[stein_325i]

*Updated 9/8/22 with Official Press Release*

2024 EQUINOX EV: AN AFFORDABLE, FUNCTIONAL AND STYLISH EV

Originally Posted by Chevy Pressroom

NEW YORK – After introducing the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Blazer EV this year, Chevrolet’s blitz of electric vehicle rollouts continues with a third introduction: the all-new 2024 Equinox EV — an affordable all-electric SUV tailored to help modern families make a seamless, confident and uncompromising transition to an EV.

“We are at a turning point where EVs will be the mainstream choice for the next generation of customers and Equinox EV will lead this charge for us,” said Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors. “With the flexibility of GM’s Ultium Platform, we are bringing to market vehicles at nearly every price point and for every purpose.”

With a starting price of around $30,0001 on the 1LT, the Equinox EV plugs Chevrolet into the critical compact SUV segment and is expected to be the most affordable EV in its class11. It rounds out an electrified portfolio that covers major segments, including full-size trucks (Silverado EV), midsize SUVs (Blazer EV) and compact SUVs (Bolt EV and Bolt EUV). Plus, it will also be available with up to an available GM-estimated 300 miles of range on a full charge2.

“Chevrolet is now positioned to offer a wide array of EVs,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. “We know truck and SUV customers better than anyone and we’ve channeled that insight and experience into our new EVs.”

With the Equinox EV, designers and engineers focused on the style, space, safety and value attributes that made the gas-powered Equinox second to only the Silverado in Chevy sales and elevated them with expressive design, electrifying capability and effortless EV technology.

In addition to the Ultium-based propulsion technologies, features include a large infotainment screen3 — including an available 17.7-inch-diagonal system — a strong suite of standard and available driver assistance technologies9, and available Super Cruise4 hands-free driver assistance technology for compatible roads, when compared to the current Equinox.

“The Equinox EV is an EV for everyone,” said Bell. “It’s an affordable game-changer, offering an uncompromising experience, with more features, that won’t change your daily routine — except that you will no longer have to stop at the gas station.”

Expressive design
At a glance, the Equinox EV’s expressive design has an athletic, bold and commanding appearance that is instantly recognizable as a Chevy SUV. Two distinctive personalities — LT and RS — are offered in several trims, drive configurations and range options.

Highlights include:

• Sleek lines and sporty proportions enabled by the Ultium Platform
• Innovative walk-up lighting, with front and rear lighting animation standard and an available unique light bar on mid- and up-level LT and RS trims
• Standard 19-inch wheels, with available 20- and 21-inch wheels depending on the trim
• Available presence-based liftgate that can open hands-free when sensing the key fob is near the back of the vehicle
• Available two-tone white roof on LT and available black roof on RS

Inside, a streamlined and modern interior offers room for five, available personalized ambient lighting and a smart infotainment system3. It also has a spacious cabin, with numerous storage solutions from front to rear, as well as up to 57 cubic feet (1,614 liters) of max cargo room, with the rear seat folded.

When it comes to comfort and convenience, heated front and rear outboard seats, a heated steering wheel and even a heated windshield wiper park feature, which helps keep the area around the wipers clear of ice buildup, are available.

Effortless EV tech and more
Chevrolet is committed to making the EV transition seamless, with support such as available navigation and route planning through the MyChevy app10, which helps locate and plot routes to charging stations.

Customers also have access to Ultium Charge 360, GM’s holistic approach to EV charging, which is designed to simplify the overall charging experience, with information and access to more than 110,000 publicly available charging points in the U.S. and Canada.

“Chevrolet has your back with every aspect of the EV experience,” said Bell. “The Equinox EV has the range to take you where you want to go, the spaciousness for your passengers and gear, and technology to do it all comfortably and confidently.”

Chevrolet also knows safety is top priority for families and the Equinox EV delivers with a strong list of standard features:

• Chevy Safety Assist9, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and IntelliBeam automatic high beams
• Rear Park Assist9
• Reverse Automatic Braking9
• Safety Alert Seat9
• Rear Cross Traffic Braking9
• Blind Zone Steering Assist9
• Available driver assistance technologies include Adaptive Cruise Control9 and HD Surround Vision9, with a Head-Up Display and Rear Camera Mirror9 also available.

Additionally, Super Cruise4, the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assistance technology is also available. It allows drivers to travel hands-free on more than 400,000 miles of compatible roads across the U.S. and Canada.

Electrifying capability
A standard front-wheel-drive system with GM estimated 210 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque offers quick acceleration and a fun driving experience for everyday tasks, with a 290-horsepower and 346 lb-ft torque eAWD system available.

One-Pedal Driving5 is standard and allows the Equinox EV to accelerate and slow to a full stop, using only the accelerator. It’s paired with regenerative braking6, which can convert the kinetic energy of the vehicle’s forward momentum into electricity that’s stored in the battery pack to maximize the driving range.

The Equinox EV also packs the latest in charging technology:

• Standard 11.5 kW Level 2 (AC) charging7, which can add up to 34 miles of range per hour of charging, per GM estimates
• 19.2 kW Level 2 (AC) charging8 is available on 3RS eAWD, which can add up to 51 miles of range per hour of charging, per GM estimates
• Standard DC fast-charging capability of up to 150 kW, which enables approximately 70 miles of range to be added in 10 minutes, per GM estimates7

GM covers the Equinox EV’s battery with an 8-year/100,000-mile limited warranty, in addition to the vehicle’s standard bumper-to-bumper coverage for added peace of mind.

Available for fleet and retail customers
As with the new Blazer EV and Silverado EV, the Equinox EV also offers fleet customers the benefits of zero-emissions driving, zero gas stops and the opportunity for reduced maintenance.

“Chevy’s fleet customers have EV goals and the all-new Equinox EV helps achieve them,” said Bell. “With some putting more than 20,000 miles a year on their vehicles, it can help them save time at the pump and gas money.”

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV will be available in fall 2023, starting with a limited edition 2RS. Additional details and ordering information will be available closer to the start of production. The Equinox EV will be produced at GM’s Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, production facility.

[overcoil]

it does look good.
Would seriously consider this as my only car.

I've always liked GM products.

[AlexFL]

looks good? Just another faceless easter egg EV SUV.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

looks good? Just another faceless easter egg EV SUV.

Looks much better than the cookie-cutter designs of the past three generations from the last two decades. Making it an EV should also improve many areas such as NVH, Acceleration, and general refinement. This may be an Equinox people actually want rather than just loathing it as a rental car.

[Sedoy]

I love the styling, looks much better than recent BMW EV struggles... But will probably never buy one because of the name, just don't see myself driving an Equinox. Sounds like "econobox".

[R N M]

Looks decent - hopefully the battery doesn’t catch fire like the ones on the Bolt.

[sspade]

I agree, looks pretty good. Better than most of what they've got going on currently.

On the other hand... Im not a fan of the new EV Silverado.

[freakystyly]

The design language looks good and modern, but as mentioned, an SUV is an SUV.

Agreed on the Silverado, they should have kept it as an Avalanche and gone with something different for their mainstream truck.

[heavyD^2]

GM can make good vehicles when they set their mind to it as we have seen with the Camaro, Corvette, Blackwings, etc. To me their mass sellers always look like mailed in, uninspired designs inside and out. When I see an Equinox on the road I always think that person driving it is either a tried and true bowtie fan or a person that only cared about getting 4 wheels and a steering wheel for their money. I like this design as it's clean like the Kia EV6 except GM executed the rear end better.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Looks much better than the cookie-cutter designs of the past three generations from the last two decades. Making it an EV should also improve many areas such as NVH, Acceleration, and general refinement. This may be an Equinox people actually want rather than just loathing it as a rental car.

Agree that it looks better than the previous generations…

[Donatello.]

Doesn't look bad, but looks boring like every other basic vehicle like this

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

Doesn't look bad, but looks boring like every other basic vehicle like this

It looks like a slightly sexier version of Hyundai Kona.

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

Doesn't look bad, but looks boring like every other basic vehicle like this

It doesn't have a big grille which is a major separator today. IMO the 90's was peak decade for for automobile design and I like that some of these newer EV's are going back to 90's basics of sleek aerodynamic lines.

[damnitBobby]

Looks good. The floodgates are about to open for affordable EV's.

I guess I should be happy we have the option to choose ICE or EV for now.

[mikado463]

what's the range ?

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by mikado463

what's the range ?

From your parking spot to the local fire station...

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by mikado463

what's the range ?

Hasn’t been announced but said to be ~300miles. One of the interior pics has cluster stating 235miles remaining with 75% charge.

At $30k they have a real competitor. Kinda crazy because the current ICE Equinox starts at $30k. So we are now at the point where EV’s are starting be priced at their ICE equivalent.

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

From your parking spot to the local fire station...

In all seriousness, these new EV’s are on all new Ultium platform. The Bolt is said be replaced by an Ultium platform crossover at some point.

[its55]

That interior doesn't mimick BMW at all ...

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by M3WC

In all seriousness, these new EV’s are on all new Ultium platform. The Bolt is said be replaced by an Ultium platform crossover at some point.

I was making a joke a 'la Ron White, but I think you got it.

Yup agree, the new EV platform will probably be better than the Bolt. Seems like LG Chem tried to increase production and decrease cost and, cell manufacturing quality suffered a bit. I followed the Bolt from the beginning and none of the first two build years suffered battery fires as I recall. And 16 cars out of 144,000 doesn't seem too problematic, unless one's Bolt is parked in one's attached garage...

I find it interesting how the EV industry likes to tout that ICE cars catch fire far more frequently than EV. But the data is never presented broken down as to what is the age of the ICE cars that catch fire and the circumstances that caused the fire (e.g. old fuel hose that spring a leak or high-speed collisions). Outside of BMW's E90, which catches fire while parked because of (a) EGR heater valves and (b) faulty blower motor wiring, most ICE cars don't catch fire while parked. It's quite a different thing when a 3-year old EV has a battery overheat condition and burns your house down...

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

It doesn't have a big grille which is a major separator today. IMO the 90's was peak decade for for automobile design and I like that some of these newer EV's are going back to 90's basics of sleek aerodynamic lines.

I like the design, both inside and out. I like the haunch'd/blistered fenders, and the (EV-necessary ) big screen TV is well-integrated into the dash. The headlights look non-functional, but LEDs can work their magic. I see a lot of CX-5 in it, which is a good thing.

[stein_325i]

*Original Post Updated with Official Press Release*