The original Hummer H2 debuted at the 2002 Los Angeles Auto Show in yellow. Twenty-five years later, GMC is marking the occasion with the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 — a limited-edition version of the electric SUV and pickup that brings the yellow back.
Up to 1,000 horsepower where the H2 had a V8. NACS charging where the H2 had a fuel tank. Everything else about the size is about the same, which is both a selling point and a complaint depending on who you ask.
Pricing has not been confirmed. Production starts later this year at GM’s Factory Zero plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan.
What the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 Actually Is
The GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 is available on both the SUV and the pickup truck. It is a limited-production edition that requires selecting either the 2X or 3X trim level — it is not available on the entry-level 2 trim.
The edition number in the name is doing two jobs: marking 25 years since the H2 and suggesting the production run. A photo of the serialised dashboard badge shows the counter going to 250. GMC has not officially confirmed the production number, but 250 is what the badge implies.
The GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 yellow paint is called Icon — the same name used for the colour across the 2027 lineup. It was developed specifically to reference the original H2’s exterior shade. Nothing else in the 2027 Hummer EV range looks quite like it.
The Original H2 — What the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 Is Referencing
The Hummer H2 arrived at the 2002 Los Angeles Auto Show as GM’s follow-up to the H1 — the civilian version of the military HMMWV that had become recognisable through Gulf War coverage in the early 1990s.
The H2 was the consumer-accessible version of that vehicle. Smaller than the H1, built on a truck platform shared with the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, powered by a V8, and sized to make an impression in any parking lot it occupied. The yellow launch colour became strongly associated with the model in its early years — it was the colour used in most of the early promotional material and show appearances.
The H2 sold well through the mid-2000s, ran through 2009, and became a cultural reference point for excess and fuel consumption during the period of high petrol prices that coincided with its later years. Whether that association is something buyers want to evoke in 2027 is a question each buyer answers individually — GMC is clearly betting that enough of them find the heritage appealing.
Yellow Paint and Black Interior — The Specific Details
The GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 exterior centres on the Icon yellow paint. It is paired with a black-painted bumper shield rather than a body-colour one, which gives the front end a two-tone appearance that reads as more utilitarian than the smooth body-colour approach on other Hummer EV trims.
Inside, the colour theme is Jet Black throughout. The dashboard carries a serialised badge marking the specific production number of each unit. The infotainment system gets drive-mode animations that reference the heritage H2 — a visual connection between the original vehicle and the electric version replacing it in the cultural memory, if not the product lineup.
No mechanical changes separate the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 from the standard 2X or 3X trim. The performance numbers — up to 1,000 horsepower in the highest-output configuration — come from the existing drivetrain. This is a visual and commemorative package, not a performance upgrade.
NACS Is Now Standard Across All 2027 Hummer EVs
The GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 arrives alongside a broader 2027 Hummer EV lineup update that is worth understanding separately from the anniversary edition.
Every 2027 Hummer EV — not just the Icon 25 — now comes with a standard NACS charging port. That means the entire Tesla Supercharger network is accessible without an adapter. For a vehicle with the Hummer EV’s size and therefore its charging requirements, access to the densest fast-charging network in the US is a meaningful practical upgrade.
The NACS port replaces the CCS port that previous Hummer EVs used. Owners of earlier models will need an adapter for Supercharger access. 2027 buyers get it standard.
Bidirectional Charging — Power Your Home From the Hummer
The 2027 Hummer EV lineup also supports bidirectional charging — using the vehicle’s battery to power a home during an outage. This feature was available on previous Hummer EVs, but it is worth noting for buyers who have not looked at it.
The setup requires a GM Energy PowerShift Charger and the GM Energy V2H Enablement kit. With those in place, the Hummer EV can supply power to a home when the grid goes down. For a vehicle with the Hummer EV’s large battery, the potential run time before depletion is substantial depending on the household’s power consumption.
This is not unique to the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 — it applies to the full 2027 lineup — but it is a feature that distinguishes the Hummer EV from conventional EVs that cannot send power back to a structure.
New Colours for 2027
The GMC Hummer EV Icon 25’s yellow paint is joining a broader colour expansion for 2027. The full list of new options for the model year includes Azurite Blue, Dark Ember, Dark Ridge, Deep Void Matte, and the Icon yellow used on the anniversary edition.
Deep Void Matte is the most visually distinct of the new additions — a matte finish in a dark shade that reads very differently from the gloss options. Matte finishes require specific care and are more susceptible to damage from standard washing methods, which is worth knowing before selecting it.
The Icon yellow is available on other 2027 Hummer EVs beyond the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 — but only the Icon 25 pairs it with the serialised badge, Jet Black interior, black bumper shield, and H2 heritage drive-mode animations.
Production Details and Pricing
GM’s Factory Zero Assembly Center in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan is where the 2027 Hummer EV lineup will be built. Production starts later this year.
For the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 specifically, GMC has not confirmed the production count — though the serialised badge photographed at the announcement suggests 250 units total. Pricing for the Icon 25 and the broader 2027 lineup has not been announced. GMC says pricing will be confirmed before vehicles reach dealerships.
The 2027 Hummer EV currently starts above $80,000 on the 2X trim and climbs from there. The Icon 25 package on top of a 2X or 3X will command a premium over those base prices — the specific amount unknown until GMC publishes the full pricing structure.
FAQs
What is the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25?
A limited-edition 2027 Hummer EV marking the 25th anniversary of the original Hummer H2 debut at the 2002 LA Auto Show. Available as an SUV and pickup truck in 2X or 3X trim.
How many GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 units will be built?
GMC has not officially confirmed the number. A photo of the serialised dashboard badge suggests 250 units.
What colour is the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25?
Icon yellow — a shade developed to reference the original H2’s launch colour. Paired with a black bumper shield and Jet Black interior.
How much does the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 cost?
Not confirmed yet. GMC says pricing will be announced before vehicles reach dealerships.
Does the 2027 Hummer EV have NACS charging?
Yes — NACS is standard across the entire 2027 Hummer EV lineup, including the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25. Compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger network.
Can the Hummer EV power a house?
Yes, with bidirectional charging. Requires a GM Energy PowerShift Charger and GM Energy V2H Enablement kit.
Where is the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 built?
GM’s Factory Zero Assembly Center in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. Production begins later this year.
What trim levels is the GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 available on?
2X and 3X only. Not available on the entry-level 2 trim.
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