transmissions	Automatic (A1)	Automatic (A1)
Fuel types	Electricity	Electricity
EPA classes	Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Combined efficiency	47–53 MPG/MPGe	78–79 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	282–318 miles	325–335 miles
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$1450–1600 per year	$950–1000 per year

Head to head

GMC Hummer EV vs. Tesla Cybertruck: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	GMC Hummer EV	Tesla Cybertruck
Starting price (KBB base)	$99,045	$82,235
Top trim price (KBB base)	$107,145	$117,235
Horsepower	570-1000 hp	600-845 hp
Torque	7400-11500 lb-ft	7435-10296 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	n/a	2.6-4.1 sec
Curb weight	n/a	6,634-6,669 lb
Length	216.8 in	223.7 in
Wheelbase	136 in	143.1 in
Cargo volume	11.3 cu ft	54.2 cu ft
Towing capacity	n/a	11,000 lb
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	4 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2025 and 2026 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

The Tesla Cybertruck starts $16,810 lower: $82,235 against $99,045 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the GMC Hummer EV leads: 1000 hp against 845 hp.
On peak torque, the GMC Hummer EV leads: 11500 lb-ft against 10296 lb-ft.
On length, the Tesla Cybertruck leads: 223.7 in against 216.8 in.
On wheelbase, the Tesla Cybertruck leads: 143.1 in against 136 in.
On cargo volume, the Tesla Cybertruck leads: 54.2 cu ft against 11.3 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Tesla Cybertruck leads: 4 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the GMC Hummer EV and the Tesla Cybertruck.

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).

2026 Tesla Cybertruck

The Tesla Cybertruck is a battery-electric full-size pickup truck manufactured by Tesla, Inc. since 2023. It was presented as a prototype concept in November 2019, with an angular design composed of flat, unpainted stainless steel body panels, drawing comparisons to low-polygon computer models. While scheduled for production in late 2021, the vehicle had multiple delays before entering limited production at Gigafactory Texas in 2023, with customer deliveries beginning in November 2023.

Recalls and problems: As of October 2025, the Cybertruck has been subject to ten recalls. Four have been resolved with software updates which are pushed over-the-air to the vehicle, but the remaining have required owners to arrange for a repair of their vehicle.
Reception: The Cybertruck has been criticized for its poor build quality, malfunctions, safety problems, and price hikes following reservations.
Sales: As of June 2024, a total of 11,688 Tesla Cybertrucks had been sold, making it the top-selling electric pickup truck in the United States during the first half of the year. By October 2024, industry estimates placed cumulative sales at approximately 27,185. However, by November 2024, sales numbers were reported to be lower than initially anticipated, prompting a price reduction.

Source: Tesla Cybertruck (Wikipedia)

Design. According to Musk, the design of the Cybertruck was inspired by Blade Runner and "Wet Nellie", the Lotus Esprit driven by James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me, which doubled as a submarine.

Exterior. The 300-series stainless-steel panels have a thickness of 0.071 and 0.055 in (1.8 and 1.4 mm) for the doors and body, respectively, according to a factory tour video. These panels cannot be stamped like conventional automobile parts, but instead are laser-cut and then bent along straight lines.

NHTSA rated the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (11 campaigns across the latest model years)

April 2026, Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels. The brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub. Consequence: Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 2025, Exterior Lighting. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory. An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach. Consequence: A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
October 2025, Exterior Lighting. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As… Consequence: Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 171 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, most often about electrical system (53), structure (36), unknown or other (31).

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Resolve the exact engine, drive and EPA ID.

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Comparison answer desk

13 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2025 GMC Hummer EV or the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?

Efficiency

The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (78.5 vs. the 2025 GMC Hummer EV's 50 MPG/MPGe).