2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali steps as much as an EPA-equivalent vary of 460 miles
Sierra EV Denali compares to Chevy Silverado EV RST
Elevation and AT4 variations of Sierra EV are on the way in which
With the GMC Sierra EV pickup in addition to the GMC Hummer EV household of SUVs and pickups, GM’s upmarket truck model is absolutely on board with the thought of electrical vehicles—albeit with out work-truck variations corresponding to these supplied by means of the Chevy model.
To that, the GMC Sierra EV is mechanically similar to the Chevrolet Silverado EV, however it affords completely different design particulars and gear to associate with the fuel and diesel Sierra lineup. Each the Silverado EV and Sierra EV are totally completely different autos beneath versus their combustion counterparts, constructed round GM’s large-format pouch cells collectively developed with LG.
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1
The 2024 GMC Sierra EV has solely up till now been delivered in Denali Version 1 type, with the bigger pack and a “GM-estimated” EPA vary of 440 miles. GMC is re-upping the Sierra EV Denali for 2025 with extra vary and better max tow scores, and whereas work-truck variations stay out of the combination, it’s confirmed that Elevation and AT4 variations of the Sierra EV will arrive later within the 2025 mannequin 12 months.
Two battery-pack sizes offer you a selection of how a lot vary you want—and the way a lot battery weight you wish to be hauling round to allow that. In EPA vary scores, the GMC Sierra EV Prolonged Vary variations ship 390 miles of EPA vary from about 170 kwh, and the Max Vary variations beforehand at 440 miles at the moment are “GM-estimated” as much as 460 miles from about 205 kwh.
That parallels what Chevrolet not too long ago introduced for the 2025 Chevy Silverado RST—a spread enhance from 440 miles to 460 miles by means of what Chevy defined to be efficiency-related tweaks to motors, inverters, and aerodynamics. Work-truck (WT) variations of the 2025 Silverado EV price as much as 492 miles of vary from that largest battery pack.
Each are dual-layer packs—that means that the Sierra EV can cost at 800 volts and as much as 350 kw—recovering as much as 100 miles of vary in about 10 minutes.
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1
The 2024 Sierra EV Denali was priced at $99,495, together with the bigger pack and $1,995 vacation spot charge. For 2025, the Sierra EV Denali with that Max Vary pack goes up a few thousand bucks, to $100,495 together with 2025’s $2,095 vacation spot charge. However with the smaller Prolonged Vary pack, the Sierra EV prices $91,995.
The Sierra EV supplies a mixed 760 hp and 785 lb-ft of torque with both battery pack, through two motors and drive models—one entrance, one rear. 4-wheel steering allows a formidable turning circle of lower than 42.2 toes, regardless of an total size of 233.2 inches.
The entrance trunk—typically known as a frunk, however termed an “eTrunk” by GMC—holds 11.0 cubic toes of cargo and is a perfect area for a carry-on bag or backpack.
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1
Just like the Silverado EV, the Sierra EV affords a super-versatile midgate setup—that means that the mattress of the truck may be expanded to suit objects as much as 11 toes lengthy, whereas nonetheless accommodating passengers within the again seat. Consider it as wiggle room to steadiness out your wants, relying on the job.
An adaptive air suspension additionally improves experience consolation and permits the truck to be raised or lowered by about two inches.
The 2025 GMC Sierra EV additionally ups its max towing capability 500 kilos versus final 12 months—to 10,500 kilos.
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1
GMC says that these upcoming Elevation and AT4 trims of Sierra EV will arrive within the first half of 2025. Right here, it may be helpful to look to the gasoline Sierra, the place the Elevation fashions get extra blacked-out trim plus suspension and towing upgrades and add a couple of extra comfort options, whereas AT4 fashions get an off-road-tuned suspension and skid plates. However actual particulars gained’t come till some months later, when the arrival of those fashions will certainly, as soon as once more, convey some decrease costs to this electrical truck lineup.
