By: Chris Perkins, writer and editor, GM News
How the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Carbon Fiber Editon blew supercars and pro drivers away
2026-02-10
By: Chris Perkins, Writer and Editor, GM News
The crew behind the GMC HUMMER EV1 versus supercars video had a problem – the supertruck was, perhaps, a bit too super. For its role as the protagonist and camera car for the initial 0-60 MPH race, the 2026 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Carbon Fiber Edition rocketed off the line so quickly, the other cars couldn’t even stay in frame.
“When we lined them all up together and took off, the HUMMER EV was so far ahead, we lost the shot,” says stunt coordinator Andrew Comrie-Picard. “The cars were too far away, and it just wasn't a good look because they were just way off in the distance.” The team didn’t want to fake anything, so they moved the HUMMER EV back by a car length at the starting line. “That made the framing really good for the final shot,” says Comrie-Picard.
The HUMMER EV in question is the new-for-2026 Carbon Fiber Edition, which when equipped with the available 24-module battery accelerates from 0-60 MPH in as little as 2.8 seconds2 when using Watts to Freedom3 mode, making it the quickest GMC HUMMER EV ever. This special edition is available for 3X variants of the HUMMER EV SUV and Pickup, featuring an exclusive Magnus Gray Matte4 exterior color and Velocity Ember interior. The GMC HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition also gets 22-inch carbon fiber wheels, a carbon fiber skid plate insert, and black-painted approach shield.
YOUTUBE EMBED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj2kEgSHMvc
“For 2026, we increased output for the 3X variants to 1,160 horsepower5,” says KC Connolly, lead development engineer for the GMC HUMMER EV. “We changed the calibration based on a better understanding of what the battery and the motors are capable of. That’s what enabled us to drop the 0-60 mph time below three seconds.”
What better way to show off the capabilities of the GMC HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition than in a race with some seemingly unlikely competitors? Few other vehicles offer daily usability, off-road capability, and can outperform supercars.
Comrie-Picard, a multi-time rally champion, is a multi-hyphenate if there ever was one, and in his long career he’s had tons of experience with the fastest cars on the planet. The HUMMER EV’s acceleration still surprised him. “I was in the passenger seat and was going to use the stopwatch on my phone to see what it takes to get from 0-60 MPH,” he recalls. “It took off so hard, I wasn't able to get my thumb to the button on the phone to start the clock.”
“Any time you’ve got to put your head against the headrest before you launch is a sign you’re going to have a good time,” says Dave Carapetyan, the Pikes Peak class winner who drove the HUMMER EV for the video. “I hold this button, the thing squats down, and then I just let off the brake pedal and look like a superhero.”
“That 0-60 MPH performance really shocks people,” adds Connolly. “It was cool seeing the HUMMER EV performing the way it did and seeing other people’s reactions to it.”
For the other racers in their supercars, the job was trickier. Theirs was a delicate balance of throttle control, gear shifts, and managing electronic aids. “During the first few runs, it was immediately apparent my race wasn’t with the HUMMER EV,” says stunt driver Coy White. “It was just going to be over the horizon somewhere by the time we’re done.”
“I tried my hardest,” adds Cole Powelson, another driver. “I was doing everything I could to put up the best time possible.”
The HUMMER EV left a big impression on the pro drivers on site. Not just for the ferocity of its acceleration, but also for its consistency. The team started each day with a full charge, and despite dozens of Watts-to-Freedom3 runs each day on a racetrack underneath the hot Texas sun, the battery only dipped below 90 percent state of charge and there was no obvious drop in performance .
“It was impressive to see the truck sit all day in Watts-to-Freedom3 mode with the A/C on full bore and not have its acceleration time degrade at all,” says Connolly.
Note that the HUMMER EV did all this with a huge camera arm attached to the bed, and two camera operators in the back seats in addition to Carapetyan behind the wheel. Between takes, it also worked its magic as a support vehicle, ferrying people and equipment in calm comfort, an oasis from the 90-degree heat at the Texas Motor Speedway.
“Nothing can compare to the capability of the HUMMER EV,” says Carapetyan. “It’s so rad to have that kind of performance on tap in an otherwise practical, vehicle.”
The GMC HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition is all about defying expectations. Even those of the pros.
1 GMC HUMMER EV is available from a GMC EV dealer.
2 GM-estimated. Requires 3X Pickup with available 24-module battery pack. On a closed course only. Based on initial vehicle movement.
3 Watts to Freedom is intended for use only on a closed course and should not be used on public roads. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
4 Special care required for matte paint. See vehicle Owner’s Manual for more details.
5 GM estimated. Requires 3X Pickup with available 24-module battery pack.
The crew behind the GMC HUMMER EV1 versus supercars video had a problem – the supertruck was, perhaps, a bit too super. For its role as the protagonist and camera car for the initial 0-60 MPH race, the 2026 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Carbon Fiber Edition rocketed off the line so quickly, the other cars couldn’t even stay in frame.
“When we lined them all up together and took off, the HUMMER EV was so far ahead, we lost the shot,” says stunt coordinator Andrew Comrie-Picard. “The cars were too far away, and it just wasn't a good look because they were just way off in the distance.” The team didn’t want to fake anything, so they moved the HUMMER EV back by a car length at the starting line. “That made the framing really good for the final shot,” says Comrie-Picard.
The HUMMER EV in question is the new-for-2026 Carbon Fiber Edition, which when equipped with the available 24-module battery accelerates from 0-60 MPH in as little as 2.8 seconds2 when using Watts to Freedom3 mode, making it the quickest GMC HUMMER EV ever. This special edition is available for 3X variants of the HUMMER EV SUV and Pickup, featuring an exclusive Magnus Gray Matte4 exterior color and Velocity Ember interior. The GMC HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition also gets 22-inch carbon fiber wheels, a carbon fiber skid plate insert, and black-painted approach shield.
“For 2026, we increased output for the 3X variants to 1,160 horsepower5,” says KC Connolly, lead development engineer for the GMC HUMMER EV. “We changed the calibration based on a better understanding of what the battery and the motors are capable of. That’s what enabled us to drop the 0-60 mph time below three seconds.”
What better way to show off the capabilities of the GMC HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition than in a race with some seemingly unlikely competitors? Few other vehicles offer daily usability, off-road capability, and can outperform supercars.
Comrie-Picard, a multi-time rally champion, is a multi-hyphenate if there ever was one, and in his long career he’s had tons of experience with the fastest cars on the planet. The HUMMER EV’s acceleration still surprised him. “I was in the passenger seat and was going to use the stopwatch on my phone to see what it takes to get from 0-60 MPH,” he recalls. “It took off so hard, I wasn't able to get my thumb to the button on the phone to start the clock.”
“Any time you’ve got to put your head against the headrest before you launch is a sign you’re going to have a good time,” says Dave Carapetyan, the Pikes Peak class winner who drove the HUMMER EV for the video. “I hold this button, the thing squats down, and then I just let off the brake pedal and look like a superhero.”
“That 0-60 MPH performance really shocks people,” adds Connolly. “It was cool seeing the HUMMER EV performing the way it did and seeing other people’s reactions to it.”
For the other racers in their supercars, the job was trickier. Theirs was a delicate balance of throttle control, gear shifts, and managing electronic aids. “During the first few runs, it was immediately apparent my race wasn’t with the HUMMER EV,” says stunt driver Coy White. “It was just going to be over the horizon somewhere by the time we’re done.”
“I tried my hardest,” adds Cole Powelson, another driver. “I was doing everything I could to put up the best time possible.”
The HUMMER EV left a big impression on the pro drivers on site. Not just for the ferocity of its acceleration, but also for its consistency. The team started each day with a full charge, and despite dozens of Watts-to-Freedom3 runs each day on a racetrack underneath the hot Texas sun, the battery only dipped below 90 percent state of charge and there was no obvious drop in performance .
“It was impressive to see the truck sit all day in Watts-to-Freedom3 mode with the A/C on full bore and not have its acceleration time degrade at all,” says Connolly.
Note that the HUMMER EV did all this with a huge camera arm attached to the bed, and two camera operators in the back seats in addition to Carapetyan behind the wheel. Between takes, it also worked its magic as a support vehicle, ferrying people and equipment in calm comfort, an oasis from the 90-degree heat at the Texas Motor Speedway.
“Nothing can compare to the capability of the HUMMER EV,” says Carapetyan. “It’s so rad to have that kind of performance on tap in an otherwise practical, vehicle.”
The GMC HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition is all about defying expectations. Even those of the pros.
1 GMC HUMMER EV is available from a GMC EV dealer.
2GM-estimated. Requires 3X Pickup with available 24-module battery pack. On a closed course only. Based on initial vehicle movement.
3Watts to Freedom is intended for use only on a closed course and should not be used on public roads. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
4Special care required for matte paint. See vehicle Owner’s Manual for more details.
5GM estimated. Requires 3X Pickup with available 24-module battery pack.