The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Is The "Totally Normal" EV For The Rest Of Us

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The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Is The "Totally Normal" EV For The Rest Of Us

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Looking for an affordable EV? Well, it might be time to put your money where your mouth is. The Equinox EV is here and it'll be the most affordable way to get 300+ miles of range in the USA. This 2LT trim costs $35,795, and by the end of the year the base 1LT will be down to $27,495. (Inc destination, less $7,500 point of sale tax credit.) That's only $1,100 more than the 2025 gas Equinox, so what's it like? In a word: normal.
Yep, if you're not looking for a funky spaceship, this EV is the one for you. On the outside it's more aerodynamic and a bit lower than the gas Equinox, but it mostly just looks like one of the Chevy family. Similarly on the inside the Equinox shares most of the design cues with the Traverse and the 2025 Equinox. The only major compromise is the cargo area which is smaller due to the lower roofline.
Chevy says that the FWD models will go 0-60 in ~8 seconds while the eAWD models will drop that just below 6 seconds, or in other words: pretty similar to many mainstream small crossovers. A regular Equinox with the 1.5L turbo is around 8 seconds, and some of the faster mainstream options get down to around 6 (unless you're looking at A RAV4 Prime which is around 5.5).
Why get an Equinox EV over a Blazer EV, or vice versa? It's going to depend on what you're looking for in your next bow tie. The Equinox will be only with FWD or a FWD biased dual motor system (for now) while Blazer can be had with FWD, RWD, FWD biased AWD or RWD biased AWD. The Blazer also will have a 557 HP option and a bigger battery for a hair more range. The Equinox is the more pragmatic option.
The main thing I noticed today is how roomy the interior is. Compared to most of the competition, the Equinox has more usable headroom and legroom and it doesn't have an enormous (and expensive) glass roof to get that extra room. Want even more legroom? There's a Blazer for that, but oddly the Blazer won't have more cargo room, it actually has a hair less due to the differing priorities.
Back on the price: AWD adds around $3,300 and if you want SuperCruise, you can get that as a stand alone option on the 2LT and above for $2,700. Want everything? You'll end up at $48,285 with all the factory options (after the tax credit) or $55,785 if your income if over the qualifying caps. For most folks that puts the Equinox below the RAV4 Prime and most of the mainstream PHEV crossovers, and even without the tax credit it's awfully close with more features (like SuperCruise) than are available on the PHEV competitors.
What do you think? Is this the EV that could sway folks? Are you waiting for a next-gen Bolt instead?
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@Rioichi4 3 ай бұрын

$28k!!! Hell yeah!! And no glass roof!!! AND round airvents (personal fave)!! And color accented interior!! This car is WAY cooler than it has any right to be

@neharris85 3 ай бұрын

I was excited when I heard that price too. but looking on the Chevy website I'm not seeing a model cheaper than $43,295. unless the tax credit has gone up more than I thought I'm confused how we're getting to $28,000 like he's mentioning. Am I missing something?

@brow06 3 ай бұрын

@@neharris85the cheaper trim is coming out later

@garyclack3807 3 ай бұрын

If there are long lines waiting for this you can bet there will be dealerships add ons

@neharris85 3 ай бұрын

@@brow06 ah, ok. thank you for that clarification.

@yurkshirelad 3 ай бұрын

I think Alex said it's under 28k with the rebate?

@Dr.Gehrig 3 ай бұрын

There have been studies that show that when evs hit 3 metrics: range over 300 miles, charging speed at or under 30 minutes, and price under 36k... over 50% US adoption hits. This is the first EV in the US to reach those metrics. This should be revolutionary. Pity about the CarPlay thing tho... that really seems to be holding a lot of folks back, I hope they correct this soon.

@fama8596 3 ай бұрын

Kia EV3

@Dr.Gehrig 3 ай бұрын

@@fama8596 maybe. Jury is still out on that one. But i hope so.

@markgeller5900 3 ай бұрын

@@fama8596zero tear seat leg room in EV3 and not happening in U.S. anyway.

@markgeller5900 3 ай бұрын

This is really great. Don't understand why new EVs don't have no parcel covers these days. Hope this sells like crazy, even though the blue metallic interior trim is a bit much.

@markgeller5900 3 ай бұрын

@@fama8596EV 3 has zero backseat leg room.

@UltimateCARNUT 3 ай бұрын

Current Bolt owner here... this little SUV is my jam.... especially in 3 years as lease returns with like no miles!

@michaeldomanski9352 3 ай бұрын

Your "JAM"!!!!.😂😂......yup something an EV-angelist would say....I can't stop laughing 😂😂😂😂😂....run now..... go buy one and save the planet!

@kelviskelvis7140 3 ай бұрын

@@michaeldomanski9352 ok oilman. Can't stop laughing at your devotion to a dead idea that this is only to save the planet.

@kennordsfan1494 3 ай бұрын

@@kelviskelvis7140Come on really? I think electric cars in the future sure but until we ramp up our electricity grid with a nuclear option electric cars will continue to be ridiculed because of the lack of infrastructure. Look at the state of Colorado where their report on electric cars and such is that their grid and supply of electricity is at a deficit? With electrify now at 56 cents a kilowatt there isn’t much difference for gas cars?

@kelviskelvis7140 3 ай бұрын

@@kennordsfan1494 Really - Colorado that terrible? I don't know how bad it is there. On the east coast I charge at home and pay 9 cents KWh and 10% or less road tripping mileage. So 56 cents KWh is painful only 10% of the time. Supply of electricity with 10 times Colorado's population is not a problem, so don't see your point.

@kennordsfan1494 3 ай бұрын

@@kelviskelvis7140 It was a feasibility study? LOL there have been many studies without an increased supply of electricity to our grids this is fast become in an issue not sure what part of that you don’t understand? Your rate must be off peak and where are the roads taxes that you don’t pay as well? The government always wins and the day of taxation for roads from EV’s is coming faster than most people think. Out of Spec channel has done some good facts on the increasing rates of charging and the implementation of road taxes coming

@juanzingarello4005 3 ай бұрын

I don't want an all-glass roof. I have a panoramic sunroof in my XT5 and while I do love it, I still use the shade on hotter days. Alot of these glass roofs don't have shades and just leads to baking the freakin interior and the AC system to have to work twice as hard. Why is this a thing now? Is there a cost cutting reason behind it because that's my logic for alot of these stupid trends these days (like all screen interiors). Thank you GM for listening to your customers.

@sammydavis991 3 ай бұрын

Nobody cares what kind of roof you want.

@juanzingarello4005 3 ай бұрын

@@sammydavis991 Are you married? Because if not then you have no idea why a glass roof with no shade will drive you nuts when the wife doesn't have a means to close it and you never hear the end of "Why did you buy this stupid car?"

@davewilson7602 3 ай бұрын

@@sammydavis991most of the US has hot summers and most people park their car outside at least some of the time I’d argue it’s very relevant

@joer4367 3 ай бұрын

I live in Florida and definitely don't need a glass roof. I've seen in other videos that a sunroof with shade will be available.

@JustinHall1976 3 ай бұрын

This isn't hard. ALL sunroofs in cars before the EV trend of panoramic sunroofs (without shades) came with a sunshade. Period. Why did they do that? Because the customers absolutely wanted that option. Just not including it (and giving no option for it) is disrespectful to the consumer.

@JamesMcLaren1000 3 ай бұрын

I’m with you on the no glass roof thing. It’s crazy having an all glass roof and no way to cover it. Not being able to shade the roof in sunny weather is a deal breaker for me.

@SueC56 3 ай бұрын

I've been happy with the interior two piece window shade I bought

@stickylightning852 3 ай бұрын

Worst trend ever

@Timmayytoo 3 ай бұрын

This has pretty much everything I am looking for in an EV and none of the stuff I don't want, but not being able to plug in my iPhone just to use it as an iPod is a complete dealbreaker.

@Marcus_Wulfhart 3 ай бұрын

Completly agree. No carplay/android auto = NO PURCHASE

@SueC56 3 ай бұрын

is there a reason using Bluetooth to play audio isn't sufficient? Please explain. 🙂

@Carfan678 3 ай бұрын

@@SueC56 It works but feels like 2014 using it, once u use apple carplay/android auto ur not going back

@YellowBoltTC 3 ай бұрын

You can use it for music, they will have Bluetooth lol

@thatissomeBS 3 ай бұрын

@@Carfan678 Well, what they have is basically Android Auto, just without your phone running it. If you're an iPhone person that could be a bigger deal-breaker.

@codedGiraffe 3 ай бұрын

This seems exactly what the American market wants except it lacks Carplay. What a decision on GM's part

@mg7685 21 күн бұрын

It helps keep the price down.

@Mamo878 3 ай бұрын

If you primarily charge at home with L2 it doesn’t really matter what the fast-charge L3 charge rate is. So this vehicle makes a lot of sense for them.

@GHinWI 2 ай бұрын

The problem is nearly everyone at least aspires to charge on a road trip (whether they actually do or not). Very few people think “I’ll just never go more than 100 miles from home”.

@mart0225 3 ай бұрын

No CarPlay means no sale for me. My vehicle has Google Automative (or whatever Google calls it this year) and I still use CarPlay. Integration with Apple’s ecosystem is vital for me. No glass roof is a smart move.

@digitalfutur 3 ай бұрын

Almost all the CarPlay compatible apps, including Spotify and Google Maps, can be installed in OS on the Equinox. An iPhone can also be linked via BlueTooth to the OS to display contacts and txt msgs, as well as making and receiving calls.

@LakeLake123 3 ай бұрын

@@digitalfuturYes and, you can push the button on the steering wheel to activate Siri and do almost anything related to messages, calls, Apple Music, Apple Podcast, Apple Mail, Apple Calendar, etc.

@mysteryboyee 3 ай бұрын

as an android user, i still think dropping the android auto and apple carplay feature is a bad decision, because what happens 5 years down the line when GM has moved onto their newer vehicles and stops updating the older ones? while with android auto/apple carplay, everything is running off your phone, so it can't become out of date

@Marcus_Wulfhart 3 ай бұрын

No AA, no purchase, hard pass

@hobog 3 ай бұрын

What's wrong with mounting the phone onto the dash?

@LifeAfterLosing 3 ай бұрын

This is the first car from an American manufacturer that I have been impressed by in a long time. For the price, this can’t be beat. It makes me look forward to the Bolt even more.

@timdsd 3 ай бұрын

I'm hoping the Equinox EV will force downward price pressure on its competitors.

@hyperuTech 3 ай бұрын

Chevrolet is about the only manufacturer listening to customers these days. I hope it pays off for them. No piano black. Real buttons on the steering wheel and for HVAC controls. A volume knob. Vents for rear passengers. A fairly normal shift lever (considering). For me it checks pretty much all the boxes. Just a few years ago that charge speed would have been pretty good. For the rare long trips we go on, I think it's fine. I would totally drive one! Now, if we can get middle America (where I live) over its EV phobia...

@desertmodern7638 3 ай бұрын

I refuse to buy a car with an unshaded glass roof. The very impressive Blazer EV I drove a couple of weeks ago had an optional panoramic roof, but it included a power shade, and not a less-effective thin one like VW/Audi products I've driven. This car seems too good to be true. I hope it does well.

@jb44448 3 ай бұрын

The blazer, equinox and silverrado ev's all look absolute fire. Why cant the ICE versions look this.

@devynm1309 3 ай бұрын

Preach!

@kelviskelvis7140 3 ай бұрын

ICE is going to be dead soon, so why bother.

@nathanm8921 3 ай бұрын

Agreed. And Thierry answer will be packaging/cooling/manufacturing process etc. I say lies make em look like this and it'll sell even more

@yellowhammer3 3 ай бұрын

Facts. Even the new gas Equinox is ugly

@MrUser999999 3 ай бұрын

@yellowhammer3 you have to admit the new ice equinox looks miles better than the previous gen. GM is really steeping up its game with design. IMO, GM and KIA/Hyundai are leading with design in both ev and ice

@ccroy2001 3 ай бұрын

One should be the Vernal Equinox and the other the Autumnal Equinox

@LoveStallion 3 ай бұрын

Or they should have named the EV the Solstice!

@Javierm0n0 3 ай бұрын

That naming scheme would be so fun!

@JohnFromArlingtron 3 ай бұрын

As others commented. No CarPlay == no sale. And yes, there is a difference between using an iPhone+CarPlay than iPhone+Bluetooth. Also maps and music use data. You think GM is going to give away data forever? You'll have to but a subscription eventually I'd bet.

@blackwhirlwind1245 3 ай бұрын

They will probably doing 3 year subscription.

@paulsimmons9308 3 ай бұрын

8 year subscription included

@drumdoug8083 2 ай бұрын

@@paulsimmons9308 the 8 year included package does not include data.

@drivefly5 3 ай бұрын

Manual passenger seat for $40,000 AND NO APPLE CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTO?!?! PASS!

@joewozniak2231 3 ай бұрын

I would consider this big time but not without CarPlay. That’s crazy talk in 2024.

@PIchillin456 3 ай бұрын

It's not crazy talk to move away from dated technology that was never very good in the first place. Android Automotive is the objectively better system. Hopefully more manufacturers will make the switch.

@whiteandnerdytuba 3 ай бұрын

@@PIchillin456 it doesn’t have android auto either lol

@whiteandnerdytuba 3 ай бұрын

Can’t sell you a subscription or sell your data if you use CarPlay

@PIchillin456 3 ай бұрын

@@whiteandnerdytuba Android Automotive is an entirely separate product from Android Auto.

@arubial1229 3 ай бұрын

CarPlay in and of itself is not enough of a feature to completely disregard the vehicle. Tesla and Rivian owners don't miss it.

@patrick7228 3 ай бұрын

Nice pricing. Hope it sells well and we don't have to hear about there being a massive loss for everyone they sell.

@techpappee 3 ай бұрын

Personally the lack of CarPlay is a none starter. There are other less expensive EVs, Kona for one, that do offer both CarPlay and at least a moonroof. It too is less expensive than model Y, Ionic 5 etc. Base is $32,675 vs Equinox 28k + 7.5k = $35.5K. Unfortunately Kona doesn’t yet qualify for the $7500 at purchase. Lease it may be, haven’t checked.

@wdomburg 3 ай бұрын

The Kona is a subcompact - over a foot and a half shorter than the Equinox. Not really comparable.

@AmperageY 3 ай бұрын

Kona base is over 100 miles less of range and probably charges slower than the Equinox I’ll miss CarPlay but over 50% more range than the Kona is too good to pass up

@nathanm8921 3 ай бұрын

Thus is more a Tucson competitor, so once they make an ev one of those this will be compatible

@havfunonline 3 ай бұрын

The Kona is *tiny* compared to this -- it's ~20 inches shorter, the back seat is tiny and the cargo area is really small as well. It's a good vehicle but it's not the same thing as this. If you compared a gas Kona to an Equinox, you'd see the same gap. CarPlay being missing is dumb for sure

@evalilac 3 ай бұрын

Great tour! Love the comparisons to the Blazer. We've been struggling to really see the differences and this was super helpful!

@bthecoop 3 ай бұрын

I will never understand the move to take away CarPlay. I would argue the vast majority of people expect CarPlay as a basic feature in 2024, and many would likely buy a car that has CarPlay over one that doesn’t. I’m not really a Chevy guy, only thing that would seriously interest me would be a truck. But I can promise them that there is a 0% chance I would even entertain the idea of buying one if it doesn’t offer CarPlay. Dumb move on their end. Great review, really enjoy your work. Keep it up 👍

@thejake8099 3 ай бұрын

Not Tesla and well they're the target for every auto manufacturer...they do just fine

@quartzofcourse 3 ай бұрын

It’s called moneyyyyyyyy

@GHinWI 2 ай бұрын

CarPlay is buggy. Hopefully GM comes up with something better.

@jasonmendonca6061 Ай бұрын

The built in Google system integrates with the vehicle to tell you how much battery life you'll have when. You reach your destination, and plan out charging stops on the way if needed. It works really well. It's a huge improvement over android auto and users won't miss it at all. I've never used carplay so can't comment from that perspective

@godofdun 3 ай бұрын

Super solid, may have an absolute hit on their hands.

@SamuelJacob22 3 ай бұрын

Looks good and a solid price but CarPlay is a must for me.

@masterhomeguru2064 3 ай бұрын

Definitely got to have CarPlay. That is a huge mistake for GM

@GHinWI 2 ай бұрын

How can you say that before knowing whether GM’s system is better than CarPlay??

@masterhomeguru2064 2 ай бұрын

@@GHinWI Because so many people use Android Auto & Apple CarPlay. I have it in all of my vehicles 🚗. Additionally, I’m not saying GM’s software isn’t good. I’m just saying don’t take away the option from buyers and many people are looking for it.

@SamuelJacob22 2 ай бұрын

@@GHinWI you make a good point. I guess I’m speaking from previous experiences of OEM infotainment systems. I’m doubtful that I will get the same UI experience in controlling apps (such as Audible, Spotify, Overcast, and Apple Music, etc) that I get in CarPlay. I’m also the small minority of people that prefer Apple Maps. But I’m open to be proven wrong.

@shamanthjilla 3 ай бұрын

Pros of upgrading from Bolt to Equinox - Faster DCFC and Super Cruise v2.0 Cons - No Apple CarPlay. Not really a pickle if one is able to pick up a second hand Lyriq

@williamerazo3921 3 ай бұрын

That’s what I ended up doing

@TheCapn23 3 ай бұрын

The Bolts have taken a huge depreciation hit. As a current '23 Bolt EUV owner, it just doesn't make financial sense to trade at such a loss. I'll be driving mine into the ground.

@Javierm0n0 3 ай бұрын

Second hand lyriq? How far does the price drop on those?

@quartzofcourse 3 ай бұрын

@@TheCapn23every car has now that the car market has gone back to normal.

@Dillingham- 3 ай бұрын

If no CarPlay, nothing else matters.

@rcpmac 3 ай бұрын

Just add it afternarket

@arubial1229 3 ай бұрын

@@rcpmac Excatly. Tesla and Rivian owners don't miss CarPlay. People act like it's this world-changing feature. This EV with SuperCruise is amazing and people are not going to buy it because it lacks ONE feature. SMH

@matthewprather7386 3 ай бұрын

It actually looks better than the stupidly squashed Blazer EV. But locking out Apple CarPlay is probably a dealbreaker, especially if the GM alternative requires a monthly payment. Hard nope!

@rcpmac 3 ай бұрын

just add it yourself

@Digikidthevoiceofreason 3 ай бұрын

@@rcpmac agreed. Just get a third party carplay mirror/dashboard computer. Doesn’t cost that much.

@moenada3291 2 ай бұрын

Just got mine 3 days ago 2LT. This car is a game changer, I was confused because of Car Play thing but once I understood that you have all what you need on the store and everything syncs automatically, I loved it actually more! This car will make you happy!

@daultonvenglar9905 3 ай бұрын

They honestly had my full attention until you said no CarPlay.

@baldisaerodynamic9692 2 ай бұрын

i never understood the whole hype over car play, i had a car with it, and it sucked and was pointless.

@mikecalderon7992 3 ай бұрын

I am a Bolt EV owner, as such can say: the air vents in the center dash are too low, the lack of Apple/Android in the dash gives me Lexis/Nexus vibe level of spyware. Loving the ample cargo and passenger space, but I'll keep my Bolt for now.

@TheMule93x 3 ай бұрын

In the same boat. This thing is pretty nice though if a Bolt owner wants to upgrade. No CarPlay/Android Auto is very questionable.

@deanmyerson5041 3 ай бұрын

Bolt owner here who will consider upgrading when the 1LT comes out. Want to see how it is equipped and what is available for extra. The whole thing of having an $8K difference between cheapest trim and next up and set off lots of warning bells.

@Ubberwun 3 ай бұрын

No carplay, which means no phone data usage. So who pays for the car data usage? Assuming i would need a Google login to use my car? I got an iPhone because i wanted to limit my exposure to Google.

@GeeDeeBird 3 ай бұрын

My understanding is you can still connect your phone directly for calling and media. It just doesn't let you run the apps from the dash. I'm withholding judgment for now. But i agree with you. I won't pay a subscription to access my phone in my car.

@jeffbrooker5183 3 ай бұрын

Charging speed would be great, however with the price and styling, I'm loving it! I like a sunroof, but not those huge glass tops currently on the market. I believe Chevy has a winner and I'm so anxious to check it out. I believe this will be my first EV.

@Sasparillafizz 3 ай бұрын

Definitely feel like this is going to be the big market test for higher end Accord / Camry pricing (mass market pricing) for EV's in the U.S. market. Should sell like hotcakes at the pricing quoted - if the demand for mass market priced EV's is there (still a bit of a question). This brings the price down just enough that I can justify paying it. Will probably be my first EV as well (and first GM since a Saturn SL2 way back which served me well 200k+ miles).

@dougmanck4149 3 ай бұрын

Those specs are great at that price point. A winner for sure if they can make it at a profit and make it reliable

@pnketia 3 ай бұрын

Does this have a heat pump? Will Honda get a variation of this with Carplay like the ZDX for Acura?

@cypvh74 3 ай бұрын

The Honda version is basically the Prologue. And yes all Ultium EVs have a heat pump.

@nathanm8921 3 ай бұрын

This is going to be better than the bolt for sure. Much bigger and actuallly usable for people over 6ft

@danieldornes8416 3 ай бұрын

Alex, you mentioned that the Equinox EV you showed us was around $45K, but I don't think you mentioned which trim ever it was. Was it a 2LT? or a 3LT? Was it a FWD or AWD? I look forward to hearing more details and the driving impressions later!

@chadfs 2 ай бұрын

2LT. 9:18 in the video, mentioned when he's showing the lumbar adjustment.

@danieldornes8416 2 ай бұрын

@@chadfs Thanks! I guess I missed that.

@mrgurulittle7000 3 ай бұрын

I actually dig this EV. I’ve been yearning to be able to say this about GM, and that’s “well done GM”.

@hwirtwirt4500 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Alex, great report.

@thechett3699 3 ай бұрын

The lease deals on these are gonna be nuts

@bobwood63 3 ай бұрын

No CarPlay support = Not interested in this vehicle!

@Evan_Land 3 ай бұрын

Bought a Bolt EUV in part because it has a very good and reliable CarPlay setup. But until that comes back, it’s my last GM product.

@Hazdazos 3 ай бұрын

The charge speed for this is perfectly fine in the real world for years to come since most of our charging network isn't super fast.

@Stuka87 3 ай бұрын

GM has stated they will not include carplay on any new vehicles. They want to charge people a subscription for their own system. Otherwise I think this thing is really pretty good for its price range. Though I would never buy a new car that doesn't have carplay.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 3 ай бұрын

Only EVs. Gas cars will still have CarPlay

@coniccinoc 3 ай бұрын

GM no longer has Apple Car Play. That is a non starter for me.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 3 ай бұрын

Only on EVs. The gas cars will still have CarPlay

@coniccinoc 3 ай бұрын

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Interesting, you are correct, thank you. My memory was GM saying they are getting rid of ACPlay. But what they really said was in EVs and in the future all. Thank you again. "General Motors (GM) announced in December 2023 that it will remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its electric vehicles (EVs) and eventually all of its future products."

@wpelfeta 3 ай бұрын

This is definitely high up on my consider list. No Android Auto is a miss for me, but otherwise it's got everything I need.

@Draconis8888 3 ай бұрын

Looks like this hits all the right notes for the basics. I really do hope this sells well as I'd consider this for the next car.

@G-Rated 3 ай бұрын

It looks great, and more impressively it looks unchanged from the concept that was revealed about a year or 2 ago - a pattern that I’ve realized with *gm.* I’m impressed with the design. This silhouette looks like what Acura was going for in the ZDX! But yikes.. 😬 Nice job though, Chevrolet!

@liquidiq 3 ай бұрын

I have said for a decade now that carmakers need to make a "normal" car with an electric drivetrain. Normal meaning it has an instrument cluster in front of the steering wheel, no gratuitous futuristic exterior/interior styling, modest performance (like the ICE version), and reasonably priced. Looks like the Equinox will test my theory - as long as they didn't bungle parts of it and end up having massive recalls or other quality/reliability issues. I hope it is a great seller.

@kenmeyers382 3 ай бұрын

I'm currently driving a Kia Niro EV which is the electric version of the Niro ICE. It is a totally normal car with real knobs and buttons for climate and infotainment. The Equinox looks to be very similar plus it qualifies for the $7500 incentive and provides 300+ miles range. Highly likely it will replace the Kia in a couple years.

@EdgarRenje 3 ай бұрын

Now that's a decent EV. Bring it to Europe, too!

@future62 3 ай бұрын

Hopefully Cadillac and Acura versions are in the works. Would def want a RWD or RWD-biased version

@michaels3689 3 ай бұрын

Did this car have the rear view monitor option instead of the mirror? Also, for your review I would certainly appreciate a cost/benefit comparison between the 2LT and 3LT trims, as those are the two I suspect most people would buy. Yes, we know the 1LT is $35k, but I think it's a safe assumption to say that that trim will be harder to find and made at lower volume.

@zubordulo 3 ай бұрын

I notice the dashboard's reflection on the windshield and it appears very pronounced, or it could be just the camera angle. When you get to test drive the vehicle, kindly give an opinion on this. The first gen Ford Edge had this issue and it was enough for owners to let go of their cars. It was really bad on a sunny day. Dashmat can be an option but not all like to go that route. Thank you.

@skycaptain3344 3 ай бұрын

Prefer the Mach E over this at the premium end of things. Apple Car play, frunk, and in my opinion, better looking. Still a solid offering from Chevy, especially at the lower price point.

@bradyb9929 3 ай бұрын

This is a solid offering

@rizzlerazzleuno4733 3 ай бұрын

A step in the right direction: a more affordable EV, but as to styling and interior design I'd like a RAV4 or CR-V that were all electric. I'd really like a VW Buzz but they are going to be expensive.

@pine111 3 ай бұрын

Looks really nice with a great value proposition especially with the tax credit, $35k for 300 miles is great if Chevy actually produces the base model in meaningful volume. But… the Ultium reliability issues still are a bit of a concern to me, also from what I’ve seen the charging curves on Ultium models aren’t great, them refusing to quote a 10-80% charging time makes me feel that the charging will continue not to be that good, and of course the lack of CarPlay and Android Auto just plain sucks, no other way to put it, probably a deal breaker for many, I know it would make me reconsider.

@MyMovie5858 3 ай бұрын

For charging speed, you can probably use the Honda Prologue as a reference.

@PaulHo 3 ай бұрын

Kill me with the dumb floating roof motif that just wont stop. Really weird that the cargo floor prioritizes folding for thr dual level and not just hinging more forward for the underfloor storage. Levering that carry-on perfectly shows how annoying that'll get on the daily whereas you're much less likely folding the seats flat.

@shehandesilva7530 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a great no gimmicks EV. Loved our Spark + Bolt EVs, this seems to offer great value for money prioritizing features people actually need. Really hope it sells well, and enough people make the leap without too much concern about range anxiety, charging times, etc. (in reality we never charged either of our prior EVs outside of our own garage).

@todddarnell7839 3 ай бұрын

The reason why GM decided to take CarPlay and AA out of the google based system is simple. Greed. They want to make customers and businesses pay them for data and services. It’s ridiculous. It’s just a simple app that they remove. It’s on the Gas vehicles. It’s on all of the Volvo cars and the Fords will start having it on their vehicles in the next year. ( it’s already on the 2024 Lincoln Nautilis.) The only justification is that they can’t control their greedy nature. I am an Apple user who has a iPhone. And like 80 percent of us, I won’t be buying a GM vehicle until they fix this.

@erikstephens34 3 ай бұрын

A good video. Some notes to add. Both the Equinox EV and Blazer EV are on GM's BEV3 architecture. But the Equinox EV is on the short wheelbase while Blazer EV is on Long Wheelbase. This is why the Blazer has more rear seat room. Also the Blazer can fit the 12 module (102KWh) battery pack (as an option). While the Equinox EV can only fit the 10 module (85KWh) pack. Also the Blazer EV is a lot wider than the Equinox EV. With the Blazer having a wider track and longer wheel base it will be interesting to contrast the ride and handling between the two. The limitation for building Ultium vehicles came down to module assembly. GM hired an automation company to automate the assembly of the 24 cells into each module. However this didn't go well. This is apparently fully resolved and GM is off to the races now.

@Javierm0n0 3 ай бұрын

Personally i wouldn't splurge for the faster charging and just invest that into installing a home charger. I also live in a big city so generally dont have to go far for things.

@arubial1229 3 ай бұрын

This literally checks all the boxes for full-on EV adoption in the US, but people are like "nO cAr PlAy, No BuY".

@midnight4109 3 ай бұрын

GM is on the right track. Between Chevrolet and Cadillac there is a model for just about everyone.

@bobgreenspun1107 2 ай бұрын

Is the navigation system subscription only? In my bolt EV, Chevy nav does not work without it. Fortunately, it has android auto and apple carplay. Maybe it's a ploy for OnStar subscriptions?

@Jeo-What 3 ай бұрын

Lost me at... No CarPlay...

@wildonion99 3 ай бұрын

Glad it does not have a glass roof. Various car insurance companies are beginning to massively ramp up costs on them, while others are flat refusing to cover cars with them due to repair costs. Now if they can get rid of the piano gloss black trash then things will begin to improve.

@sociopathmercenary 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good reason to switch insurance companies.

@vulpixelful 3 ай бұрын

No they aren't 😂

@starshipcaptain4753 3 ай бұрын

Impressive and 319 range how much range drop for the AWD?

@GeeDeeBird 3 ай бұрын

It's about 285 miles

@tonym4813 3 ай бұрын

This is a tremendous value for the car you are getting! Finally an EV for the masses!!! I thought the EUV was a bargain for a commuter vehicle (I do 90 miles per day or so) with all the standard equipment and price point but this vehicle will be a bigger hit !

@kisekinecro 2 ай бұрын

This could be the very first affordable ev suv, and easily become the Rav4 of EV if they keep the 30k price tag and release the 1LT before any other trim. Chevy has clearly drop the ball here.

@srikanthnarayanan 3 ай бұрын

Looks good. I hope that Chevrolet can produce and deliver these vehicles in the great numbers to the customers.

@nikidelvalle 3 ай бұрын

If you can answer this one Alex, how long do you think before we get to see someone driving this thing?

@professorsergio3819 3 ай бұрын

If you're talking about the first drive, it's coming on May 30. And if you mean the actual buyers driving this thing, good news they're already on the dealerships (finally).

@nikidelvalle 3 ай бұрын

@@professorsergio3819 Awesome, I'm really looking forward to seeing how it handles on the road! It's definitely on my consideration list.

@ericfeldstein7162 3 ай бұрын

According to another reviewer at the press event, all reviews can be published as of May 23rd at noon EST

@AAutoBuyersGuide 3 ай бұрын

They are already on sale…

@ericfeldstein7162 3 ай бұрын

Can you say when your First Drive review will be published?

@iseewood 3 ай бұрын

If I were on the market for a new EV, this is probably be vehicle I would be looking at. Seems plenty roomy, and cheaper and looks nicer than the Blazer EV.

@Andre-cj3ec 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for reviewing a trim that's not the fully loaded 3RS/3LT

@ImagineGTAVI Ай бұрын

I like it. Add leather seats, and I'm fine without car plays. I wish there was a 120v outlet though.

@irfanhusein1445 3 ай бұрын

Glass roof without a retractable shade is a non starter for me. I own a 2021 Mach E and a 2021 model 3 and loved the glass roofs until Southern California summer came along. Now both cars have an aftermarket roof shade from Tesmanian.

@TheCapn23 3 ай бұрын

Very appealing to me as a Bolt owner. I'd really enjoy faster DCFC, as the Bolt is pretty bad for road trips. But the Bolts have depreciated a TON. Trading mine in just wouldn't make financial sense.

@MTNRanger 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a solid package for the price and importantly not weird looking.

@Sylvan_dB 3 ай бұрын

At 8:08 do I see infrared driver monitoring on the steering wheel (about 1 o'clock)? This seems like a reasonable vehicle. Perhaps G.M. is listening to what customers want in a vehicle, and trying to do electric to meet those customers rather than trying to sell what they think customers should want.

@LD-mo6xw 2 ай бұрын

In Canada this is priced identical to an Ionic 5 at $55k (AWD). It’s no bargain up here.

@N8Marrufo 3 ай бұрын

The thing nobody is mentioning with the equinox is the pack voltage. While it reports 150kW charging, the actual battery is about 300v nominal based on a conversation I had with a GM engineer at a charging station. This means if you head to a chargepoint cpe250 or other less prominent DC fast charging locations, you'll be capped at about 50kW fast charging as the cables are 200 amp limited. You need to be at nicer stations with cooled cables also capable of doing 500amps. Those are not the most common stations at this time.

@rcpmac 3 ай бұрын

Equinox DC Fast charge is 150kw

@TreDeuce-qw3kv 3 ай бұрын

It pushes all the buttons for me, but would like RWD, sunroof, and a CD player. Styling is just fine and interesting. GM aerodynamicists put some effort into that and the interior and cargo capacity is two thumbs up. Available range in either drive version is not an issue for me or most. Would like the faster AWD model, but cost would be a consideration, plus I would be tempted too often to use the power and that would add to degradation of batteries and drive system, tires, though, I would be able to haul a heavier trailer. Pricing is a bit high for me cuz I probably wouldn't qualify for the Fed, though, the state might have some monies to add. As I see it currently, there are a lot of good used EV's coming on the market and that would have to be considered versus any new EV. Looking forward, Alex, to your drive report.

@cypvh74 3 ай бұрын

Sunroof is an available option

@cypvh74 3 ай бұрын

The tax credit is now available as point of sale rebate, and your tax liability doesn’t matter if you go that route. The only issue is if you make more than the income threshold. It’s like 150k for individual or $300k for married filing jointly.

@DefundTheFringes 2 ай бұрын

Another glass roof issue: What if you fly around in a rollover crash or just hit your head bouncing? Any give from the inside?

@General_M 3 ай бұрын

7:14 the most logical reason is so that Chevy can sell you a data plan and increase their services revenue. There’s no other reason to do away with Android Auto and CarPlay.

@rcpmac 3 ай бұрын

Oh I thought Google was android...

@General_M 3 ай бұрын

@@rcpmac they are, but Android Automotive and Android Auto aren’t the same thing. With Android Automotive, it’s the head unit OS and requires the vehicle to have data connection to use features like the map or music streaming services. Android Auto and CarPlay runs on your phone, uses your phone’s data connection to provide maps and music and projects it to the head unit. Since GM did away with Android Auto and CarPlay on their EVs, you now will need a data plan once the free data trial ends, and you’re at the mercy of GM to continue providing support and new features as the vehicle ages, whereas with Android Auto and CarPlay you’d get new features as the apps get updated or as you upgrade your phone across the years.

@naveenthemachine 3 ай бұрын

This looks like a hit. GM is really doing well lately Something the GM haters can’t seem to fathom

@jbmcdoogle 2 ай бұрын

Have you ever asked any of the manufacturers why they go with blinking brake lights and not design the rear lights with amber turn indicators?

@cheapme1850 3 ай бұрын

It’s amazing how GM will come out with potentially great cars but will screw them up with something silly. The Trax looks great but the 3 cylinder is just a deal breaker. For this car, whoever was the person who decided to not have CarPlay should be immediately fired. Yes, Tesla and Rivian also don’t have CarPlay but to get the mainstream buyer, not the boutique car person, not having CarPlay is a big deal, especially for the younger crowd.

@yazars 3 ай бұрын

Car Care Nut recently reviewed a Chevy Trax, and some of the design choices were alarming enough to me that I would hesitate to buy a Chevy unless someone does a review of the mechanical design and it looks ok. Otherwise I'd love to have a choice of an affordable non-Tesla EV.

@caliboyrob 3 ай бұрын

After the failure of the bolt GM really needs this win. I will say this looks like an updated bolt 😬

@PowerNGlory 3 ай бұрын

They wouldn't be bringing it back if it was such a failure.

@caliboyrob 3 ай бұрын

@@PowerNGlory it won’t be back for years… so what does that tell you?

@markaruski 3 ай бұрын

Come on Chevy, just give us a damn compact spare tire. And low the price of the car.

@rcpmac 3 ай бұрын

Just buy your own for a couple hundred. My 2015 Volvo didn't come with one. It's a waste of space, weight, money.

@davewarkentien7600 3 ай бұрын

Any information on bi-directional charging and LFP batteries for the 2025 equinox EV?

@ruffmadman 3 ай бұрын

Honestly i wanted these so bad when they were initially announced, but I ended up being a bit impatient and got an ID.4 instead. I ended up like that more than I thought I would, and seeing how they handled the Blazer, I expect them to only make a small handful of those just to stay that they hit that magical price point

@vulpixelful 3 ай бұрын

Same here. I don't trust GM to make the affordable trims at scale to sell at MSRP. At least the ID.4 didn't turn out to be vapor ware and they have improved with each generation.

@gurpreetdhaliwal4902 3 ай бұрын

Please share the dimensions and ground clearance Is it suv or hatchback ev ?

@hitman74 3 ай бұрын

its a EV its gonna suck in the snow to even care about ground clearance

@JD-yx7be 3 ай бұрын

a suv is a body on frame vehicle like a pickup truck

@cypvh74 3 ай бұрын

More station wagon than SUV. About 6.4in ground clearance. Blazer is just a bit bigger in overall dimensions, but has close to 8in ground clearance and shorter overhangs. It’s more SUV.

@hwirtwirt4500 3 ай бұрын

Nice vehicle at a reasonable cost and build in the USA.

@ALMX5DP 3 ай бұрын

Isn’t it built in Mexico?

@LetMeCook86 3 ай бұрын

Tesla is practically the only car manufacturer still built in USA!

@jayhawker2363 3 ай бұрын

...It's built in Mexico.

@bruddahmanmatt 3 ай бұрын

I know the Blazer EV is supposed to be the "premium" offering, but the Equinox EV is the better looking of the two. Blazer EV's face got hit with the ugly stick.

@Omnis2 3 ай бұрын

No carplay/AA = no buy. That grate on the dash reflecting up into the windshield is also completely ridiculous. These designers have no braincells.

@frankiexv4533 3 ай бұрын

Good work on GM the equinox looks great. This is the sweet spot in the market & it’s cool to see the ultium platforms scalability in action. I’m seeing lyriqs almost everyday now and here in nyc the BZ4x is very popular with Uber drivers. With better looks and specs the equinox will do well. Sidebar: the ultium delays were about the battery module assembly issues (the packs) & not the cells themselves but they are on track and the ramp up is underway (finally)

@jayhawker2363 3 ай бұрын

@AAutoBuyersGuide What is included on the 2LT trim that is going to be left out of the 1LT trim to account for the $8k price difference?

@SueC56 3 ай бұрын

1LT The base model with a 17.7-inch touchscreen, 19-inch wheels, and standard Chevy Safety Assist. It has an estimated range of 250 miles on a full charge. The 1LT starts at $34,995. 2LT Includes all the features of the 1LT, plus a front LED light bar, heated front seats and mirrors, and an 11-inch driver information display. It has an estimated range of 300 miles on a full charge with FWD and 285 miles with available eAWD. The 2LT starts at $43,295

@sociopathmercenary 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you're mostly paying for a slightly bigger battery

@AAutoBuyersGuide 3 ай бұрын

Sue is wrong, the base model has the same battery and same range.

@wdomburg 3 ай бұрын

Manual seat adjustment, no heated seat or steering wheel, no auto sense liftgate, no roof rails, and I'm pretty sure no adaptive cruise control.

@jayhawker2363 3 ай бұрын

If it has the same battery, I would find it hard to justify springing the extra $8k to step up to the 2LT.

@gao57009 2 ай бұрын

Are you sure about the wireless phone charger? The Chevy website does not list this feature for the Equinox EV

@laloajuria4678 3 ай бұрын

who are all these ppl that care about carplay? ive never had a car with it (or AA)....and im still alive......

@JohnFromArlingtron 3 ай бұрын

Because maps and music use up cellular data. That's what the iPhone and Android are providing. You think GM is going to give away cell data forever?

@rcpmac 3 ай бұрын

@@JohnFromArlingtron Maps in my EV, BMW i3, are GPS and don't depend on a subscription .

@mosfet500 3 ай бұрын

It's not $28k, the tax incentive only works on refundable taxes. That means if you're retired SS, pensions, etc. are not covered. GM isn't including Apple and Android because they want to sell you a monthly service, that's how manufacturers hope to make up some of the repair losses.

@Programmer7 2 ай бұрын

The tax credit doesn't work like that anymore. Dealers registered with the federal govt instantly rebate the full amount at point of sale--IF the car is under USD55,000 (sedans)/USD80,000 (SUVs), and IF you don't make too much income (USD150,000 single/USD300,000 married).

@mosfet500 2 ай бұрын

@@Programmer7 Good to know, thanks. I'll check it out.