The Hummer EV is tested in sub-zero conditions, will be unveiled on April 3

8 March 2021, 12:00:22

GMC is currently testing the Hummer EV in sub-zero conditions. The brand has even released a teaser video to heat up the audience of what is coming on April 3. Yes, the day of the NCAA Final Four is when GMC will unveil the production Hummer EV. This will happen at 5 pm EDT. Back to the testing. It is taking place in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula which offers great conditions for challenging the truck in sub-zero temperatures on various slippery surfaces, including snow, ice, steep and split-mu grades. Key tests include integrating its powerful all-wheel-drive torque distribution with the traction control system, as well as calibrating and testing the electronic stability control system.

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