After initially solely providing the GMC Sierra EV electrical pickup within the extremely heavy and costly Denali trim, for the 2026 mannequin yr 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 possibility, which begins at $81,395.
The Sierra EV is constructed on Normal 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: Customary, Prolonged, and Max Vary. The Max Vary battery has been the one one obtainable up to now within the Sierra EV, and its alarmingly massive 205-kWh dimension provides 440 miles of vary per the EPA, although Edmunds’ went 507 miles on a cost. The brand new Elevation trim will solely be supplied with the Customary vary or Prolonged vary battery sizes, whereas the AT4 will include the Prolonged or Max Vary battery, and fancy Denali trim might be supplied with all three battery sizes. Sizes and vary estimates for the 2 decrease capability batteries aren’t obtainable but.
AT4 trim brings off-road goodies
The Sierra EV AT4 will characteristic coil-spring suspension and 35-inch all-terrain tires, a mixture that provides two inches of floor clearance, in addition to GMC’s Terrain mode for optimized electrical off-roading. All Sierra EV AT4s could have normal four-wheel steering with the Hummer’s CrabWalk characteristic, 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 supplied with a brand new Forest Storm inside shade.
If you happen to’re excited about utilizing your electrical pickup to tow, the Sierra EV has some choices for you, although they may range based mostly on trim and battery dimension. The 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 heart touchscreen, power-operated frunk, MultiPro Tailgate, and 18-inch wheels, and it is obtainable with options together with Tremendous Cruise and 800-volt DC quick charging. The most cost effective new Customary Vary Sierra EV begins at $64,495, and shifting as much as the Prolonged Vary battery pack bumps the beginning value to $72,695. GMC has not launched any capability specifics on the Customary Vary battery simply but.
If costs aren’t a priority of yours, see the Denali trim, which may also be less expensive to the tune of $71,795 due to its adoption of the Customary Vary battery pack. Prolonged Vary Denalis begin at $79,995, however Max Vary Denalis are nonetheless a serious $100,695. GMC added 4 new obtainable exterior colours for the Sierra EV, too. Anticipate to see the 2026 Sierra EV on supplier tons this summer season.
