Compare the2026 GMC Hummer EV PickupVS 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Both the Hummer EV Pickup and Silverado 1500 have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Hummer EV Pickup has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Silverado 1500’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Hummer EV Pickup. But it costs extra on the Silverado 1500.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup’s Surround Vision can be optionally equipped with washers for its front and rear cameras, ensuring crystal-clear visibility in any weather condition. Conversely, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 only offers a front camera washer, which may not provide the same level of all-weather performance.

The Hummer EV Pickup has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them and moves the vehicle back into its lane. A system to reveal vehicles in the Silverado 1500’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Hummer EV Pickup has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Braking automatically engages the brakes to help avoid a collision. Chevrolet charges extra for Rear Cross Traffic Alert on the Silverado 1500 and it’s not available on the Custom.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Hummer EV Pickup and the Silverado 1500 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems and rearview cameras.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup weighs 3266 to 4566 pounds more than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Hummer EV Pickup has more powerful engines than the Silverado 1500:

	Horsepower	Torque
Hummer EV Pickup 2X electric motors	570 HP	7400 lbs.-ft.
Hummer EV Pickup 2X electric motors	635 HP	9500 lbs.-ft.
Hummer EV Pickup 3X electric motors	830 HP	11500 lbs.-ft.
Hummer EV Pickup 3X electric motors	1160 HP	13000 lbs.-ft.
Silverado 1500 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder	310 HP	430 lbs.-ft.
Silverado 1500 5.3 V8	355 HP	383 lbs.-ft.
Silverado 1500 6.2 V8	420 HP	460 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV Pickup 3X is faster than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V8:

	Hummer EV Pickup	Silverado 1500
Zero to 60 MPH	3 sec	6.4 sec
Quarter Mile	11.7 sec	14.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	105.4 MPH	94.1 MPH

The Hummer EV Pickup can travel with zero emissions for 316 to 363 miles (dependent on model). The Silverado 1500 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Hummer EV Pickup’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the GMC Hummer EV Pickup higher (10 out of 10) than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (4 to 6). This means the Hummer EV Pickup produces up to 25 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Silverado 1500 every 15,000 miles.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Hummer EV Pickup’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Silverado 1500:

	Hummer EV Pickup	Silverado 1500
Front Rotors	14 inches	13 inches
Rear Rotors	14 inches	13.6 inches

The Hummer EV Pickup stops shorter than the Silverado 1500:

	Hummer EV Pickup	Silverado 1500
60 to 0 MPH	137 feet	139 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the Hummer EV Pickup has larger tires than the Silverado 1500 (305/70R18 vs. 255/70R17). The Hummer EV Pickup’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Silverado 1500 (305/70R18 vs. 275/65R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Hummer EV Pickup has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Silverado 1500.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 only has 6 wheel lugs per wheel.

For superior ride and handling, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

The Hummer EV Pickup has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Hummer EV Pickup flat and controlled during cornering. The Silverado 1500’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The front and rear suspension of the Hummer EV Pickup uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Silverado 1500, which uses coil springs in front and leaf springs in the rear. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Hummer EV Pickup has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Hummer EV Pickup’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV Pickup is 4.5 inches wider in the front and 5 inches wider in the rear than on the Silverado 1500.

The Hummer EV Pickup 3X handles at .72 G’s, while the Silverado 1500 Short Box ZR2 Crew Cab pulls only .70 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Hummer EV Pickup 3X executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the Silverado 1500 Short Box ZR2 Crew Cab (28.1 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 29.3 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV Pickup’s turning circle is 3.6 feet tighter than the Silverado 1500 Standard Bed Regular Cab’s (37.1 feet vs. 40.7 feet). The Hummer EV Pickup’s turning circle is 13.3 feet tighter than the Silverado 1500 Standard Box LT Trail Boss Crew Cab’s (37.1 feet vs. 50.4 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV Pickup has a 7.9 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Silverado 1500 Standard Box Crew Cab (15.9 vs. 8 inches), allowing the Hummer EV Pickup to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Hummer EV Pickup’s minimum ground clearance is 4.7 inches higher than on the Silverado 1500 Short Box ZR2 Crew Cab (15.9 vs. 11.2 inches).

The Hummer EV Pickup is 1 foot, 3.1 inches shorter than the Silverado 1500 Short Box Crew Cab, making the Hummer EV Pickup easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup has a standard EZ Lift Tailgate, which prevents the heavy tailgate from falling with a crash and causing injury. It allows adults and children to easily open and close the tailgate with one hand to better facilitate loading and unloading. Tailgate assist costs extra on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Silverado 1500’s (12100 vs. 8900 pounds).

The Hummer EV Pickup’s standard Keyless Open and Start allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, unlock the tailgate, and start the truck, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Push Button Start standard on the Silverado 1500 only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the truck. Push Button Start is not available on the Silverado 1500 LT/RST/ZR2/LTZ/High Country.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Silverado 1500’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Silverado 1500 Work Truck/Custom’s standard halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.

The Hummer EV Pickup has standard power remote mirrors. The Silverado 1500 only comes with remote mirrors at extra cost. Without them the driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Chevrolet charges extra for heated mirrors on the Silverado 1500.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the Silverado 1500 ZR2/LTZ/High Country.

The Hummer EV Pickup has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the Silverado 1500 LT/RST/ZR2/LTZ/High Country.

The Hummer EV Pickup has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Silverado 1500 LT/RST/ZR2/LTZ/High Country.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the driver’s visor. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Chevrolet charges extra for Homelink® on the Silverado 1500 and isn’t available on the Silverado 1500 Work Truck/Custom.

Compared to traditional radio, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup’s standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks. Satellite radio costs extra on the Silverado 1500.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Silverado 1500 and isn’t available on the Silverado 1500 W/T/Custom.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Hummer EV Pickup first among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Silverado 1500 isn’t in the top three.