GMC's Fully-Loaded High End Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is Finally Here

The Denali of EV pickups is here and it appears to be spectacular. With prices starting at $97,500, plus a $1,995 destination charge, the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 has all the bells and whistles you might expect. GMC is estimating it will have 440 miles of range when fully charged. It should have up to 754 horsepower and 785 lb.-ft. of torque when it is in Max Power Mode. It should do 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

“Alongside the HUMMER EV Pickup and SUV, GMC is now the only brand with three electric trucks,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president, Buick and GMC. “The Sierra EV is the ‘Denali of EVs’ and the best truck ever made. Period.”

2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1

The interior is built around a 16.8-inch-diagonal infotainment touchscreen which is the largest ever in a Sierra.

The new EV Denali Edition 1 has the same CrabWalk mode that has been so popular in the GMC Hummer.

Its Onboard Power Station Pro turns Sierra EV Denali into a mobile power source, with up to 10.2kW of power that can be used to power equipment. The 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1’s Power Station Pro will have up to 10 outlets that can help power tools and other accessories on the trail or at a campsite. When properly equipped, the Sierra EV Denali’s Power Station Pro can even power another EV.

If the buyer outfits the Sierra EV with the right equipment, such as a bi-directional charger and additional products and services offered through GM Energy’s Ultium Home line, the Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 can power a home’s essential necessities, for up to 21 days.

More 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Features

• 800 Volt DC public fast charging-capable, which means it can add up to 100 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes.
• Buyers can opt for Trailering-capable Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology. Super Cruise can be used on about 750,000 miles of compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2025.
• 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. The ability to raise or lower the truck will be especially important if you are taking the truck off-road. You can raise the suspension to help clear rocks or objects in your way.
• EV specific technologies, including Regen on Demand Braking, One-Pedal Driving and 4-Wheel Steer with CrabWalk will all come in handy when off-roading.

Keeping Up the GMC Sierra Quality

As I wrote when the truck debuted in October of 2022,

• GMC-first MultiPro Midgate expandable bed offers room for hauling longer items, either side of the rear seat can fold down while still having room for a passenger.
• eTrunk increases cargo room capability with lockable, weatherproof compartment at the front of the vehicle
• All-new design features including a panoramic fixed glass roof and 24-inch wheels
• Up to 14 available camera views to enhance visibility around the vehicle.

“This truck is everything customers know about the Sierra, but is so much more,” said Nichole Kraatz, chief engineer, GM Battery Electric Trucks. “Leveraging GM’s dedicated Ultium pickup platform, it takes the Sierra franchise to new benchmarks of capability, versatility and luxury — all in a zero-tailpipe-emissions package.”

Future Models Will be More Affordable

GMC is leading with its expensive, limited-edition model. Future models should be more moderately priced, depending on the trim packages. Ironically, the price on the Denali Edition 1 is ten thousand dollars less than the estimate when it was unveiled in 2022.

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