Model Review: 2026 GMC Sierra EV

Meet the 2026 GMC Sierra EV at Midpoint GMC

The 2026 GMC Sierra EV brings electric performance, pickup versatility, and advanced technology together for drivers who want a truck that can handle more than commuting. Available in Elevation, AT4, and Denali trims, the Sierra EV offers two-motor e4WD, up to a GM-estimated 478 miles of available range, and up to 760 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque in Max Power Mode.

For shoppers comparing electric trucks in Rocky Mount or traditional trucks for towing, the Sierra EV provides another option with a 70.59-inch cargo box, an 11-cubic-foot power eTrunk, and available features such as the MultiPro Midgate. Visit us at Midpoint GMC to experience this electric truck firsthand.

Interior: Passenger and Cargo Space

The 2026 GMC Sierra EV seats five and gives both rows substantial room. Front passengers have 43.85 inches of headroom and 44.85 inches of legroom, while the second row provides 38.65 inches of headroom and 44.32 inches of legroom. Front and rear shoulder room measure 63.98 and 63.29 inches, respectively.

The cabin also addresses family needs with the LATCH system, rear child security door locks, a rear seat belt indicator, and adjustable seat belt guide loops. Outside the passenger compartment, the power-open eTrunk provides 11 cubic feet of storage, while the pickup bed offers approximately 57 cubic feet of cargo volume, depending on configuration.

Interior highlights include:

• Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
• Available ventilated front seats and heated rear outboard seats
• Available premium leather alternative seating surfaces
• Dual-zone automatic climate control and air filtration
• Available eight-way power front passenger seat and driver memory
• 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat on select configurations

Other equipment includes:

• Eight-way power driver seat
• Available four-way power lumbar controls
• Rear passenger heating and air-conditioning ducts
• Carpeted flooring and floor mats
• Floor console with covered storage
• Front seatback map pockets
• Available all-weather floor liners

Upholstery choices include CoreTec seat trim and premium leather alternative seating surfaces, with available After Dark and Desert Dune treatments.

Exterior: Utility Features

At 233.42 inches long and 83.80 inches wide without mirrors, the Sierra EV has full-size pickup proportions. Its 146-inch wheelbase supports a cargo box measuring 70.59 inches long at the floor, 65.35 inches wide at the floor, 49.42 inches between the wheel housings, and 22.20 inches high.

Standard and available equipment includes:

• GMC MultiPro Tailgate
• Locking tailgate
• EZ Lift assist with power lock and release
• Cargo-bed LED lighting
• IntelliBeam
• Solar glazing
• Privacy glass
• Deep-tinted glass
• Black molded assist steps
• Upper and lower active aero shutters
• Spray-on bedliner on select trims

Available accessories include hard-folding and soft-rolling tonneau covers, a truck bed organizer, flexible cargo organizer, Bedside Utility Wall, Cargo Management System Rails, Utility Wall Latch Kit, eTrunk sliding tray, eTrunk vertical divider, and all-weather eTrunk mat.

Wheel choices range from 18-inch designs to available 22-inch wheels and 24-inch Denali designs. Depending on trim, shoppers can also get all-terrain tires, LED fog lamps, perimeter grille illumination, heated power-adjustable mirrors, and a panoramic fixed glass roof.

2026 GMC Sierra EV colors include:

• Deep Ocean Metallic
• Dark Ember Metallic
• Summit White
• Deep Bronze Metallic
• Onyx Black
• Coastal Dune

Thunderstorm Gray is also offered.

Performance: Power and Capability

Every Sierra EV uses a dual-motor e4WD layout. Elevation models start with up to an EPA-estimated 283 miles of range and a best-in-class standard horsepower rating of 605, while an available Extended Range battery increases EPA-estimated range to as much as 410 miles. AT4 offers up to a GM-estimated 390 miles, while an available Max Range battery can provide up to a GM-estimated 478 miles. Denali is also available with the Max Range battery and up to a GM-estimated 478 miles. Maximum output is 760 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque in Max Power Mode.

The Sierra EV's available chassis equipment:

• Electronic 4-Wheel Steer with CrabWalk
• Adaptive Air Ride Suspension
• Real-time damping
• Continuous Damping Adaptive Ride Control
• Driver mode selector

AT4 adds off-road-focused equipment, including 35-inch all-terrain tires, 2 inches of additional ground clearance, and red front recovery hooks. Four-wheel antilock disc brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with traction control, and an integrated trailer brake controller support controlled performance.

Capability equipment includes:

• Hitch Guidance
• Hitch View
• ProGrade Trailering System
• Trailer View Camera Provisions
• Bed View Camera
• Smart Trailer Integration Indicator
• Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering

Charging flexibility is another major advantage. Depending on battery configuration, DC fast-charging hardware can support up to 220 kW or 350 kW. With the available Max Range battery, GMC states that 800-volt public DC fast charging can add up to 120 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes under appropriate conditions. The in-vehicle Energy App can monitor energy use, schedule charging, and precondition battery temperature.

A Dual Level Charge Cord is standard, while available equipment includes a GM PowerUp 2 J1772 charger, GM Energy PowerShift Charger, NACS DC Adapter, and GM NACS Level 2 Adapter. Vehicle-to-home capability is standard, and available Energy Transfer Pro can provide up to 10.2 kW of off-boarding power with the appropriate equipment.

Technology: Connectivity and Displays

The 2026 GMC Sierra EV at Midpoint GMC pairs its electric powertrain with a technology-rich cockpit. Every trim includes a 16.8-inch diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-in compatibility and an 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center. Steering-wheel controls, SiriusXM with 360L trial access, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and multiple USB ports are also offered as standard equipment.

Top technology features include:

• Available 14-inch multicolor Head-Up Display
• Available Bose seven-speaker premium audio system
• Wireless Phone Charging and 5G connectivity
• Digital Key compatibility

Safety: Driver-Assistance Features

GMC gives the Sierra EV a long list of active safety and driver-assistance systems. The available equipment goes beyond basic collision alerts with technology designed for highway driving, parking, trailering, pedestrians, bicyclists, and cross traffic.

Key safety features include:

• Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert
• Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
• Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
• Rear Cross Traffic Braking and Reverse Automatic Braking
• HD Surround Vision and Safety Alert Seat
• Available Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology

Additional equipment includes:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Following Distance Indicator
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Side Bicyclist Alert
• Rear Pedestrian Alert
• Buckle to Drive
• Teen Driver
• Tire Pressure Monitoring with Tire Fill Alert
• Front passenger detection sensor
• Airbags
• OnStar capability
• Theft-deterrent unauthorized-entry system

Blind Zone Steering Assist, Enhanced Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Front and Rear Park Assist, Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, Driver Attention Assist, and a Rear Camera Mirror are included or available depending on configuration.

Find the 2026 GMC Sierra EV at Midpoint GMC in Rocky Mount, VA

If electric GMC trucks are on your shopping list, the 2026 GMC Sierra EV gives you compelling reasons to make the switch. Its spacious five-passenger cabin, flexible bed and eTrunk storage, available 478-mile range, advanced charging options, and serious pickup capability make it ready for workdays and weekends alike. Visit Midpoint GMC in Rocky Mount, VA, or take a look at our online showroom to compare Elevation, AT4, and Denali models and test drive the 2026 GMC Sierra EV.

*Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA and GM estimates. Actual mileage will vary.