The streets of Chennai just got a lot more EV ready as for the first time ever, the Hummer EV, the legendary SUV in its electric avatar has made its grand appearance in India. And where else but in the bustling city of Chennai?
This is more than just a sighting; it’s a landmark moment for the Inddia EV enthusiasts. The Hummer, a name popular for its rugged military vehicles and ICE SUVs like the HUMMER H1 and H2, has now gone fully electric. The launch of its electric avatar has kept EV enthusiasts in India on edge, anticipating to see it on Indian roads, since it was teased back in January 2020.
GMC Hummer EV: Coming to India Soon
So, what’s the buzz about the sighting of Hmmer EV 2024? The GMC Hummer EV is no ordinary vehicle. With a price tag expected to range between ₹58.67 lakh and ₹81.10 lakh, this isn’t just an ordinary electric SUV, it is the ” Baap” of electric SUVs in India. India can expect to see this beast officially hitting the roads by the end of 2024.
Hummerv EV: Power and Performance
Under the hood of the Hummer EV is a 200 kWh Lithium-powered lithium-ion battery. It offers a range of over 480 km on a single charge, so you could drive from Chennai to Bengaluru and still have some battery left to explore the city. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds having 818 bhp of power, faster than your neighbor’s electric sports car. The Hummer EV offers 160 km of range in just 10 minutes of charging.
Electric Hummer: An All-Terrain Vehicle
The Hummer EV is not just about Strength and ruggedness. This electric SUV is built for adventure and extreme off-roading, sporting 35-inch mud-terrain tires and a four-wheel drive system that includes a crabwalk mode. Yes, you read that right—crabwalk mode seen on the viral Hummer electric videos over social media. It also features an adaptive air suspension that can lift the vehicle by 6 inches, to pass through irritating speed bumps and rough terrains easily. It gets an Ultavision system, with 17 camera angles to help with parking and navigation hassle-free.
Luxurious Interior
The interior of the Hummer EV features a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, and a 14-speaker Bose audio system to create an immersive driving experience. And for those clear-sky days, the transparent, removable sky panels let you soak in the sun—or the moon—while cruising with loved ones or family/friends.
Made for India: Right-Hand Drive Conversion
Here’s the cherry on top for Indian buyers: Global Conversions, a UAE-based company, has already started converting the Hummer EV into right-hand drive models making the iconic SUB compatible for Indian roads. Sure, it might come with a premium price tag due to the conversion, but for those who’ve dreamed of owning an electric Hummer, this is a viable option.
The Hummer EV’s sighting in Chennai isn’t just a moment of excitement for EV lovers, its a sign of the exponential rise of the EV sector find India. With India’s electric vehicle market on the rise, seeing such an iconic brand go electric and make its way to the country hints at a thrilling future.
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