The switch towards electric power in General Motors’ GMC division began with Hummer EV. Hummer EV was the first and the second destination is the top-of-the-line Sierra Denali.
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Review
The interior and the inside of the Sierra are almost identical to the predecessor, Chevrolet Silverado EV revealed in January of this year. It’s got the same lithium-ion battery of 220 kWh that is in the GMC Hummer and the Silverado. Silverado as well as Hummer and GMC Hummer EV and employs only one motor per axle, as does it does the Silverado equipped with an all-wheel drive.
However, it is the Sierra is stronger than its rivals and its EV engine puts out 754 hp and 785 lbs of torque. This is 90 horsepower and five pounds more than the Silverado. This Ford F-150 Lightning is rated at 580 horsepower, and 775 pounds-feet torque.
Like the Chevrolet Avalanche like similar to Chevrolet, the GMC truck is a unibody design that is finished with a skateboard platform that is similar to what was seen that was featured in the Chevrolet Avalanche in the early 2000s. When compared against that of the Silverado it is noticeable that the Sierra has a distinct look that is more refined that is in line with the design of the brand in recent years.
GMC claims that the dimensions of the overall design are similar in size to gasoline Sierra and Silverado but contrary to Silverado the cab and windshield are positioned forward, creating a more elegant appearance and smaller front overhang. In addition, this robust “grille” is attached to the lid of the trunk on the front, similar to the Ford F-150 Lightning and Silverado design, allowing easier loading.
The split mid-gate as well as the multi-flex tailgate offer mobility for transport. The standard bed measures five feet and 11 inches (71 inches) when everything is shut, and it can be extended to 10 feet or 10 inches (130 inches) after the stop on the tailgate is raised and the mid-gate is opened.
Range and Towing
As with Ford or Chevrolet, The off-board energy is supplied via nine outlets of 120V voltage in the cabin, bed, and the frunk. An outlet with 240V within the bed offers power in the range of 10.2 kW. (GMC also comes with another power source that connects with the charger port to provide additional outlets.) The Sierra can also manage bidirectional charging with its 19.2 Kilowatt onboard charging system that provides a complete home backup.
According to GM Chief Engineer Nichole Kraatz, if a homeowner shuts off everything except the most important appliances and appliances that are essential, the Sierra will provide power for up to three weeks. With a larger capacity battery than the Lightning one and its larger capacity, it should provide the equivalent of around 400 miles, with a maximum of 200 miles of towing. GMC claims that it has a duration of zero to 60 that’s 4.5 seconds.
Its Sierra Denali EV Denali will be available on the standard alloy wheels of 24 inches and a 35-inch diameter tire. As with its sibling, the Silverado RST, the GMC comes with four-wheel steering. However, unlike the Chevrolet Denali, it will have features similar to the crab walk present on Hummer E-V. Hummer E-V. The Denali comes with an air-ride suspension, which allows it to raise and lower its body by up to 2 inches. The Sierra EV Denali will have the ability to tow 9,500 lbs and 1300 pounds of payload.
Interior
As with the exterior also, like the exterior, the Sierra EV has an entirely distinct interior that is different from the Silverado. Instead of the conventional landscape display of the Chevrolet Silverado, the Sierra has a portrait-style 16.8-inch touchscreen, which has a volume control at the lower right. It’s like the display Ford utilizes in Ford.
It’s not the Lightning it’s, however, GMC has two rockers that are below the screen that allows for the control of temperature, which is a fantastic feature that Ford could consider introducing. There are plenty of woods with open pores, as well as aluminum trims throughout the interior of the Sierra as well as a roof made of glass, and seats upholstered by vegan leather.
What is the 2024 GMC Sierra electric vehicle cost? When will it become available?
According to GMC Vice-President Duncan Aldred, the average price that customers pay for GMC cars is greater than $60,000 and the total Denali range is worth over $75,000. As a comparison, the median price of a transaction for all vehicles available on the U.S. market in June 2022 was $48,000. In the same way, Edition 1 will cost $107,000 plus delivery charges. Edition 1 is priced at $107,000, plus delivery costs and the Entry-level price for Elevation starts at about $50,000.
In contrast to the Silverado which is introduced as a work truck in the first quarter of 2023. The Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 will not be on sale until 2024’s beginning and AT4 as well as the Elevation models will be to be released after the end of this year in 2025 models. The Sierra EV will initially be produced in the GM Factory Zero in Detroit and with a further capacity added later in the GM Lake Orion, Michigan assembly plant. The reservations are now open for Denali Edition 1 are now open. Reservations need a deposit of $100.