The 2027 GMC Sierra EV is a premium take on the electrified pickup. It boasts excellent range, a sumptuous cabin, and impressive utility. Aside from a few option tweaks and a new charging port, this year’s Sierra rolls over mostly unchanged.
The Sierra’s biggest flaw may be its price. It’s more expensive than the mechanically identical Chevrolet Silverado EV and competes against luxury heavyweights including the Rivian R1T.
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What’s New Heated power-adjustable side mirrors now standard on all models Optional built-in surround-view dashcam system Charge port switches from CCS to Tesla-based NACS Fresh paint and rim options Available interior camera What We Think
The 2027 GMC Sierra has most of the ingredients it needs to succeed. Do they add up? We’re still not quite sure.
Capable powertrains? Check. Every Sierra EV has plenty of oomph, and AT4 models are impressively quick. Truck cred? Sure: 12,500 pounds of towing capacity is nothing to sneeze at. Electric range? Among the best on the road.
The Sierra EV can even flip between burly hauler and luxury barge. Denali trims are quiet, luxurious, and decked in tech. GMC positions the Sierra EV upmarket from its mechanically identical twin, the Chevrolet Silverado EV, and the results show in the cabin.
Unfortunately, that’s also the best argument against the Sierra. Buyers looking for raw utility will get better value from a Silverado EV Work Truck. In Denali form, the GMC’s price is well into Rivian territory, and we’re big fans of the R1T. The Sierra EV doesn’t have much else to set it apart—road manners are hampered by its weight, GMC limits the ability to mix and match necessary options, and the AT4 fails to live up to its off-road reputation.
The Sierra EV is left stuck in the middle. For buyers seeking a particular combination of luxury and utility, it may strike the right balance. For the best value, though, we’d recommend cross-shopping against the competition.
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The Sierra EV lineup covers a wide range of trims and prices. Three available battery packs (Standard Range, Extended Range, and Max Range) dictate power output, though exact figures vary by trim. All models come with a dual-motor setup and all-wheel drive.
The cheapest option is the Elevation trim. Starting with the Standard Range battery pack, the Elevation makes 605 hp and 605 lb-ft of torque. Bumping up to the Extended Range model unlocks 645 hp and 775 lb-ft.
If sheer performance is a priority, the Elevation is by far the best bang for your buck—our Extended Range tester needed just 4.3 seconds to reach 60, and it turned in the best cornering and brake performance of the litter. The Elevation is only available with the Extended Range battery.
Next up are the AT4 trims. AT4 Extended Range models make 625 hp and 775 lb-ft, while adding the Max Range battery bumps output to 725 hp and 775 lb-ft. We found the AT4 underwhelming in off-road performance, but in Max Range form it matches the Elevation’s 4.3-second 0–60 sprint.
The Denali is the king of the heap in both price and performance. Power output for the Denali Max Range tops out at an impressive 760 hp and 785 lb-ft, but the weight of all that leather and equipment cancels out some of the gains. Our tester scooted to 60 in 4.2 seconds. Extended Range models make do with 645 hp and 785 lb-ft, while Standard Range models get 605 hp and 605 lb-ft.
Charging and Range
Although the Sierra isn’t the most efficient EV on the road, GM’s massive battery packs provide seriously long range. In Max Range form, AT4 and Denali trims can travel up to 478 miles between charges. In our testing, an AT4 Max Range drained from 100 percent to 5 percent over 368 miles. Although that’s shy of the official estimate, it’s still impressive for real-world EV performance.
Extended Range models max out at a rated 410 miles of range, though our Elevation Extended Range tester again underperformed by managing only 295. As the most affordable member of the lineup, Elevation Standard Range models are limited to 283 miles of range.
Charging speed varies by battery pack, as well, rising from 200 kW (Standard Range), to 300 kW (Extended Range), and finally to 350 kW (Max Range). In practice, we found Extended Range and Max Range batteries impressively quick to charge. An Elevation Extended Range model added 115 miles of range in 15 minutes of charge time.
Starting this year, the Sierra EV converts to a NACS charging port, making fast-charging at many Tesla Superchargers easier. Adapters are available for CCS and J1772 charging.
Safety Ratings and Features
The 2026 GMC Sierra EV earned a five-star rating from the NHTSA, and we expect those laurels to carry over to the new model.
The Sierra EV also benefits from generous standard features—most of GM’s best tech is included on every model. The notable exception is the hands-free Super Cruise system, which is optional on Elevation Extended Range models and included on all Denali and AT4 trims.
Standard safety kit includes:
Automatic emergency braking Adaptive cruise control Traffic sign recognition Cargo Space and Interior Room
The 2027 Sierra EV comes in only one cab and bed configuration: a five-seat crew-cab with a 71-inch bed. GM’s nifty Midgate system lets you extend that length by 38 inches using the cab, but it’s only available on Extended Range and Max Range models.
In addition to the bed, the Sierra EV gets a 10.7-cubic-foot frunk for smaller cargo. The cab of the truck is among the most spacious on the market, offering plenty of room to stretch out.
Technology Infotainment
The Sierra EV’s infotainment screen is one of the main touchpoints that differentiates it from the Silverado EV. The portrait-oriented 16.8-inch touchscreen runs GM’s Google-based operating system. A volume knob is integrated into the glass, and unlike some competitors (ahem, Tesla) GMC provides a row of physical buttons so you’re not stuck swiping and jabbing at the slab.
One notable absence from the system is smartphone compatibility. Although the system can run connected apps like Google Maps or Spotify, it won’t run either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Those connected apps are free for eight years, after which a subscription is required.
Other standard tech features include:
Wi-Fi Hotspot capability Trunk and cabin power outlets Value Standard Features
As a step up from the Silverado EV, the 2027 Sierra EV acquits itself well. The interior is pleasant in either the Denali’s leather or the Elevation’s cloth trim. Most tech is available across the range, but GM restricts some of the best features (like four-wheel steering or Super Cruise) to pricier models.
Standard kit includes:
Heated front seats MultiPro tailgate Trailer hitch camera Remote start Ambient interior lighting Recommended Trim
The 2027 Sierra EV differentiates itself best as a luxurious electric hauler, so we’d skip straight to the Denali trim. The Extended Range battery pack unlocks Super Cruise as well as perks like a head-up display, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a Bose sound system. Four-wheel steering is available as an option on this model, and we’d seriously consider getting it—improved parking-lot maneuverability is always welcome.
If you’re not set on a GMC, we’d also consider a Rivian R1T before committing to the Sierra EV.