Compare the2025 GMC Hummer EV PickupVS 2025 Ram 1500

Both the Hummer EV Pickup and Ram 1500 have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Hummer EV Pickup has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Ram 1500’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

Full-time four-wheel drive is standard on the Hummer EV Pickup. Full-time four-wheel drive gives added traction for safety in all conditions, not just off-road, like the only system available on the Ram 1500. Four-wheel drive of any type costs extra on the Ram 1500.

Both the Hummer EV Pickup and the Ram 1500 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, 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 and rear cross-path warning.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup weighs 4197 pounds more than the Ram 1500. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Ram 1500’s (6 vs. 5 years).

The Hummer EV Pickup has more powerful engines than the Ram 1500:

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV Pickup 3X is faster than the Ram 1500 Longhorn/Limited/Tungsten 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder:

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV Pickup 3X is faster than the Ram 1500 3.0:

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV Pickup 3X is faster than the Ram 1500 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid:

On the EPA test cycle the Hummer EV Pickup gets better mileage than the Ram 1500:

The Hummer EV Pickup can travel with zero emissions for 282 to 318 miles (dependent on model). The Ram 1500 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regardless of its engine, regenerative brakes improve the Hummer EV Pickup’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. Ram only offers a regenerative brake system on the Ram 1500 V6.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Ram 1500 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better traction, the Hummer EV Pickup has larger tires than the Ram 1500 (305/70R18 vs. 275/65R18). The Hummer EV Pickup’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Ram 1500 (305/70R18 vs. 285/45R22).

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ram 1500 only has 6 wheel lugs per wheel.

For superior ride and handling, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Ram 1500 has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

The front and rear suspension of the Hummer EV Pickup uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Ram 1500, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Hummer EV Pickup has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Ram 1500’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV Pickup is 4.8 inches wider in the front and 5.3 inches wider in the rear than on the Ram 1500.

The Hummer EV Pickup 3X executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Ram 1500 5.5-foot Box Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 (28.1 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 29 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV Pickup’s turning circle is 9.1 feet tighter than the Ram 1500 6-foot Box Quad Cab’s (37.1 feet vs. 46.2 feet). The Hummer EV Pickup’s turning circle is 11.6 feet tighter than the Ram 1500 6-foot Box Crew Cab’s (37.1 feet vs. 48.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV Pickup has a 7.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Ram 1500 5.5-foot Box Crew Cab (15.9 vs. 8.6 inches), allowing the Hummer EV Pickup to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Hummer EV Pickup’s minimum ground clearance is 5.2 inches higher than on the Ram 1500 5.5-foot Box Crew Cab Air Suspension (15.9 vs. 10.7 inches).

The Hummer EV Pickup is 1 foot, 3.6 inches shorter than the Ram 1500 5.5-foot Box Crew Cab, making the Hummer EV Pickup easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup has a standard tailgate assist feature, which folds out and allows for much easier access to the cargo area. A Fold-Out Bumper Step costs extra on the Ram 1500.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Ram 1500’s (12000 vs. 7760 pounds).

The Hummer EV Pickup’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Ram 1500, and is not available on all models.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s front and rear power windows all lower 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 Ram 1500’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s standard Keyless Open and Start allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, unlock the tailgate, and start the truck, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Go standard on the Ram 1500 only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the truck.

The Hummer EV Pickup’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Ram 1500’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

When the Hummer EV Pickup is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Ram 1500’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Hummer EV Pickup has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Ram 1500.

The Hummer EV Pickup has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning costs extra on the Ram 1500.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the driver’s visor. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Ram charges extra for Homelink® on the Ram 1500 and isn’t available on the Ram 1500 Tradesman.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Ram 1500 and isn’t available on the Ram 1500 Tradesman.