After initially solely providing the GMC Sierra EV electrical pickup within the extremely heavy and costly Denali trim, for the 2026 mannequin 12 months GMC is lastly introducing a still-not-cheap-but-less-expensive Elevation mannequin. The brand new entry prices $64,495 together with a $2,095 vacation spot cost, $27,500 lower than the most affordable 2025 Denali. GMC additionally introduced the primary Sierra EV AT4 trim choice, which begins at $81,395.
The Sierra EV is constructed on Common Motors’ Ultium EV platform that additionally underpins GMC’s personal Hummer EV and the Chevrolet Silverado EV, and the 2026 mannequin will now provide three battery sizes: Normal, Prolonged, and Max Vary. The Max Vary battery has been the one one out there to date within the Sierra EV, and its alarmingly giant 205-kWh measurement gives 440 miles of vary per the EPA, although Edmunds’ went 507 miles on a cost. The brand new Elevation trim will solely be provided with the Normal vary or Prolonged vary battery sizes, whereas the AT4 will include the Prolonged or Max Vary battery, and fancy Denali trim will probably be provided with all three battery sizes. Sizes and vary estimates for the 2 decrease capability batteries aren’t out there but.
AT4 trim brings off-road goodies
The Sierra EV AT4 will function coil-spring suspension and 35-inch all-terrain tires, a mix that provides two inches of floor clearance, in addition to GMC’s Terrain mode for optimized electrical off-roading. All Sierra EV AT4s may have commonplace four-wheel steering with the Hummer’s CrabWalk function, GM’s hands-free Tremendous Cruise automated driving system, and an illuminated entrance GMC badge. The $91,695 Max Vary AT4 produces a most of 725 horsepower, whereas $81,395 Prolonged Vary AT4s make do with 625 horsepower. The AT4s are additionally the one Sierra EVs provided with a brand new Forest Storm inside coloration.
Should you’re fascinated by utilizing your electrical pickup to tow, the Sierra EV has some choices for you, although they may fluctuate primarily based on trim and battery measurement. The very best most towing capability is achieved with the Prolonged Vary battery on both Elevation or Denali trims, which might tow 12,500 kilos, or 12,300 kilos in AT4 trims. No different trailer towing limits are supplied.
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Elevation trim brings decrease costs
That new base Elevation trim nonetheless will get you a 16.8-inch middle touchscreen, power-operated frunk, MultiPro Tailgate, and 18-inch wheels, and it is out there with options together with Tremendous Cruise and 800-volt DC quick charging. The most affordable new Normal Vary Sierra EV begins at $64,495, and transferring as much as the Prolonged Vary battery pack bumps the beginning value to $72,695. GMC has not launched any capability specifics on the Normal Vary battery simply but.
If costs aren’t a priority of yours, see the Denali trim, which will also be less expensive to the tune of $71,795 because of its adoption of the Normal Vary battery pack. Prolonged Vary Denalis begin at $79,995, however Max Vary Denalis are nonetheless a significant $100,695. GMC added 4 new out there exterior colours for the Sierra EV, too. Count on to see the 2026 Sierra EV on supplier tons this summer time.
