The Sierra EV gains two trim levels and loses nearly a Miata’s worth of MSRP
A popular criticism of electric vehicles (EVs) is that they’re more expensive than their gas-powered counterparts. While that may be a generally valid point, GM is taking pretty drastic steps towards democratizing electrification by introducing two new Sierra EV trims that allow you to climb behind the wheel for around $28,000 less than last year.
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The less expensive Sierra trim levels are certainly no less capable
While last year’s GMC Sierra was only available in a single, fully-loaded trim level (the Denali), there’s a little bit more choice this time around. The first of the new additions is the Sierra EV AT4, which is an off-road-focused version of the truck, touting 35-inch all-terrain tires, a lifted suspension, and a Terrain Mode that comes exclusively on the trim level. The other, less expensive variant is the Sierra EV Elevation, which comes a bit more bare bones. The basics stay mostly the same, though, and features like Super Cruise, 18-inch wheels, and onboard power are all available.
No matter which truck you want, they’re both available with Extended Range battery levels that make 645 horsepower and at least 765 pound-feet (AT4 Extended Range trucks get 10 additional horses). Max and Extended Range trucks utilize 800-volt architecture, while the Standard Range trucks are relegated to 400-volt—likely what most customers will find a reason to pay up for. But if you don’t mind a slower charge time, the cost savings could be worthwhile.
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The price changes make the Sierra EV significantly more affordable than the Tesla Cybertruck
Including the $2,095 destination charge, the new Sierra EV now starts at just $64,495, which gets you into the Elevation trim. If that wasn’t enough, the luxurious Denali trim level is now available with a Standard Range battery, which drops the Denali’s start price to $71,795. Perhaps most remarkably, even the aggressive GMC Sierra EV AT4 undercuts the infamous Tesla Cybertruck. After destination fees, the Cybertruck starts at $82,235—a precious $840 more than the AT4’s starting price of $81,395. Take a minute to do the math for the other trim levels, and you’ll find the standard Sierra EV comes in at $17,740 cheaper than the Cybertruck, while the feature-packed Denali saves you $10,440 compared to a Cybertruck.
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Final thoughts
The Sierra EV is a lot more competitive than it was last year, and its incredible price point makes it a bit of a no-brainer for people genuinely trying to decide between the Cybertruck and another option. But GM still has competition in the electric truck segment, most notably from Ford’s F-150 Lightning XLT, which starts at an extremely close $65,190 for 2025. Like GMC, Ford has brought a careful selection of new features to the Lightning, in what promises to be quite a difficult duo to cross shop. Either way, the GMC Sierra EV badly needed an entry point below $90,000, and thankfully, it’s finally here.
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Steven Paul
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