The first Tesla Cybertruck has finally rolled off the Texas production line, but the reality is that unless you’re right at the head of the line, in which case you might just manage to get hold of yours before the end of the year, you’re looking at 2024 and possibly even later before you can take delivery.
It’s the same story for GM’s problem-stricken Hummer EV. The General revealed last November that it had a two-year waiting list, and it’s struggled to make headway on that order bank because of production problems caused by a faulty battery.
So what’s a mixed-up guy with anger issues, a fear of global warming and way too much money in his pocket to do? Canada-based North American Electric Vehicles might have the answer in the form of a restomodded EV built from an original 1991 AM General Humvee and called the H1EV.
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The company’s website shows various pictures of the Humvee restoration and build process, plus images of other projects that include a Porsche 356 and 911, 1948 Ford F-Series truck and 1967 Mustang, and a 1964 Mercedes SL. What it doesn’t reveal is technical specs and prices for any of its conversions, but Electrek reports that the H1EV features a 600 hp (608 PS) dual-motor Tesla conversion, a Level 2 charging system and offers up to 150 miles (241 km) from a battery whose size isn’t specified, but which must be huge to deliver even that relatively meager range from such a heavy vehicle.
There’s no mention of performance figures, but it must be substantially quicker than the Hummer converted to EV by movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger a few years back, although it is unlikely to be able to match the modern Hummer’s crazy 3.0-second zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) time. On the other side of those military-spec doors the interior features black vinyl Corbeau Moab bucket seats, a GPS speedometer and iPad display, while the wheelarches are stuffed full of 20-in rims dressed in 37-in tires. A Humvee in that spec will set you back $98,900, Electrek was told, but customers have the option of spending another $20k on more Tesla battery modules to double the range to 300 miles (483 km).
The H1EV looks undeniably cool and must be amusing to drive, though we imagine it’s something best enjoyed in short bursts. Which would you spend your $100k on: GMC Hummer EV, Tesla-powered H1EV or a well-optioned Cybertruck? Leave a comment and let us know.
