Bought first Chevy Bolt in 2019, second Bolt Euv in 2023, just ordered a 2024 Equinox. No servicing, no repairs, no problems with the Bolts - excellent trade in numbers too. Charging is just a few cents on the dollar compared to gas in Ontario - we are all nuclear, solar and wind with excellent low charge rates over night on home chargers. We support good paying skilled jobs right here in Ontario every time we fill up, not supporting oil producing countries that utterly despise us, and everything we stand for, no way. I’m all in electric - they can line up at the food banks!
Don't have to wait. Had mine for months and it's been the best car purchase I've ever made. Saving a ton in fuel cost, no oil changes, 1/2 the brake jobs, and access to the Tesla Supercharging Network. Beautiful tech to boot
The Equinox is probably the most important and best new vehicle GM has introduced in 25 years. I’ve never bought a GM in my lifetime of course for obvious reasons, but this is a vehicle worth actually considering. Well done GM! 👍 EV Rating 7.5/10 ✅ Note: A comparable loaded BYD EV is only $15,000. After rebates in BC ($9,000) only $6,000. 😮
A BYD is not comparable, different league. The Equinox is a computer on wheels, like a Tesla or a Mustang Mach E. The BYD is just a regular car with a battery and electric motor.
I bought the base 2025 LT EV the other day. Got an exceptional price after all the credits off the $34,995 MSRP. I think most, if not all , these credits will disappear next year, so got the deals while they’re available. Moved from a 17 Volt Premier to this and never looking back. Love the care.
I bought a 3LT AWD 7 week ago. Very satisfied so far. Recently drove a 2023 ICE Blazer with V6. The AWD Equinox EV is the superior choice. Better handling and ride comfort (despite 21" wheels). More quiet. Better Infotainment and navigation. With subsidies, the Equinox EV in Quebec is actually, for now, cheaper than the ICE Blazer. No brainer unless you don't have access to charging.
An excellent review. My only criticism is that the only information about the battery included was that the vehicle contains a "Lithium-ion battery". That is like saying that a non-ev contains a gasoline engine, and no further details. Some of us are very interested in learning if it contains a NMC battery or a LFP battery. That's all that has to be said; if you know the difference, you don't need any more. If you don't know the difference, you probably don't care.
Hello. Great video as always. We did it! 3LT FWD, and we love it! It’s very supple and simple to drive, and we can confirm that with caution, the exact autonomy is greater than announced… the seats are very comfortable, and the drive is smooth! Great job GM.
I think buying is better than leasing because for this vehicle it's a solid choice and the cost to own will be excellent. I look at it as an investment, expecting to keep the Equinox I've now bought for many years.
These reviews are among the best available. However I don’t know why it is suggested that a plug in hybrid would be a better option. At the recent EV show in Vancouver, Sandy Munro was asked about plug-in hybrids. His reply was that plug in hybrids are likely the Pet Rock of the future. I think it safe to that most EV owners would agree.
This is a game changer. I would buy this over a Tesla Model Y personally. As for the battery being modular and able to just replace a component I call bs. I was told the same thing with my Hyundai hybrid and that was a sales pitch. The only solution when your battery starts having issues is to replace the whole thing. They don't even consider replacing a module.
I've never had an EV, but I would consider one, and this looks attractive. I really like the modular battery, theoretically if any defects ever showed up I could replace the dud modules myself. Time will reveal if the Equinox is as reliable overall as EVs from other companies.
I think it's important to be meantioned that the quality of this vehicle's drive train is back by the confidence of Honda via the Prologue. If they're willing to put their name on it, that is a big promotion.
The MSRP I see for this car in Canada is $51K. The only incentive I can think about is the one where I buy an eBike with studded tires for the Ottawa winter, and to keep my 2013 Santa Fe running for those longer commutes or when I need to drive my family to places. Also, not Apple Carplay? I am not a fan boy but this would only make it more annoying for my household where we are three drivers and simply plugging our phones gives us immediate phone connectivity to the infotainment/gps.
Subcriptions for in-dash technology? Will drivers eventually have to pay subscription fees for the GM/Google in-dash technology that they would normally get at no additional cost if they could use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? Is the technology integration more convenient for Android phone users than iPhone users? Thank you for the excellent review.
I wish you covered the Charging: I noticed the 2024 Ev had pretty slow charging! I was hoping to hear How the 2025 was. I held off on Buying one this week.
The gas powered Equinox only has 175hp, there is no engine upgrade available even on top trim, and it's not cheap so the EV version is a real value and more powerful.
EVs should have a theoretical inherent advantage in that department. There's no transmission and it doesn't need regular oil changes. It's a fundamentally simpler machine with fewer moving parts and therefore, fewer points of failure. When complexity is reduced, reliability tends to increase.
@@jrghays46 Really? You are such a fine example of daydreaming. While your words may sound nice to you - they are pretty close to the EVangelists mantras (not based on science, but on the "eco"-Marxist ideology/propaganda) - the harsh reality is that the BEV segment is the least reliable, while the HEV/SCH (Self-Charging Hybrids) segment is the most reliable. Your opinion is dead wrong as the statistics indicate the contrary. "Should have" is beaten by the "have not" happened in reality.
@@jrghays46 According to the "eco"-Marxist ideology you are right there. But the truth is that while ICE cars and HEV have a bigger mechanical complexity (but the most reliable - perfected in decades - with the top Japanese cars), the BEV and PHEV are having a higher electrical/electronical complexity that makes them the least reliable segments and also the most expensive on both short and long term (according to statistics from likes of Consumer Reports). The SCH (Self-Charging Hybrids) are the best of both worlds, having less mechanical parts and less electric complexity.
What manufacturers have reliable EVs? It’s a whole new game compared to the tried and true ICE vehicles. I’m just happy that GM is rolling out some new EVs. Rome wasn’t built in a year.
@@maximus0928 Most models haven't been on the market long enough to give a great answer, but there are many Tesla model 3s and Ys with over 100k miles. I've seen Bolts with 250k miles. EVs have inherent advantages that lend themselves to a long lifespan - namely reduced complexity and far fewer moving parts.
This is a good-looking budget EV. All EV prices and ranges should be comparable to their ICE counterparts so people would buy them. In terms of reliability and longevity of EV, the batteries are the primary reason why it doesn't last as long as ICE vehicles. Consumers should be able to replace these batteries in the long run at a cheaper cost. However, this won't be achievable if car companies remain greedy to monopolize or jack up their profits.
Thankfully that should change before it's a huge problem. Most of the cars have similar battery warranties to ICE drive train warranties. Batteries for older EVs have lasted 10+ years with minimal or manageable degradation and with the jump to better chemistry or better tech in general a replacement pack in 10 years will be VASTLY cheaper than it is now
Canada EV incentives sucks. The US $7,500(12,000Cdn) compared Canada lousy $5,000. Bring affordable EV from China more than half the price less than EV in North America EV
I should go for this car, next year tax credit will not be there under Trump because He's friendly with big oil folks. Tesla is a teaser for nerds, don't want to drive around with a giant ipad without center console, your eyes got right-crooked after driving the Tesla for a while.
Let's take China auto market as a comparison. It is gradually becoming an smart phone business: you can find almost all components from the supply chain, and companies without much experience in gas car can easily enter this industry and start to assemble EVs. Because this fierce competition, EV is now much cheaper and more functional than gas cars. Almost all companies are at loss, and even gas cars of the same model are selling at much lower price in China than in US.
Don't forget to mention the plastic pieces on back doors - this is the most unattractive part for me. If you do soft on the front doors why to keep hard plastic on the rear?? Even Korean makers doesn't do that. This is why I'm not getting this car.
Wrong. The Equinox does not have cylindrical cells. It is the same modular cell system developed in collaboration with LG and used in the Hummer, Lyriq, Silverado and Blazer. GM has announced they are open to alternative systems in the future. The new Bolt, for instance, will have LFP chemistry and the format of those cells is, as far as I know, unconfirmed
Well, with Trump now running the show, you can kiss the $7500 federal tax credit goodbye. Trump is trying to simultaneously destroy the EV market and, move the market directly in favor of Musk. Hmmm. Now, I’m not sure buying any EV is a good idea. 😅
But then you get the worst of both worlds. You still have to go to the gas station and do oil changes. Instead of a simpler (and likely more reliable) mechanical system that requires less maintenance, you still have to do all the gas car stuff.
@@jrghays46 I'm not sure what you're implying. Gas vehicle and Electric? They both have their downfalls. I drive too much to rely on EV(not enough range) and the gas version of the Equinox isn't especially good on mpg plus IMO small displacement turbo engines are not exactly a recipe for longevity. A simple gas engine coupled with hybrid tech seems to be the best ticket AT THIS POINT.....At least you minimize your gas station stops and what's the big deal with doing a oil change? Oil change intervals are pretty spaced out now and the oil is synthetic.
@@lorimcquinn3966 The implication is that you're buying a product that will cost you more in the long run and be less reliable. You still have oil changes, air filter changes, belt replacements and so on and so forth. You still have the inconvenience and greater cost of buying gas instead of charging at home for a fraction of the cost. You have the complexity of a gas engine and transmission with all their moving parts and different points of failure. You're getting none of the benefits of an EV and all of the drawbacks of a gas car, only with improved fuel economy. For the vast majority of use cases, a 315 mile range vehicle is plenty for a day's commute. If you're that adamant that you need extreme range, 400 mile plus options exist. Or you can buy a Hyundai or Kia that fast charges in 18 mins.
@@jrghays46 The EV will typically be more expensive up front. Like any mechanical device, it will also require maintenance of some type. I'd much rather work on a hybrid than a EV, electrics are a whole different breed. Range is everything and without a charge, you'll go nowhere. There's a lot of areas, typically rural who don't have the infrastructure to handle a fast charging station. At least with a Hybrid, the vehicle will move and not rely on a charging station. IMO , a different fuel from a non-petroleum base is the solution. Not a EV vehicle charged by current, created by coal burning power plants.
@@lorimcquinn3966 EVs are not more expensive upfront anymore, that was the whole point of this video! Equinox is $27.5k with the federal incentive. In places like Colorado, additional state incentives make it under $20k! The average price per car transaction last quarter was $47.5k. The equinox is $20k cheaper with lower operating costs before state incentives!
GM's fall will be accelerated by the BEV scam - the (99% probability) unreliable Equinox price is too high (vs. a high replacement battery cost). Smart people will continue to purchase top reliable and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Japanese cars, with naturally aspirated engines (or part of a hybrid system), preferably with a manual transmission (or the very reliable ECVT), with less gimmicks etc.
@@jrghays46 Some people are so dumb that they imagine that the regular maintenance of a car from the most reliable segment (HEV/SCH = Self-charging hybrids) plus the small hybrid battery replacement cost is more than the far larger battery replacement cost plus electrical equipment expense for a clunker belonging to the least reliable segment (BEV). Even an also unreliable PHEV is a big financial mistake.
@@codincoman9019 you have no idea what you're talking about. There are plenty of 100k-250k mile EVs that are still on the road today. The battery will outlast the car in nearly every case. There's zero data to support EV drivetrains being less reliable than ice drivetrains. If you have a basic understanding of engineering you can understand why that is - fewer moving parts means fewer points of failure. A simpler drive train with dramatically less maintenance is inherently more reliable, not less.
@@jrghays46 It is obvious you are just an internet warrior fighting an electronics engineer and statistics (Consumer Reports annual reliability survey is placing the BEV as the least reliable segment). Where is your data? I presented facts and statistics and you have just ignorant opinions/claims about the topic. Btw, even a kid can make the calculation for the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of a car and that is obviously far larger for a BEV or a PHEV than for a hybrid or an ICE car (just check the 10-years ownership cost that presents Tesla in front of Toyota - if you extend it to 20 years, to incorporate batteries' replacements costs plus electrical equipment expense then Tesla is moving to a huge TCO). Sit down and research before writing fiction.
Charging is a deal breaker! Who has time to wait to charge and it's not easy to find a charger. If anything goes wrong, you have to take it to the dealership to get it fixed and we all know how that goes... Battery can also be super dangerous! If it gets wet, it will catch fire and explode!!! I would stick to the non-turbo gasoline vehicle and will get a Toyota instead. Additionally, the fact that this Equinox has no apple carplay is RIDICULOUS!!!
@@sdunneca People don't realize they are sitting on a bomb when they buy electric or even hybrid cars. There is SO MUCH ENERGY packed into that battery that one short circuit as result of an accident or water damage can ignite the car like a giant bonefire in a couple of seconds! NO THANKS, I'll PASS!!!
Charging is easy. downloads plug share. Problem solved. I've road tripped across Texas to the California coast and back twice in a Bolt EV. Once with a dirt bike carried on the back. Your angle is nonsense.
@@floridaoutdooradventures8981 take a guess how many gas cars catch fire every year. Go Google how many millions of kia/Hyundais and RAM are under recall for spontaneous combustion. Get a clue.
Bought first Chevy Bolt in 2019, second Bolt Euv in 2023, just ordered a 2024 Equinox. No servicing, no repairs, no problems with the Bolts - excellent trade in numbers too. Charging is just a few cents on the dollar compared to gas in Ontario - we are all nuclear, solar and wind with excellent low charge rates over night on home chargers. We support good paying skilled jobs right here in Ontario every time we fill up, not supporting oil producing countries that utterly despise us, and everything we stand for, no way. I’m all in electric - they can line up at the food banks!
Don't have to wait. Had mine for months and it's been the best car purchase I've ever made.
Saving a ton in fuel cost, no oil changes, 1/2 the brake jobs, and access to the Tesla Supercharging Network. Beautiful tech to boot
We made the jump this pass weekend and Leased the 2024 Equinox EV RS. So far, we love it.
How much was your lease payment? And where are you located if you don’t mind me asking.
The Equinox is probably the most important and best new vehicle GM has introduced in 25 years. I’ve never bought a GM in my lifetime of course for obvious reasons, but this is a vehicle worth actually considering.
Well done GM! 👍
EV Rating 7.5/10 ✅
Note: A comparable loaded BYD EV is only $15,000. After rebates in BC ($9,000) only $6,000. 😮
GM government motors
A BYD is not comparable, different league. The Equinox is a computer on wheels, like a Tesla or a Mustang Mach E. The BYD is just a regular car with a battery and electric motor.
@danibj Of course a BYD is comparable, they're both EVs that can serve the same function
BYD ... cheap copy of Tesla, what else Chinese won't copy originals.
I bought the base 2025 LT EV the other day. Got an exceptional price after all the credits off the $34,995 MSRP. I think most, if not all , these credits will disappear next year, so got the deals while they’re available. Moved from a 17 Volt Premier to this and never looking back. Love the care.
I bought a 3LT AWD 7 week ago. Very satisfied so far. Recently drove a 2023 ICE Blazer with V6. The AWD Equinox EV is the superior choice. Better handling and ride comfort (despite 21" wheels). More quiet. Better Infotainment and navigation. With subsidies, the Equinox EV in Quebec is actually, for now, cheaper than the ICE Blazer. No brainer unless you don't have access to charging.
An excellent review. My only criticism is that the only information about the battery included was that the vehicle contains a "Lithium-ion battery". That is like saying that a non-ev contains a gasoline engine, and no further details. Some of us are very interested in learning if it contains a NMC battery or a LFP battery. That's all that has to be said; if you know the difference, you don't need any more. If you don't know the difference, you probably don't care.
It’s not LFP, it’s GM’s Ultium battery
@@adamdarrow Thank you. I didn't figure that out until after I made that comment.
Hello. Great video as always. We did it! 3LT FWD, and we love it! It’s very supple and simple to drive, and we can confirm that with caution, the exact autonomy is greater than announced… the seats are very comfortable, and the drive is smooth! Great job GM.
GM government motors
@@s-man3684 ....yeah well at least it employs americans
I think buying is better than leasing because for this vehicle it's a solid choice and the cost to own will be excellent. I look at it as an investment, expecting to keep the Equinox I've now bought for many years.
These reviews are among the best available. However I don’t know why it is suggested that a plug in hybrid would be a better option.
At the recent EV show in Vancouver, Sandy Munro was asked about plug-in hybrids.
His reply was that plug in hybrids are likely the Pet Rock of the future.
I think it safe to that most EV owners would agree.
Looks interesting enough to make me look into it more. Great review.
This is a game changer. I would buy this over a Tesla Model Y personally. As for the battery being modular and able to just replace a component I call bs. I was told the same thing with my Hyundai hybrid and that was a sales pitch. The only solution when your battery starts having issues is to replace the whole thing. They don't even consider replacing a module.
Exactly: Would consider it in a couple of years, if it proves itself "reliable" and then lease only.
This is a reviewer who's opinion I truly trust when it comes to vehicles!
I've never had an EV, but I would consider one, and this looks attractive. I really like the modular battery, theoretically if any defects ever showed up I could replace the dud modules myself. Time will reveal if the Equinox is as reliable overall as EVs from other companies.
I think it's important to be meantioned that the quality of this vehicle's drive train is back by the confidence of Honda via the Prologue. If they're willing to put their name on it, that is a big promotion.
Does it have lane centering as one of its features?
The MSRP I see for this car in Canada is $51K. The only incentive I can think about is the one where I buy an eBike with studded tires for the Ottawa winter, and to keep my 2013 Santa Fe running for those longer commutes or when I need to drive my family to places. Also, not Apple Carplay? I am not a fan boy but this would only make it more annoying for my household where we are three drivers and simply plugging our phones gives us immediate phone connectivity to the infotainment/gps.
Subcriptions for in-dash technology? Will drivers eventually have to pay subscription fees for the GM/Google in-dash technology that they would normally get at no additional cost if they could use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? Is the technology integration more convenient for Android phone users than iPhone users? Thank you for the excellent review.
I wish you covered the Charging: I noticed the 2024 Ev had pretty slow charging! I was hoping to hear How the 2025 was. I held off on Buying one this week.
Sounds like a Level 3 runs about 1 hour time. Level 2: 6 to 8 hours. I just found a video Chevy dealer reviewed it.
Better hurry, the dealer just told me they are sold out till February now.
@@996guy2 I'm gonna pass, I want one that can charge faster.
@@996guy2Depends where you are I guess. Our local dealer has 5 2024 and 1 2025 on the lot.
I kept being confused when I was looking for horsepower because you put it under the pricing section of your menu.
The gas powered Equinox only has 175hp, there is no engine upgrade available even on top trim, and it's not cheap so the EV version is a real value and more powerful.
How do you pay for insurance?
I have a 2024 2RS but thought your video was going to focus on what the bottom tier "Under $30l" vehicle comes with or doesn't come with.
hopefully it will reliable . reliability does not go hand in hand with American car manufacturers including GM
EVs should have a theoretical inherent advantage in that department. There's no transmission and it doesn't need regular oil changes. It's a fundamentally simpler machine with fewer moving parts and therefore, fewer points of failure. When complexity is reduced, reliability tends to increase.
@@jrghays46 Really?
You are such a fine example of daydreaming.
While your words may sound nice to you - they are pretty close to the EVangelists mantras (not based on science, but on the "eco"-Marxist ideology/propaganda) - the harsh reality is that the BEV segment is the least reliable, while the HEV/SCH (Self-Charging Hybrids) segment is the most reliable. Your opinion is dead wrong as the statistics indicate the contrary.
"Should have" is beaten by the "have not" happened in reality.
@@jrghays46 According to the "eco"-Marxist ideology you are right there.
But the truth is that while ICE cars and HEV have a bigger mechanical complexity (but the most reliable - perfected in decades - with the top Japanese cars), the BEV and PHEV are having a higher electrical/electronical complexity that makes them the least reliable segments and also the most expensive on both short and long term (according to statistics from likes of Consumer Reports).
The SCH (Self-Charging Hybrids) are the best of both worlds, having less mechanical parts and less electric complexity.
What manufacturers have reliable EVs? It’s a whole new game compared to the tried and true ICE vehicles. I’m just happy that GM is rolling out some new EVs. Rome wasn’t built in a year.
@@maximus0928 Most models haven't been on the market long enough to give a great answer, but there are many Tesla model 3s and Ys with over 100k miles. I've seen Bolts with 250k miles. EVs have inherent advantages that lend themselves to a long lifespan - namely reduced complexity and far fewer moving parts.
Can you please review the AWD hyundai sonata?
Just discovered your channel. You and SavageGeese are probably the only two I'll watch from now on. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like my videos.
"The Car Care Nut", too.
This is a good-looking budget EV. All EV prices and ranges should be comparable to their ICE counterparts so people would buy them. In terms of reliability and longevity of EV, the batteries are the primary reason why it doesn't last as long as ICE vehicles. Consumers should be able to replace these batteries in the long run at a cheaper cost. However, this won't be achievable if car companies remain greedy to monopolize or jack up their profits.
Thankfully that should change before it's a huge problem. Most of the cars have similar battery warranties to ICE drive train warranties. Batteries for older EVs have lasted 10+ years with minimal or manageable degradation and with the jump to better chemistry or better tech in general a replacement pack in 10 years will be VASTLY cheaper than it is now
What a shame we don't get the BYD EV'S here in the states.
Well, you know who to blame.
I thought GM was getting rid of the Altium batteries
I read they were getting their batteries from China now.
GM is reducing the use of the Ultium name. Still using the Ultium system. If that makes sense, you should consider a career in marketing.
No car play is a deal breaker
Canada EV incentives sucks. The US $7,500(12,000Cdn) compared Canada lousy $5,000. Bring affordable EV from China more than half the price less than EV in North America EV
47g for that garbage?
In Quebec $5000 from the federal plus $7000 provincial incentive (that will be reduced to $4000 on December 31 2024). So, still benefiting $12,000
@@sdunneca " from Quebec " lol Quebec sux the teat of Canada
i want a prius for less than 30k! 😂 not equinox😂
its looks just like the blazer....... but cheaper in price
I should go for this car, next year tax credit will not be there under Trump because He's friendly with big oil folks.
Tesla is a teaser for nerds, don't want to drive around with a giant ipad without center console, your eyes got right-crooked after driving the Tesla for a while.
I'm hearing the fast charging isn't that great.
"EEE Quinox" not "Ehh Quinox"
Yeah, he was killing me with that.
Aye- Go leafs aye
Let's take China auto market as a comparison. It is gradually becoming an smart phone business: you can find almost all components from the supply chain, and companies without much experience in gas car can easily enter this industry and start to assemble EVs. Because this fierce competition, EV is now much cheaper and more functional than gas cars. Almost all companies are at loss, and even gas cars of the same model are selling at much lower price in China than in US.
Don't forget to mention the plastic pieces on back doors - this is the most unattractive part for me. If you do soft on the front doors why to keep hard plastic on the rear?? Even Korean makers doesn't do that. This is why I'm not getting this car.
The battery is not a pouch they have quietly gone to round cells, If a battery goes bad you will need to switch out the entire battery pack.
Wrong. The Equinox does not have cylindrical cells. It is the same modular cell system developed in collaboration with LG and used in the Hummer, Lyriq, Silverado and Blazer. GM has announced they are open to alternative systems in the future. The new Bolt, for instance, will have LFP chemistry and the format of those cells is, as far as I know, unconfirmed
Based on the increase in collisions recently, vehicles should not be over 90 horsepower.
A 30 hp Stanley could hit 120 mph.
Well, with Trump now running the show, you can kiss the $7500 federal tax credit goodbye. Trump is trying to simultaneously destroy the EV market and, move the market directly in favor of Musk. Hmmm. Now, I’m not sure buying any EV is a good idea. 😅
In the US, qualify for the IRA and want one? Can charge at home? Perhaps buy it this year or early 2025, before the laws can be changed
LOL
Muslims the EV market. Same playing field. We have a choice. Personal preference. For me the Tesla s look ugly
If they made it a Hybrid, I'd take a look......
But then you get the worst of both worlds. You still have to go to the gas station and do oil changes. Instead of a simpler (and likely more reliable) mechanical system that requires less maintenance, you still have to do all the gas car stuff.
@@jrghays46 I'm not sure what you're implying. Gas vehicle and Electric? They both have their downfalls. I drive too much to rely on EV(not enough range) and the gas version of the Equinox isn't especially good on mpg plus IMO small displacement turbo engines are not exactly a recipe for longevity. A simple gas engine coupled with hybrid tech seems to be the best ticket AT THIS POINT.....At least you minimize your gas station stops and what's the big deal with doing a oil change? Oil change intervals are pretty spaced out now and the oil is synthetic.
@@lorimcquinn3966 The implication is that you're buying a product that will cost you more in the long run and be less reliable. You still have oil changes, air filter changes, belt replacements and so on and so forth. You still have the inconvenience and greater cost of buying gas instead of charging at home for a fraction of the cost. You have the complexity of a gas engine and transmission with all their moving parts and different points of failure. You're getting none of the benefits of an EV and all of the drawbacks of a gas car, only with improved fuel economy.
For the vast majority of use cases, a 315 mile range vehicle is plenty for a day's commute. If you're that adamant that you need extreme range, 400 mile plus options exist. Or you can buy a Hyundai or Kia that fast charges in 18 mins.
@@jrghays46 The EV will typically be more expensive up front. Like any mechanical device, it will also require maintenance of some type. I'd much rather work on a hybrid than a EV, electrics are a whole different breed. Range is everything and without a charge, you'll go nowhere. There's a lot of areas, typically rural who don't have the infrastructure to handle a fast charging station. At least with a Hybrid, the vehicle will move and not rely on a charging station. IMO , a different fuel from a non-petroleum base is the solution. Not a EV vehicle charged by current, created by coal burning power plants.
@@lorimcquinn3966 EVs are not more expensive upfront anymore, that was the whole point of this video! Equinox is $27.5k with the federal incentive. In places like Colorado, additional state incentives make it under $20k! The average price per car transaction last quarter was $47.5k. The equinox is $20k cheaper with lower operating costs before state incentives!
Click bait. Such a misleading title. Stating price in usd, and after us rebates but before taxes.
I OWN A 2025 DONT BUY
You are pronouncing it wrong and it’s driving me insane. 😮
GM's fall will be accelerated by the BEV scam - the (99% probability) unreliable Equinox price is too high (vs. a high replacement battery cost).
Smart people will continue to purchase top reliable and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Japanese cars, with naturally aspirated engines (or part of a hybrid system), preferably with a manual transmission (or the very reliable ECVT), with less gimmicks etc.
EVs have lower ownership costs than hybrid, full stop.
@@jrghays46 Some people are so dumb that they imagine that the regular maintenance of a car from the most reliable segment (HEV/SCH = Self-charging hybrids) plus the small hybrid battery replacement cost is more than the far larger battery replacement cost plus electrical equipment expense for a clunker belonging to the least reliable segment (BEV). Even an also unreliable PHEV is a big financial mistake.
@@codincoman9019 you have no idea what you're talking about. There are plenty of 100k-250k mile EVs that are still on the road today. The battery will outlast the car in nearly every case. There's zero data to support EV drivetrains being less reliable than ice drivetrains. If you have a basic understanding of engineering you can understand why that is - fewer moving parts means fewer points of failure. A simpler drive train with dramatically less maintenance is inherently more reliable, not less.
@@jrghays46 It is obvious you are just an internet warrior fighting an electronics engineer and statistics (Consumer Reports annual reliability survey is placing the BEV as the least reliable segment).
Where is your data? I presented facts and statistics and you have just ignorant opinions/claims about the topic.
Btw, even a kid can make the calculation for the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of a car and that is obviously far larger for a BEV or a PHEV than for a hybrid or an ICE car (just check the 10-years ownership cost that presents Tesla in front of Toyota - if you extend it to 20 years, to incorporate batteries' replacements costs plus electrical equipment expense then Tesla is moving to a huge TCO).
Sit down and research before writing fiction.
Where? I don't see any Japanese manual car? What are you smoking?
As soon as you said EV I started laughing!!
The rest of the planet Earth does not.
Charging is a deal breaker! Who has time to wait to charge and it's not easy to find a charger. If anything goes wrong, you have to take it to the dealership to get it fixed and we all know how that goes... Battery can also be super dangerous! If it gets wet, it will catch fire and explode!!! I would stick to the non-turbo gasoline vehicle and will get a Toyota instead. Additionally, the fact that this Equinox has no apple carplay is RIDICULOUS!!!
Install a charger in your house
And buy some fire extinguisher, just in case…
@@sdunneca People don't realize they are sitting on a bomb when they buy electric or even hybrid cars. There is SO MUCH ENERGY packed into that battery that one short circuit as result of an accident or water damage can ignite the car like a giant bonefire in a couple of seconds! NO THANKS, I'll PASS!!!
Charging is easy. downloads plug share. Problem solved.
I've road tripped across Texas to the California coast and back twice in a Bolt EV. Once with a dirt bike carried on the back. Your angle is nonsense.
@@floridaoutdooradventures8981 take a guess how many gas cars catch fire every year. Go Google how many millions of kia/Hyundais and RAM are under recall for spontaneous combustion. Get a clue.
When I went online the price is Sale Price $51,785?
The best advice you gave is to wait a year to see if government motors has the bugs 🪳 worked out
GM government motors. Good one 👍
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