The lightning-fast development of the GMC Hummer EV may not be yielding the expected results as concerns mount over various issues, particularly related to unwanted water intrusion, including into the high-voltage battery. The repercussions of these problems seem to be catching up with the lightning-quick “supertruck.” Only two Hummer EVs have been handed over to customers so far this year, and there is uncertainty surrounding the timeline for the ramp-up of deliveries.
The sluggish rollout’s connection to a previously reported stop-sale, attributed to water infiltration into the EV’s batteries, remains unclear. Despite seeking clarification from GMC, a response is yet to be received. Further updates will be provided if more information surfaces. In a recent statement to the Wall Street Journal, GM stated that there are only 124 unsold trucks affected by this issue, implying that there is an inventory of trucks awaiting new ownership. GM mentioned that the remedy is being implemented in new builds, but despite a significant number of trucks being manufactured—approximately 500 in February alone—sales have plummeted by 98% compared to the same quarter last year when GMC managed to deliver 99 vehicles.
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GM has been strongly focusing on electrifying its vehicle lineup at an accelerated pace. Central to this approach is the sharing of components among EVs. The Ultium Platform, developed by the Detroit automaker for this purpose, serves as the foundation, with the Hummer being the first vehicle to utilize it. The Brightdrop EV600, an all-electric delivery vehicle produced by GM, employs the same housing and is also subject to recall due to the same issue.
Magna has been contracted to produce the battery enclosures for the upcoming Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. Let’s remain hopeful that GM’s engineers will rectify the situation this time, and that Magna is well-prepared just in case.
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