The electric Hummer goes back to its military roots

General Motors Defense launched a military vehicle concept using GMC Hummer EV basis.

Electric Military Vehicles (eMCVs) were revealed at the Maritime Military Show in Washington DC

GM Defense develops vehicles for military use in the United States. It debuted its first all-electric concept in 2021, derived from the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.

This new concept is based on the GMC Hummer EV – which is ironic since there was a time when a road-going Hummer was based on a military Humvee.

Based on break the defenseeMCV uses the chassis and suspension system of the Hummer EV.

GM Defense has added 37-inch tires, new heavy-duty brakes and Fox performance dampers, and improved approach and departure angles for superior off-road performance.

The vehicle also features a 46-inch gun ring, side swingarm mount, as well as a 12 kW diesel generator that can be used to recharge the battery.

It is powered by 24 modules, stacked on top of each other (more than 200 kWh) Ultium battery pack and production 745kW power (or even 1000 hp) and a whopping 11,500 lb-ft of torque (15,591Nm torque) from the three-motor powertrain.

There are two motors and an electronically locked differential at the rear, and a single motor and a locked differential at the front.

According to GM Defense, the car has traveled 300 miles (529km) of the pure electric series.

The battery can be charged via 800V DC fast charging up to 350kW and covers 100 miles (160km) in about 12 minutes.

GM Defense says the vehicle will emit low heat and acoustic signals, which will give it an added advantage on the front lines.

“We are trying to showcase what might happen so we can continue the discussion and help shape their future requirements,” explained a company spokesperson. break the defense.

Based on break the defenseThe US Army has launched the eLRV prototype competition.

The news agency reports that the military plans to use the prototype vehicle that will be in their Infantry Brigade Combat Team as an “enhanced mobility, lethality, protection, capability duty load and on-board power for a six-soldier reconnaissance team” in reconnaissance and security missions.

“ELRV will work in conjunction with Mobile Protected Fire (MPF) and Infantry Vehicle (ISV) platforms to enhance IBCT’s lethality, mobility, and survivability.” according to the US Army.

It’s unclear if GM will propose the new concept to the US Army, but GM Defense chief engineer and director of advanced product development Paul Beaker said. break the defense a proposal is being worked on.