2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV | First Drive

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00:00 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
00:20 Range
00:55 Horsepower numbers
01:43 Driving impressions
02:41 One pedal driving mode
03:01 Interior impressions
04:01 Charging speeds and capacities
04:19 Safety features
04:31 Super Cruise is an option
06:01 Competitors
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@elishapiedu6215 Ай бұрын

Wow, 319 miles. That's great 👍 👌

@MediaDevice01 24 күн бұрын

I absolutely don't love that Chevy chose to change the conversation. Everyone in the EV space is talking 10 - 80% charging speeds, even Chinese who don't speak English, yet Chevy is talking about 70 miles of charge in 10 minutes? Wtf is that?🤨 Tell me you can't compete without telling me.

@emed1977 4 күн бұрын

If you wanted to, you could figure that out. This is marketing 101, they want people to focus on what they want to. With electric vehicles Chevy has been doing a good job.

@The_Notorious_CRG Ай бұрын

nice stop Lyn!!! 2:43

@shashankdegloorkar Ай бұрын

😂

@mowcowbell Ай бұрын

At least they put a normal door over the charging port instead of that crazy door on the Blazer EV and Lyriq.

@KennyboyGM Ай бұрын

Because it is cheaper. Don't put the expensive stuff in your cheap models.

@mowcowbell Ай бұрын

@@KennyboyGM in this case the door is a superior design over the convoluted door on the Blazer EV and Lyriq.

@G-Rated 28 күн бұрын

@@mowcowbellwhat’s so “crazy” about the charge port doors on the Blazer and Lyriq? Y’all make the smallest things that aren’t even issues massive BIG deals, why is that?

@mowcowbell 28 күн бұрын

@@G-Rated Because it is a over engineered motorized contraption that looks like it would break with the slightest bump while open.

@CalvinHikes Ай бұрын

It's an Elecrtric Quinox!

@Molishious Ай бұрын

This is competitive for range, price and size. It's the longest in the competition. Horsepower is less than all the competition, I drove the Blazer AWD and found it to be adequate, so this is probably about the same as they are very similar in size. I think you are only getting 3 years of the Google Apps, which is a big turn off for me, but not a problem if you are leasing. I'd look at this if price was my main concern and I didn't want to buy a Tesla for whatever reason.

@onenickthomas Ай бұрын

8 years, not 3

@Neogentronyx Ай бұрын

Fully agreed. The blue interior clashes badly with the red. But the vehicle looks amazing 😮

@JohnFromArlingtron Ай бұрын

@@onenickthomas for maps for sure. But no one seems to be sure that will also apply to apps like Spotify. My guess is no.

@shashankdegloorkar Ай бұрын

@@JohnFromArlingtron 8 years data. but of course you won't get Spotify premium that you have to get separately.

@JohnFromArlingtron Ай бұрын

@@shashankdegloorkar I'm an Apple Music guy. No Spotify for me

@jonahb3372 Ай бұрын

If Chevy was really trying to make EVs more buyer friendly they'd keep the Bolt around. Or something around 25k

@kalmstorm81 Ай бұрын

What current non entry level car is below $25k?

@bradfordjhart Ай бұрын

they are bringing it back on the new BEV3 platform

@spdcrzy Ай бұрын

You realize that $25K now isn't what it was even just ten years ago, right?

@brettjackson3529 Ай бұрын

And this is 35k before the 7.5k rebate... So it really should only cost 27.5k not a huge difference from your 25k line.

@rp9674 Ай бұрын

All the automakers could conglomerate and produce a low-cost EV with government help, this will never happen for so many reasons

@rp9674 Ай бұрын

California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Virginia have passed right-to-charge laws aiming to streamline the installation of residential community EV charging stations. Also, Illinois recently passed a right-to-charge law specific to new houses or multiunit buildings.

@kit76kat 15 күн бұрын

I test drove Equinox today and pleasantly surprised. Has good interior space and just feels good driving experience overall. Good job GM!

@ryanfrisby7389 Ай бұрын

Great video Lyn!

@stephenwinter8892 Ай бұрын

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video I'm waiting for the chevy equinox ev 3LT to arrive at the dealership soon here in Canada it starts at $51,533 for the 2LT fwd there is no base model

@ejd1984 Ай бұрын

A few aspects I'm a little confused on: 1. The upcoming Cadillac Optiq is essentially a premium/luxury version of the Equinox EV. The Optiq AWD (standard) with a 85kw battery (same as the EQ), has a 300mi range, where as the Equinox EV AWD has 285mi range. 2. The Optiq has 300hp total, and the Equinox AWD is 288hp. *Is there a software lock on the Equinox (range and horsepower) to make the Optiq more "premium"?

@danchen6783 Ай бұрын

They have throttled various iterations of the motors with Ultium. So possible. The range figure could come down to different sized motors. I recall a GM engineer explain that a larger motor has greater regeneration capacity. So maybe they can recapture more on the Optiq? Pure speculation

@mjhowson2389 Ай бұрын

Good looking EV. Range and price and competitive. I’m curious to see what the $35k version is like. But I think GM will lose buyers without phone integration. I’ve also read elsewhere that GM won’t consider the $7500 tax credit when you lease, only when you buy. Another knock against the Equinox. Hopefully GM will add phone mirroring in the future.

@rp9674 Ай бұрын

Thank you for not mixing specs and price

@brianvankley3529 Ай бұрын

Great review, and I’m really excited about this one. A lot to like here, but as a Bolt early adopter, I’m THRILLED that Chevy kept the regen paddle on the steering wheel. As an avid one-pedal driver, I use this A LOT, and it’s very familiar.

@singhcertain Ай бұрын

hey Is there any options available to upgrade Sound System?

@nickrudick9607 Ай бұрын

I haven't seen the option to upgrade the sound, that is also what is detouring me from getting this as well along with not having the digital mirror likey they previously said it would have. Hopefully the 2025 will give us those options.

@davidrandall2742 Ай бұрын

My Bolt euv -- with the N2.2 version of the LG chem battery -- has been surprisingly flawless; I didn't expect such good build quality from GM. I'll look at the Equinox ev when it gets the nacs port.

@luisc9652 Ай бұрын

Send it to Europe at same price and I surely would consider to by one ! It looks like a car only difference is electric not a stupid space look thing. Bravo Chevrolet

@mgdugan76 Ай бұрын

“A lot of roads with a lot of imperfections.” You are way too kind describing our Michigan roads!!

@trwent Ай бұрын

I like the looks of the LT version of this car over the RS version.

@sbdogs Ай бұрын

Blew right through a Stop sign.

@jerbsherb4391 Ай бұрын

TIme stamp it friend.

@Mamo878 Ай бұрын

@@jerbsherb4391 2:41

@english_badminton_history Ай бұрын

I live in China. Even though a lot of cars aren't that relevant in China market, I really like Lynn's car-reviewing videos.

@alexl.2451 Ай бұрын

You must find it funny reading about all the anti-EV crowds in the US, compared to China with already so many EVs.

@xianshep Ай бұрын

God, I love one-pedal driving! Almost as fun - and useful - as driving stick.

@darknessislight3689 17 күн бұрын

Beautiful design 😊

@cypvh74 Ай бұрын

I’ll wait for NACS port.

@kevbrown1867 13 күн бұрын

Car looks great better than the cars it is compared to and best of all it’s cheaper. Should be a good seller

@AllStars2525 Ай бұрын

I wish I had a nearby charging station. 😞

@JoseSantos-vd4hg Ай бұрын

You can have one at home 🏠

@Just-a-guy926 Ай бұрын

Does it have a pet mode?

@SpockvsMcCoy Ай бұрын

GM should have placed this model in the Buick lineup...because it doesn't look like the gas-powered Equinox. 😮

@jerbsherb4391 Ай бұрын

44k is on the lower end of the EVs? I think we need to talk about pricing lower-income people out of EVs. You can't have a dent in the global emissions when most people are not able to afford it.

@jimross3 Ай бұрын

At this price, GM, like everyone else, is likely losing money on these cars, lowering prices further isn't the answer here. These cars are available to those who can afford them now. It's these early adopters that eventually drive the prices down for everyone else. This is the same technology curve everything else follows. I don't love the implication current pricing is being done on purpose to exclude people is intentional, nor am I seeing good alternates. It's currently expensive to build, and expensive to buy, period, no conspiracy. Simply, this is what should happen, and costs will come down with time.

@shashankdegloorkar Ай бұрын

27k after rebates is the best deal IMO

@GHinWI Ай бұрын

I look around me on the road, and it seems huge numbers of people are able to afford gas for a 12mpg emotional support truck. I think there’s plenty of money out there.

@Nun195 28 күн бұрын

Poor folks don’t buy new cars.

@maxconing812 Ай бұрын

Can we please see more new colors

@frank33607 4 күн бұрын

The front looks like the Mach E

@ecovango6675 Ай бұрын

Wow serious no Apple CarPlay or android, GM is taking 100 steps backwards on this EV. It doesn’t have to be this complicated GM, Apple, CarPlay, and android are standard across every car lineup that wants to be successful! This would be a complete dealbreaker for me, because I would be sharing the car with multiple drivers, and I don’t need the headache of having to worry about if I had a Google connection everywhere I drove my GM EV .

@Mamo878 Ай бұрын

Um, Tesla has never had any of that CarPlay/Android Auto stuff and they have managed to sell over 5 million EVs. So there is that.

@shashankdegloorkar Ай бұрын

Car runs without CP and AA

@daviddraper6240 Ай бұрын

No Apple or Android must be only absent on the EV models. I know someone who just bought a 24 Equinox ice car and it has Apple car play.

@Mamo878 Ай бұрын

@@daviddraper6240 Equinox ICE and Equinox EV are completely different vehicles. The only thing in common is the name. GM can be so fcking stupid about the most basic things. Sigh

@G-Rated 28 күн бұрын

@@Mamo878Exactly. These people are like crackheads for Apple and this is coming from an iPhone owner. Google based infotainment systems offer way better experiences and doesn’t require a smartphone to be connected to work.

@hectorfernando4445 28 күн бұрын

I need the $7,500 applied as a manufacturer bonus because I don't qualify for the credit.

@Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy 8 күн бұрын

Hey,,, didn't you just drive thru a stop sign?

@18switchfoot Ай бұрын

Shame that GM doesn’t give consumers a choice whether to use their own infotainment system or Androidauto/carplay.

@blakestebbe7937 Ай бұрын

Classic GM stupidity and hubris.

@angy97 Ай бұрын

Google monopoly…

@G-Rated 28 күн бұрын

You’re the dummy. Why would they when Apple is not offering their EV customers the information they need for charging? *gm* also would like that data back to improve their customer experience, why should Apple get and keep that data when they aren’t working to improve your experience? Too many just look for any reason to complain.

@frank33607 4 күн бұрын

Attn: there is an income qualifier for the $7500.00

@scottrasmussen8258 8 күн бұрын

All ot the Equinox EV's that I have seen on dealers lots are over $50K.

@MediaDevice01 24 күн бұрын

Most North Americans would choose the AWD model. If you do the math, Chevy is claiming a empty to full charging rate in 40 minutes or less. 0-100% is 40 minutes or less. Unless their claim of 70 miles in 10 minutes is misleading, or outright lies. You could never find a 0-100 charging test for these Ultium vehicles.

@louiep9862 Ай бұрын

What’s the deal with these EV’s weight and tire wear? 🤔

@Nun195 28 күн бұрын

It’s make believe.

@paulholterhaus7084 25 күн бұрын

How tall is the Driver...So that I may judge space properly.........How is the power set-up........Is it 200 front/100 rear..??.........That would be bass-ackwards................GM got it right with the Lyrik............But the Equinox.???......................Paul.............PS..about the ride...for $38k, I want a ride equal to My $38k forester touring.......nothing less will do

@Victic005 23 күн бұрын

Still not low enough. Waiting for the $25k EV before the tax incentive.

@Shotter Ай бұрын

I truly don't get why, now that you don't need a transmission and driveshaft, you would make a car FWD. There's literally no reason to compromise the driving dynamic.

@spdcrzy Ай бұрын

Cargo space. Specifically, REAR cargo space. And it's a smart way to do it for their first try, honestly.

@JohnFromArlingtron Ай бұрын

Regenerative braking is far more effective when the motor is in the front.

@Shotter Ай бұрын

@@JohnFromArlingtron Didn't know that.

@GHinWI Ай бұрын

Winter driving

@trubblefoundit7056 17 күн бұрын

When it comes to handling in bad conditions and rough roads, fwd is nearly as effective as awd, while rwd is only really effective on clear, new, well-kept roads.

@dwnrange7812 Ай бұрын

Since an EV's architecture allows for motors to be placed anywhere, why are these new EVs with the single motor option coming out as FWD & not RWD? Is there still a cost benefit to FWD?

@JohnFromArlingtron Ай бұрын

Regenerative braking is far more effective when the motor is in the front. That's one big advantage for range.

@Nun195 28 күн бұрын

Assembly at the factory is easier for front drives. You can more easily stage the power electronics and drive motor off line.

@dwnrange7812 28 күн бұрын

I also wonder if this helps in winter driving like a conventional ICE car w/ FWD… even if the EV motors can be set up front or back, does the physics of simply ‘pulling’ in FWD serve as advantage over ‘pushing’ in RWD?

@Robin-es3os Ай бұрын

Thanks. Placed and order for tesla model y after watching.

@Mamo878 Ай бұрын

But, but, but NO CarPlay! How will you survive?

@cityscapex5 6 күн бұрын

almost every Tesla I see has the door window trim uneven so seems the body panels are misaligned and get worse over time.

@mascottie 18 күн бұрын

I agree. That blue interior is horrid.

@hansonrm Ай бұрын

Compared too Tesla?……

@dathyr1 22 күн бұрын

Well 35,000 dollars probably gets you a bare bones EV vehicle. Realistically the vehicles will be in the mid 45,0000 dollars - comparable to a Tesla. I waited forever for this 2T version vehicle to come out and gave up waiting. I now own a Tesla and enjoy it very much - plus my vehicle provides more features than the Chevy vehicle.

@maxconing812 Ай бұрын

OH AND WOW THE 3rs is just WHITE?! Like cmon. I want greens and purples and cyans and oranges?!!!! Why?????

@MrNunya-lp9eo Ай бұрын

My gas explorer takes 5 mins to fill and gets 375 miles.

@TheRealLaughingGravy Ай бұрын

And poisons the air.

@rp9674 Ай бұрын

$$$, then you're in a boring Explorer

@rp9674 Ай бұрын

Everyone who drives EVs has driven gas cars, we know how it works

@adofoi30 Ай бұрын

American automakers cheap out on their kit. What the hell is lane warning, and distance indicator warning, what? That’s 2017 tech. Every Asian car comes with an active cruise control suite. Then they wanna also charge for apps!” Are they nuts?

@SciD1 Ай бұрын

F1 racing is not the goal with an electric car, ffs!

@Jetter638 Ай бұрын

Right out of the box I'm questioning your credibility....Chevy has clearly said that the 1LT Trim (due to ship before year end) is the one that cost $34K. You do know that I hope?

@williamguillIII Ай бұрын

I wonder how today's verdict will affect the EV car sales.

@Mamo878 Ай бұрын

The Orange Menace is just a blip in the road in one country. EVs are here now _globally_ and sales are only going to increase globally. The future is electric and not ICE - that much is clear.

@SpecRB Ай бұрын

No Carplay?!

@markk1417 Ай бұрын

No CarPlay, no sale.

@scheherazade0xf Ай бұрын

@@markk1417its interesting how everyone has different priorities. i just use bluetooth and dont care about phone integration. but the slow acceleration is a no buy for me.

@shashankdegloorkar Ай бұрын

@@scheherazade0xfYou get 2 equinox Lts in the price of 1 ModelY performance

@G-Rated 28 күн бұрын

@@scheherazade0xfAWD is quick!

@GreenMountian Ай бұрын

No CarPlay!?!?? No Chevy i guess!

@Mamo878 Ай бұрын

And no Tesla or Rivian for you, I guess

@xianshep Ай бұрын

Do these goofy, annoying, impractical door handles slapped on nearly all EVs REALLY improve range all that much?

@rylans.5365 Ай бұрын

The range improvement is negligible, but hidden door handles do shine on the highway. And why is it goofy and impractical? They pop out and you just pull it to open

@GHinWI Ай бұрын

@@rylans.5365: how to open the car when it’s iced over?

@xianshep Ай бұрын

@@rylans.5365 I will admit to a lack of experience with these types of handles, but (1) the Model 3's (and presumably those of the Y) don't just pop out: you have to push one end to make the main part rotate (or pop) out, which just adds an unnecessary step and is annoying; (2) every review I've read of any car with such handles gripes about them, if they're mentioned at all; (3) if such door handles WEREN'T goofy and annoying (or at least impractical), then Volvos and Polestars would have them; and (4) If they do shine so much on the highway, why haven't they been adopted long ago for ICE vehicles?

@xianshep Ай бұрын

@@rylans.5365 I will admit to a lack of experience with these types of handles, but (1) the Model 3's (and presumably those of the Y) don't just pop out: you have to push one end to make the main part rotate (or pop) out, which just adds an unnecessary step and is annoying; (2) every review I've read of any car with such handles gripes about them, if they're mentioned at all; and (3) if such door handles WEREN'T goofy and annoying (or at least impractical), then Volvos and Polestars would likely have them.

@xianshep Ай бұрын

I will admit to a lack of experience with these types of handles, but (1) the Model 3's (and presumably those of the Y) don't just pop out: you have to push one end to make the main part rotate (or pop) out, which just adds an unnecessary step and is annoying; (2) every review I've read of any car with such handles gripes about them, if they're mentioned at all; and (3) if such door handles WEREN'T impractical, then Volvos and Polestars would likely have them.

@vicchang6443 Ай бұрын

you will lose value on ev quickly ev's are like cell phones on wheels next year it will have new features and technology and your car will be worth nothing will lose half its value

@godofdun Ай бұрын

Buy used then, most don't need the latest and greatest gizmos anymore than they do in a gas car.

@michaelmajarais85 Ай бұрын

IF THEY WANT THE CONSUMERS TO BUY EV, THEY SHOULD BUILD FIRST THEIR CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE LIKE TESLA, ELON MUSK BUILD SUPERCHARGING NETWORK EVERY WHERE. THAT'S WHY PEOPLE BUY TESLA, AND A LOT OF TESLA EVERY WHERE. IT'S SO EASY TO CHARGE AND VERY RELIABLE SUPERCHARGER NETWORK. BUILD CHARGING STATIONS EVERY WHERE AND PEOPLE WILL BUY EV.

@ZZZZ-mkv Ай бұрын

319 mile range... until you need to go over 55mph, or turn on your a/c, or if it's just really cold outside. Then you can have 90 miles of range.

@Ovationhabs Ай бұрын

Car and Driver 75mph steady speed range test yielded 260 miles on FWD RS w/ 21 inch wheels and 260 miles on AWD LT with 19 inch wheels. Many, perhaps even most, other EVs they test this way are further from EPA range figures than the Equinox. Just FYI.