A preview of the GMC Hummer EV Earth Cruiser, which will be unveiled in August.

GMC is close to unveiling the Overlander concept based on the Hummer EV pickup truck.

On Thursday, the automaker posted a teaser photo on its Facebook page, confirming that it will debut later this month.

The concept is called the Hummer EV Earth Cruiser, and the name refers to a collaboration with overlanding company Earth Cruiser. Earthcruiser, an Australian company specializing in all types of vehicles designed for extended off-roading, has had a presence in the United States since 2013 with a division in Bend, Oregon.

Recent teaser photos show the pickup truck with a rear visor and roof awning that appears to be mechanized; a teaser photo published in March showed solar panels on top of the vehicle. Interested Hummer EV pickup owners will be able to order an upgrade to the Earth Cruiser starting in early 2024.

Overlanding - traveling to remote locations for weeks or months at a time - is growing in popularity, and the wave of electric pickup trucks and SUVs entering the market will provide new opportunities for overlanding.

One of the main opportunities provided by electric vehicles in overlanding is precise torque control, allowing them to traverse difficult terrain with ease. In addition, the vehicle's battery powers all the devices that enhance the comfort of traveling in the wilderness.

The Hummer EV Pickup was introduced in 2022, and the latest 2024 model has been upgraded to increase the range to 381 miles; the 2024 model also adds an SUV body to the lineup, but with a smaller battery, the range is limited to 314 miles. range is limited to 314 miles.

Pricing for the 2024 Hummer EV Pickup starts at $106,945, while pricing for the 2024 Hummer EV SUV starts at $100,395. Both vehicles include shipping costs; GMC is no longer taking orders for these vehicles as it tries to fulfill existing orders.