The Libyan R1T Racing GMC Hummer EV marks the arrival of the era of super trucks.

In the growing market of electric pickup trucks, there are some that are aiming for the masses like Ford F-150 Lightning When Chevrolet Silverado EV.. However, players at the top of the segment don’t have to worry too much about meeting tight price points, so they can get the most out of their vehicle.

The two main examples of this are Libyan R1T And the GMC Hummer EV both offer insane performance and off-road capabilities while providing a practical and livable pickup truck experience. And seeing both of these tracks occupy a similar niche, Throttlehouse decided it was a good idea to race the two to see how fast they really were.

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The Hummer EV Three electric motors generate 1,000 hp (1,014 PS / 746 kW) and about 1,100 lb-ft (1,491 Nm) of torque, but the curb weighs 9,046 lbs (4,103 kg), or nearly 5 tons. increase. The R1T produces “only” 800 hp (811 PS / 597 kW) and 900 lb-ft (1,220 Nm) of torque from four electric motors, compared to the Lotus Elise at 7,148 lbs (3,242 kg). You may do it. To the absolute giant who is a hummer.

But with this kind of power, regardless of weight, both of these trucks are straight and quick to lightning. But the throttle house had something else on their sleeves.Another vehicle that was supposed to be a big seller in the segment Tesla Cybertruck.. However, the release was postponed until at least 2023, so they were able to get the next closest thing: the Model X plaid.

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At 1,020hp (1,034 PS / 761 kW) from three electric motors, at first glance it looks like it might be a somewhat close competition. However, the 5,390-pound (2,445 kg) Tesla is about half the weight and nearly a ton lighter than Rivian, while being stronger than the most powerful Hummer EV.

not to mention, Model X It was easy to win the drag race, but the R1T was surprisingly able to catch up with it at launch. In the roll race, they removed Tesla from the equation and only fought Rivian and Hummer. Still, the power-to-weight ratio was a decisive factor when Rivian won.

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