GMC says the introduction of the first-ever Sierra EV marks a turning point for the premium truck brand, as it expands its portfolio of all-electric trucks. According to the US firm, it is now the only brand in the auto-industry to boast three all-electric pick-up trucks with the launch of the Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 pickup truck.
In the Middle East, its electric charge will be led by the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1. It claims that the vehicle offers “uncompromising” pickup capability, a GM-estimated 640 KM of range on a full charge and “unique features made possible only by its dedicated EV truck platform.
“The GMC Sierra has been a household name across the region since its introduction and we will now be bringing its EV iteration to the region, making no compromise on hauling, towing, and power, as our regional GMC fans would expect,” said Farah Amhaz, Head of Product Marketing General Motors Africa & Middle East.
“The Sierra EV boasts everything the Sierra is known and loved for, just in an electrified package that will be able to tackle the dunes and offer its driver the premium capability GMC is known for.”
The Sierra EV joins the much-anticipated GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and SUV2. Underpinning these three trucks is GM’s groundbreaking Ultium Platform, which is touted as offering versatility and optimal performance in an all-electric trucks.
“The GMC Sierra EV Denali will offer the very latest in technology, capability, and luxury, delivered in a way only GMC can do,” said Amhaz. “From the HUMMER EV super truck to the first-ever Sierra EV, we are writing the next chapter as a premium truck and SUV brand, globally and right here in the Middle East, where we are committed to bringing the latest and greatest to our line-up.”
The 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 breaks new ground for GMC in four key areas:
Next-Gen Power
- GM-estimated range of 640 KM (400 miles) (640 km) on a full charge
- GM-estimated 754 horsepower and 785 lb.-ft. of torque in Max Power mode
- Onboard Power Station Pro turns Sierra EV Denali into a mobile power source, with up to 10.2kW of off-board power that can be used in a variety of situations.
- 800 Volt DC Public Fast Charging capable at up to 350kW, enabling up to 100 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes — the best charging capability in the EV truck segment
Purposeful Technology
- 8-inch-diagonal freeform infotainment touchscreen — the largest ever in a Sierra
- Customizable drive modes, including Max Power mode, which enables 0-100 km/h (0-60-mph) acceleration in less than 4.5 seconds (GM estimate)
- Air Ride Adaptive Suspension that both enables a more comfortable ride as well as the ability to raise or lower the truck by approximately 2-inches.
- EV-enabled propulsion technologies including Regen on Demand Braking, One-Pedal Driving and 4-Wheel Steer with CrabWalk.
“Grille-to-Gate” Versatility
- Versatility and next-generation GMC functional design enabled by the Ultium Platform
- GMC-first MultiPro Midgate expandable bed offers room for hauling longer items, while still enabling room for a rear-seat passenger
- eTrunk increases cargo room capability with lockable, weatherproof compartment at the front of the vehicle
- Up to 9,500 pounds (4,309 kg) max towing capacity
Modern Luxurious Appointments
- Authentic premium materials including grain-matched open-pore wood (including a wood veneer induction wireless charger), aluminum, etched stainless steel and more that customers have come to expect from the Denali name
- Bold, all-new design features including a panoramic fixed glass roof
- A sleek, modern interior crafted with exceptional attention to detail from seat stitching that invokes the bold lines of the truck’s profile to a streamlined dashboard lay the foundation for the future of the brand
