On hearing the name Hummer, the image of a powerful, effective, and huge vehicle comes to mind. General Motors’ premium off-road brand GMC has recently introduced its first fully electric Hummer – the Hummer EV. It is a very attractive and revolutionary vehicle with a wonderful combination of power, style and efficiency. But is it affordable for the Indian market? Let’s find out about this in detail below.
Design and features
The design of the Hummer EV is completely new and gorgeous. Its defensive nature is reflected in its heavy seals, huge wheels and athletic shape of the body. Inside it has a modern and comfortable cockpit which includes a nearly 13.4 inch digital infotainment system.
As an electric SUV car, it has amazing speed and power. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3 seconds and produce a massive 9000 lb of torque. This is very good product and best for off-road. It is sturdy, it is bold, it is powerful and packed with a ton of features which makes your journey comfortable!
Price and availability in India
Hummer EV price starts at $96,650 in the US which is approximately ₹75 lakh. But the on-road price of Hummer EV in India after custom duty, insurance, and RTO would be around 1.80 to 1.95 crore. As per news sources, if someone wants to import Hummer EV in India then he/she has to pay following amount in INR:
- Hummer EV 2x Price in India: Rs 1.80 crore to 1.95 crore*
- Hummer EV 3x Price in India: Rs 2.05 crore to 2.10 crore*
Note: 2X and 3X variants of Hummer EV Pickup Truck or SUV Car have various other sub variants with different features, specs, and tyre profile. So based on additional specs and color choice, the price of each and every variant will vary and it goes up to Rs 3.5 crores in Indian currency which makes it one of expensive electric SUV cars. We have discussed about the Hummer EV price in detail here, so must read it!
For USA citizens, this is somewhere affordable car, but for Indians this is a high figure and would be considered quite expensive in India. Nevertheless, it may be an attractive option for the Indian upper class or businessmen due to its special features, power and prestige.
Cost Effectiveness and Benefits
The Hummer EV has a far more powerful battery than any other electric vehicle. Its estimated range is 350 miles or about 560 km. It can cover very long distances.
Apart from this, EV also means that its running cost will be much lower as you will not have to fill petrol or diesel in it. If you look at the high cost of purchasing it, it may prove to be an economical option in the long run.
Final Words
When we talk about affordability, it means our accessibility to buy things easily; without breaking the bank. As far as the GMC Hummer SUV EV is considered, it may be a bit expensive option for Indian customers and affordable for some, but it is definitely not for everyone.
So Hummer EV is not an affordable option for every Indian customers, it is for the rich class who earn in crores every month. For a middle class family, Hummer EV is just like Mercedes Benz, Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Lamborghini. And being a customer if you believe that Nexon EV, ZS EV are expensive cars or out of budget, then Hummer EV is definitely an expensive SUV and not affordable one!
Finally, the Hummer EV is still an expensive car in India and may be out of the budget for the common man. Nevertheless, due to its unique capabilities and benefits it may become popular among the Indian upper class. As demand for electric vehicles increases and the technology becomes cheaper, prices for products like the Hummer EV will also drop. Till then, it will remain a great option for luxury gadgets lovers.
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