Compare the2026 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2026 Tesla Model Y

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Hummer EV SUV are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The Model Y doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Hummer EV SUV. But it costs extra on the Model Y.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s Surround Vision is equipped with washers for its front and rear cameras, ensuring crystal-clear visibility in any weather condition. Conversely, the Tesla Model Y only offers a front camera washer, which may not provide the same level of all-weather performance.

The Hummer EV SUV has standard OnStar®, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to get turn-by-turn driving directions, remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The Model Y doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the Hummer EV SUV and the Model Y have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV weighs 4207 to 4716 pounds more than the Tesla Model Y. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

There are almost 8 times as many GMC dealers as there are Tesla dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hummer EV SUV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Tesla vehicles. With 1 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks GMC higher than Tesla.

The Hummer EV SUV has more powerful engines than the Model Y:

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV SUV 2X is faster than the Tesla Model Y electric motor:

The Hummer EV SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the Model Y on a full charge:

For better traction, the Hummer EV SUV has larger tires than the Model Y (305/55R22 vs. 235/55R18). The Hummer EV SUV’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Model Y (305/55R22 vs. 255/35R21).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Hummer EV SUV has standard 22-inch wheels. The Model Y’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Tesla Model Y only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Model Y; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Hummer EV SUV has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Hummer EV SUV flat and controlled during cornering. The Model Y’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The front and rear suspension of the Hummer EV SUV uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Model Y, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Hummer EV SUV’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Model Y doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 12.9 inches longer than on the Model Y (126.7 inches vs. 113.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 8.6 inches wider in the front and 8.9 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Model Y.

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV SUV’s turning circle is 4.4 feet tighter than the Model Y’s (35.4 feet vs. 39.8 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV SUV has a 9.6 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Model Y (16 vs. 6.4 inches), allowing the Hummer EV SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Hummer EV SUV’s minimum ground clearance is 9.4 inches higher than on the Model Y Premium AWD (16 vs. 6.6 inches).

The Hummer EV SUV has 2.5 inches more front headroom, 3.8 inches more front legroom, 6.5 inches more front hip room, 7.4 inches more front shoulder room, 9.7 inches more rear hip room and 9.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the Model Y.

The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Model Y with its rear seat up (35.9 vs. 33.5 cubic feet). The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Model Y with its rear seat folded (81.8 vs. 74.8 cubic feet).

The Hummer EV SUV’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Model Y’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Model Y’s (10,000 vs. 3500 pounds).

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard side window demisters help clear frost or condensation from the side windows in the winter. The Model Y doesn’t even offer side window demisters, so the driver may have to wipe the windows from the outside to gain side vision.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Hummer EV SUV has standard extendable sun visors. The Model Y doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the Model Y Premium/Performance.

The Hummer EV SUV is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the Model Y, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the Hummer EV SUV offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the Model Y.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the Hummer EV SUV equipped with available HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The Model Y, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the GMC Hummer EV SUV empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

Compared to the Tesla Model Y’s traditional radio, the GMC Hummer EV SUV equipped with standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks.