The return of the beastly Hummer in an all-electric form has proven incredibly hype-provoking, with early vehicles re-selling for double or even triple retail price. GMC’s Hummer EV isn’t actually all that friendly to the environment, though, according to research by the nonprofit organization American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). In fact, the Hummer EV ends up producing more carbon dioxide per mile driven than some gas-powered vehicles, despite not filling up at the gas pump itself.
The gas-guzzling Chevy Malibu, for example, produces about 320 grams of carbon dioxide per mile driven. The new Hummer EV, which weighs in at just over 9,000 pounds, emits approximately 341 grams of CO2 per mile driven, based on average global power grid consumption. A combination of general inefficiency and vehicle size essentially renders GMC’s Hummer worse for climate change than your typical sedan.
