General Motors has unveiled two additional trim levels for the 2026 Sierra EV, reduced its cost, and provided further battery choices.

• Thanks to additional trim levels and a reduced base price, the 2026 GMC Sierra EV will now attract a wider audience of electric truck buyers.
• General Motors has launched two new trim levels called AT4 and Elevation. Additionally, they have added a base model with a Standard battery option.
• The present Sierra EV Denali comes at a steep cost, exceeding $100,000 when equipped with the Max Range battery. However, the MY2026 models will significantly reduce this price point.

GM’s push into electric vehicles shows no sign of decelerating.

When GM began distributing the vehicles,
2025 Sierra EV
Towards the end of last year, it was available solely with the Denali trim featuring just two battery choices: the 390-mile Extended Range and the 460-mile Max Range. The vehicle started at over $100,000, which many found quite steep. However, General Motors has since unveiled two lower-priced trims, added additional battery options, and reduced the cost for the Denali version. This could make it attractive to a broader range of buyers.

The two newly introduced trim levels are the basic Elevation and the adventure-oriented AT4. The Elevation model will come equipped with both an Extended Range battery and a fresh Standard Range option. For the AT4 variant, customers can choose between Extended Range and Max Range configurations. Meanwhile, the Denali version will offer all three choices: Standard, Extended Range, and Max. Detailed range estimations for each trim level will be disclosed nearer to their release date. It’s worth noting that GM does not disclose specific battery capacities; however, we do understand that the Max pack mirrors what was previously offered.
Hummer EV
, featuring more than 200 kilowatt-hours of capacity.)

The Elevation equipped with the Standard battery has a price of $64,495 including destination charges, which makes it approximately $15,000 less expensive than the base model.
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The Extended Range package increases the price to $72,695.

The AT4 model equipped with the Extended Range package has a base price of $81,395, which increases to $91,695 when fitted with the Max package. Due to the introduction of the more compact Standard Range battery, even the top-tier Denali variant now begins at $71,795. Additionally, this extended range version is approximately $10,000 less expensive than before, currently starting around $80,000.

Below is the complete pricing for the 2026 GMC Sierra EV:

“Given these extra features and customizable options, the Sierra EV is perfectly placed within the heart of the luxury pickup truck segment,” stated Jaclyn McQuaid, global VP of Buick GMC, in a release.

The AT4 will have an additional two inches of ground clearance, bringing its standard ride height up to 11 inches. Additionally, it features rear-axle steering, Crab Walk technology, and can tow up to 12,300 pounds—a capability that exceeds the Denali’s by about 2,000 pounds.

The Elevation has less emphasis on water features and focuses more on roads, yet it appears well-equipped. It won’t include rear-axle steering or Crab Walk (seriously, who needs those?), but it will come with impressive amenities such as the sizable 16.8-inch touch screen and an electric front trunk.

The market for electric trucks hasn’t really gained momentum because the
choices are few and costly
The penalties associated with range limitations during towing and hauling operations often discourage conventional truck purchasers from switching to electric vehicles. However, the Sierra EV appears to be progressing positively and ought to attract a broader customer base. Shipments of this model are anticipated to start this summer.

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