r/GMCSierraEV

We recently got Solar hooked up and the sales rep said we could "very easily hook up V2home now that all the "rest of the equipment is in place". (yeah, right, LOL. I'll believe it when but...)

We were planning to get battery backup abilities installed, but it was just over $15K to ADD it on to our current install, and that was for 13.5kWh only! I had heard about V2home and thought "If we bought an EV9 (we have and LOVE), or a GM Pickup Max range, we could power the house with EVERYTHING for 1-3 days in a power outage. We've thought about getting a pickup too, and are at a point of looking at buying our next EV (I'm older, so likely a 'forever car') and even tough the prices are $$$$, I thought, Hell, doing just 4 13.5kWh battery packs would cost almost as much as a used Max Range. Plus, we could 'drive it away and charge it up again'.

Any thoughts, input, experiences would be MUCH appreciated! TY in advance.

I was coming home the other night, in a remote area, with very few charging locations. I was low on battery but had enough to get to a charger station that i have visited several times before, only to find it roped off and shut down when i got there. Long story short, I thought i could make it to the next exit, and charge it there, but the truck ran out of battery halfway there and I had to get towed.

I had them tow me to a charger at first, but the truck did not respond to the charger, presumably because the battery was to low. I ended up getting towed back to my house, and had to jumpstart my 12 v battery just to shift it into neutral. That is where i am currently. Truck sitting in my driveway, battery completely dead. I tried using my level 1 home charger but it is not responding to it.

Anyone have experience with this or know what i can do to get my truck back on the road again? Please spare me the insults regarding the battery being so low in the first place, my wife has given me enough shit already....

I'm kicking myself for missing out on the special financing they were offering a while ago, and with the $7500 credit. I know I'm pretty much asking for somebody to tell the future, but does anybody have any guesses or information on how often Chevy offers it? I'm especially looking for good rates on a used 24/25 model, something along the lines of 1.99/72. Midwest region if that matters too. Thanks!

Anyone in Canada (specifically BC) with some current info on how much these are selling for? Do I have any hope of getting a Max range TB or AT4 for $100k? There's also a few 2025 LT Ext with 1.99% financing, (or 10k cash) what sort of discount are on those? There was one advertised for $9500 off in Victoria but it's sold.

I've never bought a vehicle on my own so just looking for as much info as I can get.

Thanks in advance.

Test drove an AT4 the other day and loved it, until we got to the deal about a lease (was told 1300 for 5k down, 12k miles/3 yrs). Didn't want to be at that high for a lease payment. What is everyone else seeing? Should I look at getting an elevated extended instead or does that dealer just suck?

I recently got a Sierra EV Elevation and I wanted to know if there are any bed tents out there that take advantage of being able to lay down the back panel of the cab?

Any data on this yet? I know the battery ranges increases slightly on the 2026s.
I’m trying to decide between a used 25 Denali vs 26 at4.

Also seeing this in its carfax report on the 25.

“Electrical system checked”
“Engine electrical system checked”

Twice less than 3k miles apart.. thoughts?

App was working fine, but it started telling me to sign out. I couldn’t figure out a way to sign out so figured I’d just delete and download from App Store. Welp….you can’t download it from the App Store, even if it was previously pushed to the vehicle. I already called on star and no help. I did the infotainment reset and it didn’t help either. Anyone else have a solution? Thanks

I recently transitioned from a 2023 Ford Lightning Platinum to a 2024 GMC Sierra EV Edition 1. I figured I'd share my thoughts, likes, and dislikes on both in case anyone was still bouncing between the two.

Purchasing stats:

• Location - PNW
• 2023 Lightning Plat - Previously 1 owner, I purchased locally in 2025 with 7k miles for $52,000 - Sold to Carvana for $51,000 even at 15,000 miles.
• 2024 Sierra Edition 1 - Previously 1 owner, I purchased from GMC dealer in Cali and shipped here to save money. 24k miles, purchased for $61,500 + $2,000 to ship to Oregon. Local prices for the same vehicle were $66,500-69,000.

Reason for switching:

• Partially just to experience the other full size EV truck offering, but also because we'll be doing more long-distance shows for work, so range and towing became more heavily weighted in our driving. 300 miles range (Lightning Plat) vs. 440 (Edition 1) is not insignificant.

What I like about the Sierra EV more:

• Range - (440 total) 140+ real extra miles is definitely nice to have
• Charging - I have only fast charged once with the Sierra at a Rivian network, but saw a 305kW charge rate.
• Rear steering - the turn radius on this relative to the Lightning is fantastic. Crab walk is a gimmick, but the tighter turn radius is truly helpful.
• Software/screen - While the footprint of the screen is about the same, the software is much more responsive. Most switches are a half second delay between displays. I could count to 6 seconds going from the Lightning default screen to displaying my radio stations. Overall the software experience and customization of how you can lay out your screens is just better.
• Physical buttons for temp controls - I know other trims of the Lightning with the smaller screen have this, but the Platinum did not and it was annoying paired with the startup lag of the Lightning.
• Intelligent temp controls - The Sierra will automatically turn on the cooled seats, or heated seats/wheel depending on outside temp. The Lightning would default to whatever was last used, meaning if I had heated seats when it was 40 degrees in the AM, it would default to turning them on even if temps in the afternoon had risen to 80 degrees.
• Camera rear view mirror - Nice if you have tint, or objects in the back.
• SuperCruise - It's smoother than Bluecruise and has more mapped roads. Not sure how it compares to Comma AI though.
• Precondition battery - While driving you can simply tell it to start prepping the battery for a fast charge without having to nav in a charger destination. Nice if you need to charge but are on a regular route where you're not using nav.
• Interior (minus seats) - Feels like a bit nicer place to be. The wood trim is nice, and I prefer the darker tones of the Denali. This is subjective for sure.
• Shifter - No problematic console shifter that can either get stuck (happened once to me) or requires mods to a rotary. A proper column shifter to free up space and simplify. Some Ford engineer was getting paid by the hour when they created the powered console shifter . . .

What I like about the Lighting Plat more:

• The Frunk - More storage in the Lightning, and the smaller compartment under the big one in the frunk is great for storing the charger, adapters, etc. The Sierra's frunk is still a good size, but not as large, and no secondary compartment which to me is a big miss.
• Interior storage - Simply more compartments for storage. The center console storage in the Sierra is a little larger, but the secondary glove box and under-seat rear storage is better in the Ford. The mid-gate in the Sierra is cool, but limits your interior storage more when not in use.
• Front seats/room - The Lightning front seats are more comfortable for us, and go further back, giving you all the leg room in the world. The Sierra is okay, but the Lighting simply gave you the option of more front space if you wanted it.
• Agility - The Lightning is about 2k lbs lighter, and you feel it. It's more nimble on the road, and drives a bit sportier. Both trucks are fast, but the Lightning feels "light," in comparison, which is odd to say on something that's still 7k lbs. The Lightning also has all of its power on tap at all times, vs. pressing a button for full power in the Sierra.
• Power tailgate - I find the tailgate of the Sierra to be just okay, but a little awkward to use with it's multi-function design, and the buttons not as responsive. I know the power tailgate of the Lightning was totally not needed, but it was handy to be able to drop and raise from the cab if you forgot to put it up. 1st world problem here.
• Accessories - Sooooo many more accessories available for the Lightning. Being able to tap into the regular F150 parts economy for aftermarket stuff was great.
• Style - Subjective, but I like how the Lightning looked more than the Sierra. It just basically looked like a regular truck. I will say I like the Sierra look WAY more than the Silverado, and I don't think the Sierra is ugly, but they definitely leaned into the "futuristic," look with it relative to the Lightning.

Overall both are great EV trucks, and I think anyone would be happy with either. I don't really have a closing statement about one being better than the other. I think people should honestly drive both and choose based on their needs and what type of experience they value.

2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation Standard Range

24months, 12k miles per year

$496 A MONTH (before taxes)

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Broker Fee: $400

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Anyone use a keycard with their 2025? Is it even available for them?

Count me in as affected…second day in the GMC service department and I got the call the battery needs to be replaced. Anyone else that has been through this have an idea how long this will take? They had no loaners.