2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT vs 2RS: What Does The Extra $1,500 Get you?

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  • @blownb310
    @blownb310 Месяц назад +6

    You're absolutely right about the unnecessary 275/40R21 wheels and tires on the RS. I'd rather have the additional range and better ride quality with smaller, narrower wheels and tires. The big wheel fad is out of control.

  • @dandj8699
    @dandj8699 Месяц назад +1

    Best EV focused channel on RUclips. Product focused and current. Made installing my 14-50 charger a no-brainer. Heavily influenced my decision to purchase the F 150 Lightning over a car EV platform, and I have absolutely no second thoughts or concerns. Thanks, Tom!

  • @581rma
    @581rma Месяц назад +2

    Thanks Tom for this information. I’m also starting to see more of these vehicles appearing in the central NJ area

  • @havnfunb4
    @havnfunb4 Месяц назад +1

    We have the 2LT AWD and just love it. Good get up and go and the ride is great

  • @Andre-cj3ec
    @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад +1

    I picked up my AWD 3LT Smurf Edition today. I have all the functionality of the 3RS at a price between the 2RS and 3RS, plus the blue interior trim does not clash with the blue exterior paint

  • @AdamJakowenko
    @AdamJakowenko Месяц назад +5

    Great clarification, Tom. I think GMs current trim naming convention is dumb and confusing. Glad they're simplifying it for the 2025 model year...when you'll have to come back and do another one of these videos to explain the changes again 😁

    • @SkyRL25
      @SkyRL25 Месяц назад

      2lt 3 lt 2 rs 3rs i dont see what's complicated........2025 is confusing

  • @barterdog
    @barterdog Месяц назад +1

    I have the RS AWD and love the handling of the 21" wheels. I have put on some 19" for the winter and it is a softer ride and does not handle as well. I also have the grey and the black trim really stands out. On the inside I like the colors better than the LT blue accents. Overall I love the vehicle and the size as I did not want a large vehicle for my needs.

  • @gregkramer5588
    @gregkramer5588 Месяц назад +1

    2LT would be for me if I was looking. Thanks Tom!

  • @JohnnyChronic18
    @JohnnyChronic18 Месяц назад +1

    So glad I bought tire protection package and then learned they are self healing tires. Dealer never said that lol.

  • @electricant1367
    @electricant1367 Месяц назад +1

    Great episode tom!!

  • @zoulourichard
    @zoulourichard Месяц назад +6

    Fast chagrin question: First of all, your chanel is one of the many reason i bought a electric Lightning! Thanks for your professionalism and your great work! Now.. I want to know if I'm the only guy ho is experiencing this. When charging (from 35% to 85% of charge) on a 180kW charger my 2024 Ford Lariat Lightning, i swear i can see the range disappear much quicker right after i stop charging. It's like "I wonder if i should let the vehicle sit for 4 hours" because it melts fast! I drive 45 minutes to get to my destination and i have less than 60% of battery left (40% in less than 1 hour and it's much faster gone than the slow 8kWh charge i do at home). You seem tho be the best best best guy to ask this question to. Does fast charging pass quicker?

    • @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
      @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  Месяц назад

      I've never experienced anything like that and I've been DC fast charging EVs for a decade now. The only thing I can imagine is happening is the vehicle isn't getting an accurate SOC reading so it thinks it is at a higher SOC than what it is, and once you start driving it recalibrates and corrects the reading to a lower SOC so you're estimated range drops quickly. But that's a wild guess. DC fast charging doesn't have different electricity. If the vehicle takes in a certain amount of kWh it doesn't matter if that was from a slow AC charger or a fast DC charger.

    • @zoulourichard
      @zoulourichard Месяц назад

      ​@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney You are right, in my last experience this weekend, i've used a Tesla fast charge (from 55% to 80% in 18 minutes!), i saw my Soc drop to 70% very quickly but then it was more stable and seemed normal. An article i read was talking about heat in the battery and protection from the battery charger. Thanks for answering and keep your chanel the way it is, it's very usefull! Best regards, Richard

  • @jamesdelius
    @jamesdelius Месяц назад

    I didn't catch if you mentioned it, but besides the different front end contours on the RS, the "mouth" is always black on the RS vs body color on the LT. Just picked up my first BEV primary vehicle after watching your videos. Traded my 2017 Volt Premier for a Sterling Gray 2RS 0RP FWD Launch Edition. It had been a demo, and they delivered it at 100% SoC, and showing 342 miles. The Guess o Meter just got down to the EPA 319 at 92% SoC. In town driving of course.

  • @modquad18
    @modquad18 Месяц назад +2

    Helpful tip: The RS’s lower-front grille is a pain to clean when it gets splattered with bugs - takes a long time to wipe all of those small openings. I like the 3LT as you get the self-sealing (none are run-flat) 275 / 21 tires and the same wheels as the RS, just with the outer edge surface machined, which subjectively looks better than solid black IMO.

  • @markrichards9792
    @markrichards9792 Месяц назад

    I've never regretted getting the highest level trim in any vehicle

  • @JackOfHearts42
    @JackOfHearts42 День назад

    I definitly like the look for the 2LT front grill & wheels more than on the 2RS, but I get that's just my tastes. I like the 2RS blackout features and interior more. I get the wheels being smaller for the 2LT, but I don't get why the tires are so much more narrow.

  • @LakeLake123
    @LakeLake123 Месяц назад +8

    1:40. 2025 AWD Equinox EV range is now bumped to 307 miles, up from 285 miles 👍

    • @voldar70
      @voldar70 Месяц назад +1

      On 19" wheels

    • @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
      @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  Месяц назад +2

      Yep. I do distinguish that this is specific to the 2024 model years

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

      @LakeLake123 AFAIK as I know, the motors and battery of the 2024 and 2025 are the same. I wonder if the changes in HP and range are due to software changes and if the 2024 might get an update?

    • @voldar70
      @voldar70 Месяц назад

      @@Andre-cj3ec no, it’s wheels related. The 2024 RS has 21", the 2025 AWD gets 19”

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

      @voldar70 on the 2024, you can get AWD with either the 19" or 21" wheels. On the 2025, the RS without convenience pack 2 will have, I believe, 20" wheels (not offered in 2024). That said, you may have a point, @Nebula1701 mentioned EPA may be on most common model. 2RS with 21" is most common trim in 2024. If base wheels of 2025 Equinox RS and Cadillac Optiq are 20", that might explain the greater EPA range, but not the greater HP.

  • @SGBolt1934
    @SGBolt1934 Месяц назад +2

    Question, the graphic stated the tires on the RS are self seal, you mentioned the RS are run flat. Which is one is it?. The technology and use case with a puncture is different Thanks.

  • @Aero-Dynamic
    @Aero-Dynamic Месяц назад

    I would love to see a 2024 Equinox RS AWD VS a 2024 Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended range AWD.

  • @keithmcdonnell4485
    @keithmcdonnell4485 Месяц назад +2

    When you first talked about the tires you said the RS had self sealing tires, from that point on you called them run flat tires. Two very different kettles of fish! So, which is it? Self Sealing or Run Flat?

    • @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
      @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  Месяц назад +1

      Self sealing. I shouldn't have called them run-flat

    • @keithmcdonnell4485
      @keithmcdonnell4485 Месяц назад

      @@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Cool, self sealing tires have a sidewall that is the same as a regular tire of the same performance category, a touring tire will have a soft sidewall biased for comfortable ride, a performance tire will have a stiff sidewall biased towards handling. With civilian run flat tires you have a stiff sidwall to let you continue driving for a specified distance with zero air pressure. Military run flat are different, there is an actual insert bolted to the inside of the rim and a regular tire mounted over it.

  • @prichter9798
    @prichter9798 Месяц назад +4

    how about the differance between the equinox ev and the blazer ev. I kinda like the style of the blazer better. Seems around the same price points.

    • @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
      @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  Месяц назад +2

      They are very similar. The Blazer is slightly bigger, though

    • @DatSunny280z
      @DatSunny280z Месяц назад

      Also to add on the differences, on the Blazer EV 2LT you get a lot more standard options compared to the Equinox EV 2LT. For example, a heated steering wheel and seats.

    • @greenne
      @greenne Месяц назад

      Small additional detail on exterior difference between the LT and RS. On the RS the front "grill" is gloss black. For the LT it is same color as vehicle(body colored). You just don't notice the difference on Tom's RS because his is black on black.

    • @kimballwhite
      @kimballwhite Месяц назад

      @@DatSunny280zthe 2024 equinox EV 2LT has heated seats/wheel standard.

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

      The Blazer is wider and looks bigger despite not being much longer. Based on style, the Equinox has more of a compact vibe, while the Blazer has the stance of a midsize SUV. The Blazer costs more than the Equinox

  • @melitgreybeardivey7436
    @melitgreybeardivey7436 Месяц назад +4

    What is the range difference between the 19 and 21 inch wheels? It is hard to believe that it is negligible. 🤔

    • @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
      @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  Месяц назад +2

      GM hasn't revealed that and the EPA hasn't requested it. Doing a range test on real roads wouldn't be accurate enough in my opinion to do it, because the difference will be so small, that wind and driving conditions would be enough to taint the comparison. This would need to be done on a closed track with controlled conditions.
      The wheel design (aero) also plays a role as does the stiffness or softness of the tire. The overall diameter of the tires are nearly identical but the width of the 21" tires is greater so that will cut into the range a bit. I personally don't believe it would be more than 10 miles difference on a full charge.

    • @jeffs6090
      @jeffs6090 Месяц назад +1

      ​@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyWind and driving conditions won't taint the results at all if you have two same vehicles where the only difference is the wheel size driving the test side by side. Conditions won't matter. Whether the milage could be better due to conditions is irrelevant. There will still be a difference between the two.

    • @davebell1775
      @davebell1775 Месяц назад +1

      Rim diameter has no bearing on range. The diameter and circumference of a 245/55/19 2LT tire and a 275/40/21 RS/3LT tire is the same.

    • @melitgreybeardivey7436
      @melitgreybeardivey7436 Месяц назад +3

      @@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Tesla submitted EPA numbers that suggest that more factors are at play. What do you think of the analysis by 'Engineering Explained'? ruclips.net/video/NYvKxsYFqO8/видео.html. It appears there that, on some Teslas, tire width and stiffness are factors (bad when higher values) and that rim aerodynamics can confound calculations. Lower profile tires with larger widths can withstand higher acceleration forces, whether straight ahead or turning, but exact a cost in rolling resistance and front profile. If the numbers that Tesla submitted to the EPA are correct, tires have considerable impact on range. I am leery of taking those numbers for granted, but they are compelling. [btw, Thanks for all your work on this channel and your website! You perform a uniquely valuable service to many of us.]

    • @erikstephens34
      @erikstephens34 Месяц назад +3

      @@davebell1775 Yes and no. The RIM diameter can have an effect on unsprung weight and that can have some effect on efficiency. But the bigger effect will be likely on the 275mm vs 245mm wide tires.

  • @LarryRichelli
    @LarryRichelli 5 дней назад

    By you living in NJ I would have figured a all wheel drive but I'm sure you know what your doing.

  • @Avatar1946
    @Avatar1946 Месяц назад +1

    Very informative; looking forward to an update on the '25 model year. Thanks.

  • @ElectricBrian
    @ElectricBrian Месяц назад +1

    So the 2025 LT will be the $30,000 / 300-mile one?

  • @joepasquale4877
    @joepasquale4877 Месяц назад

    Tires on the RS are NOT "Run Flat". They are "Self Seal". The "Blackout" package also includes dark tinted REAR windows.

  • @billjohnson3344
    @billjohnson3344 Месяц назад +1

    The 2024 Equinox 2RS is supposed to have self-sealing tires, not run-flat. Self-sealing largely superior because it doesn't have the stiff side-wall issue mentioned in the video. Now, being a low-profile tire, it will be a rougher ride than the 2LT - given less sidewall rubber and more wheel.

    • @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
      @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  Месяц назад +1

      Correct. I initially called them self-sealing but then erroneously called them run-flat. They are self-sealing.

  • @mmm1826
    @mmm1826 Месяц назад +2

    Awesome video as usual. I was hoping to see that chademo to ccs1 adapter in use. Hope you didn't send it back after signing that new lease

  • @derylhunt4494
    @derylhunt4494 Месяц назад +1

    Great video
    Thanks
    What about the 2025 bring back Apple car play and using the Nacs connection?

    • @Comfort031
      @Comfort031 Месяц назад +1

      I believe no nacs until 2026. At least that’s what I’ve heard. And I doubt they will bring back CarPlay. A move to make themselves money I’m sure. I have a 2024 and the lack of carplay isnt terrible, but it sometimes makes things more annoying.

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

      No plan to bring AppleCar Play. In fact, for 2025, I believe it's being removed from the Cadillac Lyriq

    • @derylhunt4494
      @derylhunt4494 Месяц назад

      @@Andre-cj3ecunfortunately

  • @DatSunny280z
    @DatSunny280z Месяц назад +1

    One thing I do like about the 2RS is that most of them come with standard super cruise. If youre leasing one, the extra monthly cost isn't much for an amazing feature.

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад +2

      That's incorrect. If you have SuperCruise, as the launch edition 2RS cars did, it was not free. You paid extra for it

  • @rodkneed
    @rodkneed Месяц назад +1

    Tom, the front passenger seat looks very lopsided. At 8:00 the outboard side bolster looks significantly larger than the inboard. Optical illusion? Camera angle?

  • @jimparr5412
    @jimparr5412 Месяц назад +2

    Tom, I am giving serious consideration to getting an Equinox as my first EV. It has the CCS port. My wife is not excited about changing to EV at this point so her next car will likely have the J3400 port on it. What do I do for home charging? If I get the J3400 cords will the J3400 to CCS SuperCharger adapters work with my home charger as well?

    • @laloajuria4678
      @laloajuria4678 Месяц назад +1

      no. they make separate lvl 2 adapters.

    • @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
      @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  Месяц назад +1

      Those are DC-only adapters. you would need to use an AC NACS to J1772 adapter. They are much less expensive than the DC adapters.

    • @OpinionatedOG184
      @OpinionatedOG184 Месяц назад

      To be completely honest, the concern about having ccs ports are now unwarranted due to the fact we now have access to all of the available online public chargers. But if you want to future proof a home charger install the yes you can install a NACS charger and use the much less expensive NACS to CCS adapter to charge your CCS car. I own two cars with CCS ports and I don’t feel limited at all.

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

      I'm likely getting the Tesla Universal Wall Connector for my Equinox, our family's first EV. If we later get a J3400 EV, we'll be ready to go without a separate adapter. If we want a 2nd charger, the Tesla supports intelligent power share

  • @mrdsn189
    @mrdsn189 Месяц назад

    Thank you!

  • @OboSoCool
    @OboSoCool Месяц назад

    Hi it’s Owen!!!!!

  • @dushandesilva2595
    @dushandesilva2595 Месяц назад +1

    It’s really disappointing that the 2025 equinox ev LT coming out will not have a NACS connector and be a ccs1 connector instead.

    • @erikstephens34
      @erikstephens34 Месяц назад

      NACS is coming out on 2026 model year cars from GM in about a year from now.

  • @FoamCrusher
    @FoamCrusher Месяц назад +3

    $1,500 more now and more when you need a set of tires. Those run flats are going to be more than the Michelins. All just for looks. ????

    • @GibsonBuck
      @GibsonBuck Месяц назад

      Self seal, not run flat.

  • @nroose
    @nroose Месяц назад

    Seems like a couple of years ago cars with sporty wheels and tires were even slower...

  • @s2hill
    @s2hill Месяц назад

    I don’t understand why the 3LT has ventilated seats but RS doesn’t. Thinking 3LT for my daughter but we are in AZ and ventilated seats are a must.

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад +1

      The 3LT and 3RS both have ventilated seats. Neither the 2LT nor 2RS have them

  • @guru2899
    @guru2899 Месяц назад

    Is there a 2BS?

  • @EM.1.
    @EM.1. Месяц назад +1

    The price is still a bit steep for a made-in-Mexico product and charing should be quicker. Otherwise, the car has potential.

  • @tommycollier9172
    @tommycollier9172 Месяц назад

    What fits my needs Is a decent car For 40 grand and under

  • @bozalu
    @bozalu 26 дней назад

    The RS model does NOT have "run flat tires" as you state. They are only "self sealing"...If you get a large enough puncture, or side wall hit, you will get a flat tire you CANNOT drive on at all, and you are stranded.

  • @robertharman4938
    @robertharman4938 Месяц назад

    The prices on these things put them at a lace where it is hard not to consider stepping up to the 800V eGMP offerings. Sure these are great for around town, but so is a golf cart. If you suspect you may need to charge on the road, the charging curve is just a joke at this price point

    • @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
      @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  Месяц назад

      Most people will never even need to Dc fast charge if they can charge at home an if they do, waiting 10-15 minutes longer two or three times a year is not even worth thinking about, IMO.

    • @robertharman4938
      @robertharman4938 Месяц назад +1

      @@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Personally I feel 'most people' in fact will need to DCFC on a few trips each year. Only for those who 'never leave town' does it truly become a non-issue, and realistically that leaves out those who do not have the ability to charge at home and rely on DCFC.
      As an example, 3-4 times a year my family travels from Michigan to Wisconsin to see family. This requires 2-3 charging stops depending on heat/AC load in the vehicle. Those extra minutes at each stop, add up to a situation that impacts if we can leave Friday after work, and get to relatives houses at a reasonable hour, or if we have to wait until Saturday morning to leave, which cuts a weekend visit short by a day.
      I do think these types of trips every few months are a factor in what many people do not consider EVs viable. Around town, if you can plug in every few days (daily if you are level 1 charging) they are all great, but for weekend trips, this charging curve really matters. If these were 10-20K cheaper than the 800v offerings then like the Bolt, people would be able to justify the time spent waiting vs the cost savings, but these are withing a few thousand dollars of the price of the 800v offerings, which makes the charging curve so underwhelming.

  • @thegreeneyej
    @thegreeneyej Месяц назад

    As a Bolt owner, I’m disappointed in GM, subscriptions, subscriptions,subscriptions. $$$, They take a good product ( the base car) and kill it with subscriptions to GM’s services. At least I have ACP/AA capabilities.

  • @Andre-cj3ec
    @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

    The RS and LT each have an alternate interior colour. My 3LT has the sky cool grey. I like it. The RS trims can come with a red interior, which you'll likely prefer if you're expressive. The red seats are, IMO, a nice match with the white, silver, black, and red exterior colours

  • @Bella-nv2yp
    @Bella-nv2yp Месяц назад

    Which one has sunroof?

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

      You can add a sunroof to either as an option

  • @Exsanguinator-bld
    @Exsanguinator-bld Месяц назад +1

    So my 20 Bolt is a second and a half quicker to 60?

  • @pioneer7777777
    @pioneer7777777 Месяц назад +3

    I would like a black and tan, black and grey or all black interior option. I do not like either of those accent colors, and I do not think they'll age well.

    • @Brutus_Maxximus
      @Brutus_Maxximus Месяц назад

      Totally agree, it’s kind of a deal breaker for me, I can’t get over how gawdy it looks.

  • @horizonberg
    @horizonberg Месяц назад

    they should just bring back the bolt!

  • @tonyn3227
    @tonyn3227 Месяц назад

    I've decided to go model y, thanks

  • @SciD1
    @SciD1 Месяц назад +1

    Well, it gives you a much cooler looking car!

  • @zmarko
    @zmarko Месяц назад +1

    6:35 kinda silly to not include a tire inflation kit in the 2RS. What if the owner decides to put a non-run-flat tire on the car because run-flats suck?
    Chevy is really making some poor choices with this vehicle, IMO. Slow "fast" charging, over priced, no frunk, poor acceleration performance, not great storage, etc.

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

      I have a 3LT with the 21" self sealing tires. For my 19" winter tires, I'm indeed purchasing what I need to seal & inflate a tire. Bummer, but I'll manage

  • @auronedgevicks7739
    @auronedgevicks7739 Месяц назад +1

    why does the LT look better? is it the color or am I tripping

    • @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
      @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  Месяц назад

      Everyone has different taste🤷‍♂

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

      ​@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney indeed, a personal choice. Also, to my taste, the black trim & wheels of the RS are better suited to sone colours.

  • @ericgregori
    @ericgregori Месяц назад

    People don’t just want an EV; they want a Tesla.

  • @dwilkey23
    @dwilkey23 25 дней назад

    Those 21" winter tires aren't cheap either

  • @SherryMyers-k4w
    @SherryMyers-k4w Месяц назад

    Johnson Expressway

  • @MarciaBurke-c5r
    @MarciaBurke-c5r Месяц назад

    Bernier Glen

  • @AugustineElectra-t5t
    @AugustineElectra-t5t Месяц назад

    Reichert Causeway

  • @MaryLuft-w6v
    @MaryLuft-w6v Месяц назад

    Corwin Pass

  • @KyleHubb
    @KyleHubb Месяц назад

    RS is definitely way cooler.

  • @jorgecintron9674
    @jorgecintron9674 Месяц назад +1

    So why is Chevy allowed to use the 3 lines for the E but Tesla couldn’t use it for the 3 because Adidas owned the trademark? It feels like Tesla is targeted for every little thing.

    • @JohnnyChronic18
      @JohnnyChronic18 Месяц назад +1

      You Tesla fanboys do love playing victim.

  • @CharlotteStagg-f8n
    @CharlotteStagg-f8n Месяц назад

    Paucek Square

  • @keithhere5868
    @keithhere5868 Месяц назад

    wow,,,,bad fast charging with high price tag....there better choice out there

  • @adavti216
    @adavti216 Месяц назад +2

    So get the one with the hideous blue trim interior or pay more for the ugly red trim. I would just get something else.

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад +1

      Picked up my 3LT today. The blue IRL is darker and nicer than in pictures

  • @DonnaWilliams-n5r
    @DonnaWilliams-n5r Месяц назад

    Lopez Scott White John Clark Anthony

  • @theredmonkey
    @theredmonkey Месяц назад +1

    Let’s normalize slow 0-60 EVs. They don’t all need to be high performance.

    • @kimballwhite
      @kimballwhite Месяц назад

      8 seconds is really pathetic for an EV, though. A 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus would beat the brand new FWD Equinox EV.

  • @wvc72
    @wvc72 Месяц назад +2

    No Chevrolet for me ever. I am a Tesla person

    • @SciD1
      @SciD1 Месяц назад +5

      You Tesla's look like a bunch of Musk controlled bots. You all look freaking identical! Scary! 😱😂

    • @BobbieGWhiz
      @BobbieGWhiz Месяц назад +4

      You’re not a punctuation person.

    • @Andre-cj3ec
      @Andre-cj3ec Месяц назад

      To each his own. I like Teslas too, but chose the Chevy for my own reasons. I wish you well with your Tesla