Compare the2026 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Both the Hummer EV SUV and Grand Cherokee have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Hummer EV SUV has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Grand Cherokee’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

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 Grand Cherokee.

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 Jeep Grand Cherokee only offers a rear camera washer, which may not provide the same level of all-weather performance.

Both the Hummer EV SUV and Grand Cherokee have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Hummer EV SUV has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Grand Cherokee’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Hummer EV SUV and the Grand Cherokee 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, rearview cameras and rear cross-path warning.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV weighs 3166 to 4662 pounds more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Hummer EV SUV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Grand Cherokee’s (6 vs. 5 years).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Jeep is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks GMC 1 place higher in reliability than Jeep.

The Hummer EV SUV has more powerful engines than the Grand Cherokee:

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV SUV 2X is faster than the Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6 DOHC V6:

The Hummer EV SUV can travel with zero emissions for 310 to 319 miles (dependent on model). The Grand Cherokee can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Hummer EV SUV’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the GMC Hummer EV SUV higher (10 out of 10) than the Jeep Grand Cherokee (6). This means the Hummer EV SUV produces up to 12.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Grand Cherokee every 15,000 miles.

The Hummer EV SUV’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer launch control.

The Hummer EV SUV stops shorter than the Grand Cherokee:

For better traction, the Hummer EV SUV has larger tires than the Grand Cherokee (305/55R22 vs. 265/60R18). The Hummer EV SUV’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Grand Cherokee (305/55R22 vs. 275/45R21).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Hummer EV SUV has standard 22-inch wheels. The Grand Cherokee’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 Jeep Grand Cherokee only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare costs extra on the Grand Cherokee. Without the option you must depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

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

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 10 inches longer than on the Grand Cherokee (126.7 inches vs. 116.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 8 inches wider in the front and 8 inches wider in the rear than on the Grand Cherokee.

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV SUV’s turning circle is 2.6 feet tighter than the Grand Cherokee’s (35.4 feet vs. 38 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV SUV has a 7.6 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Grand Cherokee (16 vs. 8.4 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 5.1 inches higher than on the Grand Cherokee Summit (16 vs. 10.9 inches).

The Hummer EV SUV has 2.6 inches more front headroom, 4.3 inches more front legroom, 3.1 inches more front hip room, 4.7 inches more front shoulder room, .8 inches more rear legroom, 3.9 inches more rear hip room and 6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Grand Cherokee.

The Hummer EV SUV has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Grand Cherokee with its rear seat folded (81.8 vs. 70.8 cubic feet).

The Hummer EV SUV’s cargo area is larger than the Grand Cherokee’s in every dimension:

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Hummer EV SUV’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

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 Grand Cherokee’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

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

The Hummer EV SUV has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee (1460 vs. 1240 lbs.).

The Hummer EV SUV has a higher maximum payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee (1460 vs. 1280 lbs.).

The Hummer EV SUV’s front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Grand Cherokee’s standard power windows’ rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard Keyless Open and Start allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Enter-N-Go standard on the Grand Cherokee doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Hummer EV SUV’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Grand Cherokee’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

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 Grand Cherokee Summit.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the Grand Cherokee Laredo X/Altitude/Limited/Summit.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the driver’s visor. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Homelink® is only available on the Grand Cherokee Limited/Summit.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the GMC Hummer EV SUV has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Grand Cherokee Laredo X/Altitude/Limited/Summit offers wireless charging.

The Hummer EV SUV’s Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Grand Cherokee Summit’s automatic parking system requires operating the brakes and transmission to safely park.