The GMC Hummer EV's Unveiling is Delayed Because of—That's Right—Coronavirus

At least there's a new teaser video to hold us over.

General Motors is officially delaying the unveiling of the GMC Hummer EV, although the company notes the EV pickup truck and SUV models are still scheduled to go on sale in the fall of 2021 as 2022 models. The GMC Hummer's Super Bowl LIV commercial announced the vehicle's premiere as May 20, but that date is off indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The official unveiling will be held in the future at an appropriate place and time, GM claims.

GMC released a new teaser video of the Hummer EV pickup that shows the truck with its lift-off roof panels removed. The new model was revealed alongside future Cadillac, Buick, and Chevrolet EVs at GM's EV Day in early March. Alas, no photography was allowed.

The new GM EV models will use a shared skateboard-type platform that allows various locations for the vehicles' motors—front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive— and uses the company's Ultium battery pouches in vertical stacks of six, eight, ten, or twelve modules. The modules can be doubled-up on top of each other in tall SUVs and trucks without affecting interior space.

The GMC Hummer EV will use 24 Ultium modules powering three motors, which delivers power to all four wheels. GMC claims the 1,000-hp Hummer boasts a 3.0-second 0-60 mph time and a high level of off-road capability. The Ultium batteries will offer GM's EVs a maximum range of more than 400 miles, according to the company.