2024 GMC Sierra EV pickup increases range, towing capacity with prices starting at $97,500

GMC’s 2024 Sierra electric pickup that goes on sale this summer will get up to 440 miles on a fully charged battery. That's a 10% increase from earlier projections.

The improvement comes courtesy of optimizing the pickup’s electric drivetrain, GMC said Tuesday. The announcement mirrors one fellow GM-brand Chevrolet recently made for its electric Silverado pickup.

GMC dealers are taking orders now for the top of the line Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 pickup. Prices start at $97,500, plus a $1,995 destination charge. GMC plans to build Sierra EVs for more assessable prices, too.

GMC also said the pickup’s towing capacity and payload will increase 500 and 150 pounds, respectively, to 10,000 and 1,450 pounds.

Software and other improvements to increase EVs’ performance are not uncommon. Continuous improvement and features updates are among the benefits automakers tout for EVs.

350 kW charging, Super Cruise and more

The Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 will offer GM’s crab walk feature, which allows the truck to angle its front and rear wheels in the same direction to move diagonally in tight spaces.

Features available on the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 include:

754 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque in maximum power mode.

800-volt (350 kW) DC fast-charging compatibility to add up to 100 miles range in 10 minutes.

Super Cruise hands-free driving system.

Adaptive air suspension.

Four-wheel steering to reduce turning circle and improve maneuverability in other ways that crab walk.

A midgate that opens the crew cab’s rear seat to the bed, increasing cargo length to up to almost 11 feet.

Deliveries of the GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 should begin this summer. Prices start at $97,500, excluding $1,995 destination charge.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 2024 GMC Sierra EV goes on sale this summer: Price, battery range

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