Compare the2025 Ram 1500VS 2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Ram 1500 have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

Both the Ram 1500 and the Hummer EV Pickup have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available four-wheel drive, around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

The Ram 1500’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Hummer EV Pickup’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

There are over 43 percent more Ram dealers than there are GMC dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the 1500’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Ram 1500 first among large light duty pickups in their 2024 Initial Quality Study. The Hummer EV Pickup isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ram vehicles are better in initial quality than GMC vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ram first in initial quality, above the industry average. With 52 more problems per 100 vehicles, GMC is ranked 20th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Ram vehicles are more reliable than GMC With 5 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Ram higher than GMC.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Ram vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Ram 9 places higher in reliability than GMC.

For better stopping power the Ram 1500’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Hummer EV Pickup:

The Ram 1500 stops much shorter than the Hummer EV Pickup:

The Ram 1500’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 65 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Hummer EV Pickup 2X/3X’s 70 series tires. The Ram 1500’s optional tires have a lower 45 series profile than the Hummer EV Pickup’s 55 series tires.

The Ram 1500 has a standard full size spare so a flat doesn’t interrupt your work or a trip. A full size spare costs extra on the Hummer EV Pickup. Without the option you must depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Ram 1500 5.5-foot Box Crew Cab’s wheelbase is 9 inches longer than on the Hummer EV Pickup (144.6 inches vs. 135.6 inches). The Ram 1500 6-foot Box Crew Cab’s wheelbase is 17.9 inches longer than on the Hummer EV Pickup (153.5 inches vs. 135.6 inches).

The Ram 1500 5.5-foot Box Laramie 4x4 handles at .76 G’s, while the Hummer EV Pickup 3X pulls only .72 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Ram 1500 Tungsten executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Hummer EV Pickup 3X (27.5 seconds @ .64 average G’s vs. 28.1 seconds @ .65 average G’s).

The Ram 1500 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 4200 pounds less than the GMC Hummer EV Pickup.

The Ram 1500 is 5.5 inches narrower than the Hummer EV Pickup, making the Ram 1500 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Ram 1500 uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Hummer EV Pickup doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Ram 1500 has standard seating for 6 passengers; the Hummer EV Pickup can only carry 5.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Ram 1500 Lariat/Limited/Tungsten’s rear seats recline. The Hummer EV Pickup’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Ram 1500 Crew Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Hummer EV Regular Cab shortbed (53.8 vs. 36.7 cubic feet).

The Hummer EV Pickup’s spare tire is stored in the cargo area, where it diminishes the useable cargo capacity and interferes with loading and unloading. The Ram 1500’s spare is out of the way underneath.

The Ram 1500’s cargo box is larger than the Hummer EV Pickup’s in almost every dimension:

The Ram 1500’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Hummer EV Pickup’s (7760 vs. 7500 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the GMC Hummer EV Pickup is only 7500 pounds. The Ram 1500 6-foot Box Tradesman Quad Cab offers up to a 12750 lbs. towing capacity.

The Ram 1500 4WD can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Ram 1500 can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Hummer EV Pickup can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The Ram 1500 has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Hummer EV Pickup (2320 vs. 1300 lbs.).

The Ram 1500 has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Hummer EV Pickup (2421 vs. 1300 lbs.).

The Ram 1500 (except Tradesman) offers an available heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Hummer EV Pickup doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Ram 1500’s front power windows open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Hummer EV Pickup’s power windows’ switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the Ram 1500’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The Hummer EV Pickup doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The Ram 1500 Limited/Tungsten has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Hummer EV Pickup.

The Ram 1500 comes in extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the GMC Hummer EV Pickup isn’t available as an extended cab.

The Ram 1500 is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Hummer EV Pickup doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Ram 1500 second among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Hummer EV Pickup isn’t in the top three.

The Ram Pickup outsold the GMC Hummer EV Pickup by over 137 to one during 2023.