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my son just bought one, he loves this car, plugs it in nightly when rates are low. nice simple interior with 2 screens. 10 years on the battery. it's a nice SUV especially for the money 😊
10 year warranty on the battery? some sites say that NMC batteries only have 500-1000 Cycles and 3-4 years of life, maybe that is just internet garbage then, any more specs on the warranty?
@@billfoster3839 There is federal legislation for battery durability (8 years in most countries). The automakers can offer these warranties because even if it does drop below 80% before the warranty expires, it will still cost a lot less to fix than an ICE car with a 8 -10 year drive train warranty.
@@billfoster3839 It is internet garbage. Battery life is a really complex thing with so many variables but if you look at good sources like battery university you can get a truer picture. Yes, an NMC battery may only last 1,000 cycles if you fully charge it every time and run it down close to zero every time...which no one ever does outside of a lab for stress testing. There is data showing that as you narrow the charge/discharge regime the number of cycles you get before >20% range loss increases. So with a 20%-80% charging regime you should expect 2,000 cycles, with 30%-70% you get 2,500 cycles. My Kia e-Niro is nearly 6 years old and has 111,000 km on the clock. I typically charge once a week to 80%, plugging in at anything from 20% to 35%...Rapid charging is only on long trips, so I do that about 10 times a year on average. Based on previous annual sampling I've plugged in about 600 times in the life of the car and experienced no range loss at all.
@@billfoster3839 yes, 10 years on the battery, the car has free wifi for 8 years. After that he can actually run the dash/screen with his phone. didn't have to subscribe to on Star as well.
I own one. An RS. Nicest car I've ever owned and I've owned many. 29 inches of screen inside and I can verify it blows past the 513kms EPA range at times. 21 inch wheels.
I've been seriously considering one. But I heard they did not have android auto which I use a lot? I have the Bolt Premier right now, and it's a great car!
Very Fair evaluation. Those viewers who are “open” to a GM EV product, should go take a look, and if possible, drive one - (demo’s may be hard to find right now) - you may be surprised at the fit and finish, paint quality, and how they drive. GM has been on a rocky-road, yet are very-much still in the game, with big investment behind an EV future. Watch YTs from owners. . .these EV things have been around awhile, and they hardly-ever break. Best Wishes to everybody, yeah. 🤜🤛✌️
I personally own a 2024 Equinox EV. I purchased the vehicle about 2 months ago. I will say that initially I was WAY below the EPA range, but in recent weeks, I have been up around 3.9 miles per Kwh. To achieve these numbers, one will be driving in somewhat optimal weather with a mix of 35 mph and 60mph. I definitely enjoy having the crossover aspect to the vehicle. I have driven the vehicle to Tucson on a roadtrip recently. During that trip, going between 70-75mph, I received around 3.2 miles per kwh. I am a chevy person and expect this vehicle to earn its money for the time I own it.
@@benjaminquinones1890 Mine was not. I purchased the 2LT, which would have been 43K or so with tax, title, and tag. I also have a Chevy Bolt, which afforded me the ability to knock off $4K off the sticker. I have had the vehicle for a bit and it has been a great car. I just charged up yesterday after driving around.....260 miles. I was able to get around 3.9-4.0 miles per Kwh. I looked at both the Blazer EV and Equinox EV. I know there are some cosmetic differences, but not $10K worth for the Blazer EV. The Blazer EV is only a tiny bit taller and tiny bit longer. Again...not enough for the sticker increase.
Yes, combined it beats the EPA rating of 319 miles. At 3.9 miles/kWh at 35 to 60mph is 331.2-mile range. And 3.2 miles per kWh is excellent for 70-75mph. Is yours the AWD or FWD?
@Jeff-wb3hh @Jeff-wb3hh Mine is FWD. Funny to say, but I actually traded in a Mustang GT for this one. I have a 2020 Chevy Bolt as well. Getting in and out of the Mustang was not all that fun and gassing up was even less fun.
After test driving the Equinox EV, I just traded in my 2022 Kia EV6 for a 2024 Chevy Equinox EV 2RS FWD with Super Cruise. It was peppy enough for us. And it rides just a little smoother and quieter than the Kia EV6 especially going over bumps. We have had it for 3 weeks now and love it. Oh, and the seats are much more comfortable than the EV6.
@@heathcwalker OK. I have not tested mine yet on a DC fast charger, however, here are the figures from "State of Charge" test on a 150kW DC charger: 0% to 100% = 1 hour 43 minutes Note: You should never let the battery go down to 0%, so here are more realistic figures from the "State of Charge" test: 20% to 80% = 41 min 20% to 90% = 57 min 20% to 100% = 1 hour 31 min 10% to 80% = 46 min 10% to 90% = 62 min 10% to 95% = 1 hour 16 min 10% to 100% = 1 hour 36 min So, figure about the time it takes you to go have lunch, from a 41-minute lunch to a leisurely 1 hour and 36-minute lunch.
@@borshardsd Sticker price was 47,990 and our price out the door was $45,490 after red tag sale discounts but without trade-in. Less trade-in and $7,500 tax credit, out the door was $19,990. 0% financing for 60 months.
Bought my 2025 LT base (EVSE came with it but nothing I can do there). After US Federal Tax incentive and other rebates (owning a competitive Tesla, Shopping Club membership and dealer contribution) our final price before tax was just over $23,000 . For what it does, the range , etc... it's a pretty amazing deal.
I've had an 2024 Equinox EV 2L for over four months and have put over 11K miles on it. No problems, all joy. Prettier than the Tesla too. My only criticism is that the sound system is under par. Other than that the exterior and interior are great. Lots of room. Nice touches. Infotainment system is exceptional. I care about range and the mapping app (google). I don't care about getting for zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds. The ride is nice too. I am comfortable on long drives. Plus, mine came with a free charger, a great color scheme (blue with white top, and zero percent financing on top of all the rebates.
When I was young cars never got their EPA mpg rating. But things changed over a decade ago. The EPA rated my car at 31 city, 42 highway. But I get 44 city and 55 highway, probably because I have a manual and they used an automatic during testing, which is what most people bought.
I agree with Sam that GM should make a small wheel NOT base model EV that has a longer range maybe an ECO model like they did with the Cruze! I don’t need 22” wheels.
My wife and I have a 2023 Chevy Bolt BEV2. We have free L2 charging for residents where we live. No issues in the past 2 years. We do have local bus transit on 3 busses per hour, six days per year. Our miles over 2 years is about 6,000. This was the closest EV body style to our previous vehicle a Honda Fit. Drives very nice on snow or dry road conditions. With temps above freezing we often get 4+ m/Kw.
Very happy with mine, the second EV in household 2nd is a Tesla model Y. 110 charge 3 miles per hour, home 12 hours a night gives me little less than 50 miles each night. On 220 volt 30 miles per hour. Chevrolet is about half the price of the Tesla and is more like a domestic car. Highly recommend.
Sam, I was only considering the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for my next EV but out of curiosity went to look at the Chevy Equinox EV after finding out that their website showed that the Chevy Bolt EUV was discontinued. I was pleasantly surprised by the range and with support for version 3 Tesla chargers with a NACS to CCS adapter it’s definitely on my list and I may choose it over the Ioniq 5. I’m glad I discovered it before you posted a RUclips video on it. Thanks for covering this car.
Thanks for getting back on track with the EV narrative. It looks a nice car. I used to be a GM driver but switched to Renault in 2000 when the safety ratings came in.
As an owner - lessee actually - I am especially pleased with the FWD (the PNW of the USA can be treacherous in Winter), the quiet, the range (single motor LT2), the quiet in the cabin, and the physical controls (buttons, toggles and knobs). It’s able to have FWD because it’s not a jackrabbit. Most single- motor EVs require RWD because of the tremendous torque put out by their motors. The Equinox EV has more modest torque and horsepower, and it is software controlled. So it is able to power the front wheels without ripping apart the tires or steering/suspension. Shredding and smoking tires is just not a pastime that I enjoy, nor does it contribute to a better earth. The primary technical Equinox EV downside is that its battery pack is low voltage, which means slow DC charging, no more than ~150kw. The financial downside is that, almost to a dealer, the $7500 rebate is retained by GM/Chevrolet, and not passed on to the customer. Have you experienced otherwise? I really want to know!
We got the tax credit of $7,500 off the sale price and we have to reconcile it when we file our taxes next year. Which means that if we don't have more than $7,500 in taxes, we will have to pay the difference to the government. My estimate is that we should come close to $7,500, so I allowed them to take it off the sale price. FYI - I agree, we got the FWD too and it's plenty fast enough for us.
@@starchaser28 that's what I'd like to know. I know quire a few seniors on Social Security who owe little tax, and it would be sad if they could not get the incentive just because they were not rich enough?
The EPA estimate is a city/highway average. Driving at slower speeds, say 55 and under, and frequently using regen to slow the vehicle gets you closer to the city average which is substantially higher than the highway average and also higher than the city/highway average. Driving on a highway at 70+ mph is the worst case scenario for EV range.
I just bought 1, 2025 Equinox Riptide Blue, LT EV with options Comfort & Safety Package with Blackout, 30amp Charger with cable and 240v and 120v adapters all for $32,200 out the door. Got $9000 in discounts, best value for an EV in the U.S. Thank you Pres Joe Biden. Car is fantastic, very quiet and smooth ride. Sport mode is quick, Google Maps & Play built in with Blue tooth. Will never be able to buy this with tRump as Dictator.
More interested in cold n wet conditions Because i guess folks are still going on long trips in miserable weather What my off grid setup makes on sunny days means SFA to me What they make on overcast rainy days is the real test Or i sit in the dark 😉
They must have a different mile to me. I have a Tesla 3 long range 2021 and I’ve never gotten more than 250 miles, even when trying. Normal driving gets me around 220 with a mix of motorway and city
Really interesting comparison and very surprising to see Mercedes doing so well, of course they would be Turnery batteries with quicker degradation and probably lead acid 12 volt batteries and slow charging
Chevrolet bolt, back in the day, was the longest range per dollar of any car EV out there. The Equinox promises to do the same. I need all-wheel-drive, because I live on a steep hill, and we get snow. That said, of the all-wheel-drive EV's, the Chevrolet Equinox will STILL offer the most range, at the lowest price in that class, despite being ~$5,000-$7,000 US more expensive.
You want the kwh/mile (kwh/km) figure to compare efficiencies of EVs. GM SparkEV was just above 4 kwh/mile, Bolt was similar as per its weight likewise Equinox. So no surprise.
3.5 miles per kWh, but in California we pay $.40 per kWh. So that is $4 to drive 35 miles. My Prius, with gas at $4, gets me 45 miles. And it has an UNLIMITED range, will drive without any long charging, crowded charging stations, etc.
60 % city driving helps a lot & in moderate weather. And can perhaps beats the actual range, with like 10-20 miles/hr most of the time; but if driving 100% highway in freezing temp, the range would drop like a tank.
I’m more interested in having a robot car whether EV or ICE and Tesla FSD is getting pretty close. Eco-Green is just BS, but economical is a great trend regardless along with a phase out of subsidies. The future is bright.
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Following Tesla lead, GM promised to reduce number of "not needed" parts in its vehicles by 25% for 2025 models. Somehow that claim went under the radar. IMHO, that's the reason for such a dramatic range improvement
Assuming you can get the base version. When it comes to EV range, X 90% for the actual range and another 80% for winter driving. A new EV with 300 miles of range comes down to 300 X 0.72 = 216 miles of real range on average. Add another 90% for battery degradation, you get 195 miles of range after about 5+ years. We just need a reliable charging network so most people don’t get hung up on range.
@@im4udevco I don't get hung up on range for a once a year road trip. For long road trips most people fly .. s lot quicker. If your road trip is not in the winter then you get your 20 percent back.
@markmiller8903 so in 6 months I am going to buy another car? I don't think so. I still have a 100k mile remaining warranty on battery and drive components. Why get another one?
If you watch any independent range videos, the range varies dramatically based on so many factors..Lucid for example, range drops dramatically if you drive 75 mph +…my Model Y LR…I always plan to charge on long highway speed trips every 2 hours…and because of Tesla network, I have no issues on long distant drives
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Only negative on the GM EVs is the very slow charging speeds. They take 40 plus minutes to recharge vs most brands that are in the 20 minutes range. And that's at a high output Supercharger. Much slower with home charging. Peace
Being from the US, The Chevy Equinox was my 2nd choice a year ago when announced it was going to be made. But got tired of waiting, so I now own a 2023 Tesla Model Y LR. I enjoy the Model Y very much. Driving range was not a big factor for me being retired and only drive the Tesla around town. My decision to get the Model Y was size/style of the car, the Electronics and Security, and the Storage Space the vehicle has. Plus buying the Tesla direct and not going through greedy dealerships was great for me. Got the vehicle within 2 weeks after purchase. There are allot of Tesla haters now because of Musk/Trump relationships. I could care less what they think. They can all go pound sand far as I am concerned. I still like and keeping my EV for a long time. Thanks for your video.
Gm was slower than we hoped but they seem to be delivering. F tesla and its guy get three hell out of my government. The leopard will be by for his face eventually.
I will check it out. I have one question. We have power banks for our cell phones, right. When will they come up with an affordable power bank/backup for an EV?
The power bank is called the Tesla Powerwall3. Panels on your roof charge it and it charges your car and powers your house. I pay $0 for all electricity including charging my car every day. Saves me over $560 per month.
Look into the DC fast charging performance. That's a weak point. The new Model 3 has efficiency close to 5 miles per kWh. The new Y could be worth the wait.
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I think a standard EV range test should be a road trip of not less than 2000 km with 2 people on board and a couple of suitcases in the boot. Also one leg should be an all night drive with lights on (obviously 😅) and aircon running continuously or heater running continuously depending on the climate, and none of this BS of driving at 80 kph in the 100 to 110 kph limit sectors. I think it would be a fair test as a lot of us do exactly this sort of driving in our ICE cars and we need to see if an EV would be up to the task when we make our next new car choice,
@@PropanePete the test you describe would be better done by flying than driving. I don't own a truck.. When I need to do truck things I rent one. How about this one. Drive a vehicle for 40k miles with only refuelling.
@ Why? We often do this sort of driving in Australia and so do our friends. Knock off a quick two or three thousand K’s, drive all night, swap drivers. When we lived in the Northern Territory we would cruise at 140 kph (85 mph) during the day, aircon running, +36C weather. That was just a normal road trip, still is for Territorians. Grab some fuel (a splash and a dash) and be on the road again in 3 or 4 minutes. That’s why I said these sort of road trips would be a good shakedown for EVs, see if the current range can do this or do we have to wait a few years yet for much better batteries to be developed.
I can believe that 356 mile range is doable if it is 70 deg F. outside , no AC , no night lights and driving on a flat smooth prairie road at 60 miles per hour.
GM has a bad rep, that's why their good cars don't sell well, Honda uses the GM platfrom for their only EV, Prologue.The Prologue was the fifth best-selling EV in the US in the third quarter of 2024. It sold over 12,600 units, behind the Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Cybertruck, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Go figure!
I am surprised Ebmunds did not just quietly exclude Tesla from their calculations. This is what most paid for reviews do. It can be as simple as if they cabin is set to 22 instead of 20 degrees, there is always a way to cook the books. Just like the BBC having the Porsche Taycan "beat" the Model S Plaid at the drag strip. they neglected to mention the Model S was hobbled in eco mode.
The science behind range needs to be properly deciphered. Electric motor efficacy, car curb weight, battery capacity, CoE, etc. for all these cars has to be taken into consideration for proper evaluation. In the end, consumer may just be interested in $ paid per KM range.
I am not a fan of dealers either, at least in the past. Purchasing the Equinox EX was pretty easy. I bought my for $37,000. Went to do the financing, which is usually where they try to upsell you on services, and the manager said "I don;t have anything to sell you. These things do not break." Best endorcement I got on this car.
Is there any information about how long it takes to charge each of these Electric Vehicles. It takes about 3 minutes to fully fill up the tank of a petrol powered car and it is generally easy to find a petrol station.
80% every night. Rarely need to stop to charge at a charging station. 60 miles daily commute. Driven 4700 miles, paid $90. 3 min to fill up, good for those that need that.
Since I never had a frunk, I don't miss it. But honestly, the car has plenty of room. And if you has people who need to use the back seats, they are very ample. As to quality, the charge door is just fine. ITs not motorized, but one less thing to break 8 years from now. OTher than that, the build quality, painting quality etc appears to be excellect after 11k miles.
I love this channel but remember that there are tons of people who don't own a house with a garage and so it's just not practical to own an EV. I'm looking forward to the Scout vehicles with range extenders myself. :)
@@lorenmerriman8439 Choosing a car is always a balance of wants, needs and means. Bolts are slow chargers. Not an issue for me, it's always ready to go in the morning.
But it won’t though, wait for a cold day, wait till you wanna tow something, wait till you put the heating on, wait till you turn the heated seats on, wait till you activate the heated rear window etc…
It's a good deal vs getting a decent tesla model. The minimum I can think of compared to the equinox is tesla y long range (3 is too small) which is $10k more. So sounds pretty competitive, if you don't want to get the self driving. So this is literally the first affordable ev you can buy in the us that also makes sense. That was the missing car the us needs in the lineup for the transition.
Any range comments should be real world USABLE range meaning don't run the battery below10% and don't charge it above 80% which all the companies recommend. That's 30% less than all these numbers or about 110-120 miles less. I agree not a problem with home charging and local trips but road trips? Big difference to ICE. Because you know exactly where gas stations are you can run your ICE car down to the reserve light and fill up in 5 minutes. Not so with roadside DC Fast Chargers where they're either all taken or half of them don't work or they're throttled down to where it takes over an hour to get to 80%. Yes, that will improve over time but still not there yet.
We took our Equinox on a 400 road trip to Upper Michigan, from Cleveland. We charge three times on the way, up to 80-90% No problem with charging stations along the way. Our longest charge time was about 30 minutes, all at Electrify America. And we enjoyed chatting or meeting some people along the way. Surprisingly, we did not find the time spend charging to be burdensome. Added about an hour to what would have been a six hour trip, but we weren't exhausted when we got to our destination.
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my son just bought one, he loves this car, plugs it in nightly when rates are low. nice simple interior with 2 screens. 10 years on the battery. it's a nice SUV especially for the money 😊
10 year warranty on the battery? some sites say that NMC batteries only have 500-1000 Cycles and 3-4 years of life, maybe that is just internet garbage then, any more specs on the warranty?
@@billfoster3839 There is federal legislation for battery durability (8 years in most countries). The automakers can offer these warranties because even if it does drop below 80% before the warranty expires, it will still cost a lot less to fix than an ICE car with a 8 -10 year drive train warranty.
This car is THE BOMB!!!!
@@billfoster3839 It is internet garbage. Battery life is a really complex thing with so many variables but if you look at good sources like battery university you can get a truer picture. Yes, an NMC battery may only last 1,000 cycles if you fully charge it every time and run it down close to zero every time...which no one ever does outside of a lab for stress testing. There is data showing that as you narrow the charge/discharge regime the number of cycles you get before >20% range loss increases. So with a 20%-80% charging regime you should expect 2,000 cycles, with 30%-70% you get 2,500 cycles. My Kia e-Niro is nearly 6 years old and has 111,000 km on the clock. I typically charge once a week to 80%, plugging in at anything from 20% to 35%...Rapid charging is only on long trips, so I do that about 10 times a year on average. Based on previous annual sampling I've plugged in about 600 times in the life of the car and experienced no range loss at all.
@@billfoster3839 yes, 10 years on the battery, the car has free wifi for 8 years. After that he can actually run the dash/screen with his phone. didn't have to subscribe to on Star as well.
I own one. An RS. Nicest car I've ever owned and I've owned many. 29 inches of screen inside and I can verify it blows past the 513kms EPA range at times. 21 inch wheels.
Price out the door?
@@borshardsd in CDN $53,000
@randyhughes430 ty! Great to hear they are available there too. I hope it is a smooth long ride my friend.
I've been seriously considering one. But I heard they did not have android auto which I use a lot? I have the Bolt Premier right now, and it's a great car!
Hope you’re leasing
So maybe GM is on my list of cars to consider. I will now watch the rest of this
Very Fair evaluation. Those viewers who are “open” to a GM EV product, should go take a look, and if possible, drive one - (demo’s may be hard to find right now) - you may be surprised at the fit and finish, paint quality, and how they drive. GM has been on a rocky-road, yet are very-much still in the game, with big investment behind an EV future. Watch YTs from owners. . .these EV things have been around awhile, and they hardly-ever break. Best Wishes to everybody, yeah. 🤜🤛✌️
I personally own a 2024 Equinox EV. I purchased the vehicle about 2 months ago. I will say that initially I was WAY below the EPA range, but in recent weeks, I have been up around 3.9 miles per Kwh. To achieve these numbers, one will be driving in somewhat optimal weather with a mix of 35 mph and 60mph. I definitely enjoy having the crossover aspect to the vehicle. I have driven the vehicle to Tucson on a roadtrip recently. During that trip, going between 70-75mph, I received around 3.2 miles per kwh. I am a chevy person and expect this vehicle to earn its money for the time I own it.
Was it $27,500 out the door?
@@benjaminquinones1890 Mine was not. I purchased the 2LT, which would have been 43K or so with tax, title, and tag. I also have a Chevy Bolt, which afforded me the ability to knock off $4K off the sticker. I have had the vehicle for a bit and it has been a great car. I just charged up yesterday after driving around.....260 miles. I was able to get around 3.9-4.0 miles per Kwh. I looked at both the Blazer EV and Equinox EV. I know there are some cosmetic differences, but not $10K worth for the Blazer EV. The Blazer EV is only a tiny bit taller and tiny bit longer. Again...not enough for the sticker increase.
Yes, combined it beats the EPA rating of 319 miles. At 3.9 miles/kWh at 35 to 60mph is 331.2-mile range. And 3.2 miles per kWh is excellent for 70-75mph. Is yours the AWD or FWD?
@Jeff-wb3hh @Jeff-wb3hh Mine is FWD. Funny to say, but I actually traded in a Mustang GT for this one. I have a 2020 Chevy Bolt as well. Getting in and out of the Mustang was not all that fun and gassing up was even less fun.
@@Jeff-wb3hh so you have to stop every 300 miles for a 45 minute charge? Sure makes for a long trip...
Will consider it after my 2018 Chevy Volt dies which will be a long time from now. No range anxiety with my Volt, best car ever.
I've heard that it's known for getting above average range.
Power is proportional to the cube of velocity so small reductions in velocity can have a big effect on range.
True, but since you're covering the distance in less time, range decreases proportionately to the square of the increase in speed.
True but as long as they utilize the same test on all vehicles the relative order will not change. As always "your range can vay...."
Air resistance is proportional to the square (of the increase) of velocity. The shape of the body matters too.
@@SvenDanhallforce is square of speed. Power is cube of speed
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After test driving the Equinox EV, I just traded in my 2022 Kia EV6 for a 2024 Chevy Equinox EV 2RS FWD with Super Cruise. It was peppy enough for us. And it rides just a little smoother and quieter than the Kia EV6 especially going over bumps. We have had it for 3 weeks now and love it. Oh, and the seats are much more comfortable than the EV6.
Price out the door?
How fast does it go from empty to full at a SuperCharger?
@@heathcwalker OK. I have not tested mine yet on a DC fast charger, however, here are the figures from "State of Charge" test on a 150kW DC charger:
0% to 100% = 1 hour 43 minutes
Note: You should never let the battery go down to 0%, so here are more realistic figures from the "State of Charge" test:
20% to 80% = 41 min
20% to 90% = 57 min
20% to 100% = 1 hour 31 min
10% to 80% = 46 min
10% to 90% = 62 min
10% to 95% = 1 hour 16 min
10% to 100% = 1 hour 36 min
So, figure about the time it takes you to go have lunch, from a 41-minute lunch to a leisurely 1 hour and 36-minute lunch.
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@@borshardsd Sticker price was 47,990 and our price out the door was $45,490 after red tag sale discounts but without trade-in. Less trade-in and $7,500 tax credit, out the door was $19,990. 0% financing for 60 months.
GM Ev range are usually accurate and if anything umdestated.
I am going to check this car out. Thanks for sharing
Enjoy it
Bought my 2025 LT base (EVSE came with it but nothing I can do there). After US Federal Tax incentive and other rebates (owning a competitive Tesla, Shopping Club membership and dealer contribution) our final price before tax was just over $23,000 . For what it does, the range , etc... it's a pretty amazing deal.
I've had an 2024 Equinox EV 2L for over four months and have put over 11K miles on it. No problems, all joy. Prettier than the Tesla too. My only criticism is that the sound system is under par. Other than that the exterior and interior are great. Lots of room. Nice touches. Infotainment system is exceptional. I care about range and the mapping app (google). I don't care about getting for zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds. The ride is nice too. I am comfortable on long drives. Plus, mine came with a free charger, a great color scheme (blue with white top, and zero percent financing on top of all the rebates.
When I was young cars never got their EPA mpg rating. But things changed over a decade ago. The EPA rated my car at 31 city, 42 highway. But I get 44 city and 55 highway, probably because I have a manual and they used an automatic during testing, which is what most people bought.
I agree with Sam that GM should make a small wheel NOT base model EV that has a longer range maybe an ECO model like they did with the Cruze! I don’t need 22” wheels.
It also hurts like fuck when you need to replace tires, you can watch grown men cry at the tire shop every day.
My Mirage uses 14" 165/65R14, EVs use huge wheels by comparison. New tires cost me $60/tire, I don't like how expensive EV tires cost.
My wife and I have a 2023 Chevy Bolt BEV2. We have free L2 charging for residents where we live. No issues in the past 2 years. We do have local bus transit on 3 busses per hour, six days per year. Our miles over 2 years is about 6,000. This was the closest EV body style to our previous vehicle a Honda Fit. Drives very nice on snow or dry road conditions. With temps above freezing we often get 4+ m/Kw.
Not only good range per dollar but more power than is available in the gas version of the Equinox.
Very happy with mine, the second EV in household 2nd is a Tesla model Y. 110 charge 3 miles per hour, home 12 hours a night gives me little less than 50 miles each night. On 220 volt 30 miles per hour. Chevrolet is about half the price of the Tesla and is more like a domestic car. Highly recommend.
I just saw one today at a Tesla Supercharger. The thing is huge.
Sam, I was only considering the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for my next EV but out of curiosity went to look at the Chevy Equinox EV after finding out that their website showed that the Chevy Bolt EUV was discontinued. I was pleasantly surprised by the range and with support for version 3 Tesla chargers with a NACS to CCS adapter it’s definitely on my list and I may choose it over the Ioniq 5. I’m glad I discovered it before you posted a RUclips video on it. Thanks for covering this car.
Thanks for getting back on track with the EV narrative. It looks a nice car. I used to be a GM driver but switched to Renault in 2000 when the safety ratings came in.
As an owner - lessee actually - I am especially pleased with the FWD (the PNW of the USA can be treacherous in Winter), the quiet, the range (single motor LT2), the quiet in the cabin, and the physical controls (buttons, toggles and knobs). It’s able to have FWD because it’s not a jackrabbit. Most single- motor EVs require RWD because of the tremendous torque put out by their motors. The Equinox EV has more modest torque and horsepower, and it is software controlled. So it is able to power the front wheels without ripping apart the tires or steering/suspension. Shredding and smoking tires is just not a pastime that I enjoy, nor does it contribute to a better earth. The primary technical Equinox EV downside is that its battery pack is low voltage, which means slow DC charging, no more than ~150kw. The financial downside is that, almost to a dealer, the $7500 rebate is retained by GM/Chevrolet, and not passed on to the customer. Have you experienced otherwise? I really want to know!
We got the tax credit of $7,500 off the sale price and we have to reconcile it when we file our taxes next year. Which means that if we don't have more than $7,500 in taxes, we will have to pay the difference to the government. My estimate is that we should come close to $7,500, so I allowed them to take it off the sale price. FYI - I agree, we got the FWD too and it's plenty fast enough for us.
Yeah I would buy this before a Chinese model EV it"s just the vibe of the thing
@@Jeff-wb3hhthe IRS does not engage in recapture per the law if you qualified.
@@williamgrunzweig571 Does this mean a buyer won't owe the IRS even if their liability is less than $7500?
@@starchaser28 that's what I'd like to know. I know quire a few seniors on Social Security who owe little tax, and it would be sad if they could not get the incentive just because they were not rich enough?
Nationally advertised lease: $239.00/month, $3000 down. 24 months. 😎
You may even be able to get a better price at some dealers. It's a beautiful car.
The EPA estimate is a city/highway average. Driving at slower speeds, say 55 and under, and frequently using regen to slow the vehicle gets you closer to the city average which is substantially higher than the highway average and also higher than the city/highway average. Driving on a highway at 70+ mph is the worst case scenario for EV range.
We bought the base model - with $14K in incentives, rebates and discounts - OUT THE DOOR for $20K
$20k OTD, wow! Great deal.
Any issues, software glitches, charging issues?
@@mollyspira6779 wow
You are so stupid buying an EV.
That’s a steal! What other incentives did you get?
What country?
Excellent value! I would consider this if I hadn’t already purchased an EV6
I just bought 1, 2025 Equinox Riptide Blue, LT EV with options Comfort & Safety Package with Blackout, 30amp Charger with cable and 240v and 120v adapters all for $32,200 out the door. Got $9000 in discounts, best value for an EV in the U.S. Thank you Pres Joe Biden. Car is fantastic, very quiet and smooth ride. Sport mode is quick, Google Maps & Play built in with Blue tooth. Will never be able to buy this with tRump as Dictator.
And it’s redesigned for CoF, it’s 1” shorter than the Blazer.
Interesting, as I don’t want Tesla so decent alternatives are good to hear about.
This is good for Chevy. And every one else . 2 problems charger rate 150kw max way better then the bolt. 2nd still has ccs .
More interested in cold n wet conditions
Because i guess folks are still going on long trips in miserable weather
What my off grid setup makes on sunny days means SFA to me
What they make on overcast rainy days is the real test
Or i sit in the dark 😉
They must have a different mile to me. I have a Tesla 3 long range 2021 and I’ve never gotten more than 250 miles, even when trying. Normal driving gets me around 220 with a mix of motorway and city
Really interesting comparison and very surprising to see Mercedes doing so well, of course they would be Turnery batteries with quicker degradation and probably lead acid 12 volt batteries and slow charging
cons: charge plug
GM
I hope the AWD version will be available. I think this EV looks really cool
My buddy sold his AWD version, lives in Wisconsin, said in cold weather he wouldn't trust it after 240 miles
The are testing at the socal beach. Zero elevation, and excellent weather. This will lead to longer ranges than other places.
Chevrolet bolt, back in the day, was the longest range per dollar of any car EV out there. The Equinox promises to do the same. I need all-wheel-drive, because I live on a steep hill, and we get snow. That said, of the all-wheel-drive EV's, the Chevrolet Equinox will STILL offer the most range, at the lowest price in that class, despite being ~$5,000-$7,000 US more expensive.
You want the kwh/mile (kwh/km) figure to compare efficiencies of EVs. GM SparkEV was just above 4 kwh/mile, Bolt was similar as per its weight likewise Equinox. So no surprise.
Some of these are starting to be shipped to dealers and dealers are starting to show them in their inventory as arriving soon.
I get 450 miles on my Silverado 4WT all the time. Better then the 390 I got with my Lucid Air Grand Touring with 21 in wheels.
GM was the first company to sell an EV, EV-1 1996, ten years before Tesla.
What about a Chevrolet Silverado EV W/T?
3.5 miles per kWh, but in California we pay $.40 per kWh. So that is $4 to drive 35 miles. My Prius, with gas at $4, gets me 45 miles. And it has an UNLIMITED range, will drive without any long charging, crowded charging stations, etc.
Remember useful range is only 70-80 % of tested range since full charging is not recommended
60 % city driving helps a lot & in moderate weather. And can perhaps beats the actual range, with like 10-20 miles/hr most of the time; but if driving 100% highway in freezing temp, the range would drop like a tank.
I’m more interested in having a robot car whether EV or ICE and Tesla FSD is getting pretty close. Eco-Green is just BS, but economical is a great trend regardless along with a phase out of subsidies. The future is bright.
I want to see it be out there without fires and I want to see how it does in IIHS Safety testing!
With respect, the way you plug your solar array installer at almost every video tells me you do have some sort of financial connection to this business
Following Tesla lead, GM promised to reduce number of "not needed" parts in its vehicles by 25% for 2025 models. Somehow that claim went under the radar. IMHO, that's the reason for such a dramatic range improvement
Assuming you can get the base version. When it comes to EV range, X 90% for the actual range and another 80% for winter driving. A new EV with 300 miles of range comes down to 300 X 0.72 = 216 miles of real range on average. Add another 90% for battery degradation, you get 195 miles of range after about 5+ years. We just need a reliable charging network so most people don’t get hung up on range.
Just use Tesla chargers
Charge at home like ninety percent of EV drivers do now.🤷♂️
@@im4udevco I don't get hung up on range for a once a year road trip.
For long road trips most people fly .. s lot quicker.
If your road trip is not in the winter then you get your 20 percent back.
Nobody who owns an EV dtives it for more than 3 years.
@markmiller8903 so in 6 months I am going to buy another car?
I don't think so.
I still have a 100k mile remaining warranty on battery and drive components.
Why get another one?
If you watch any independent range videos, the range varies dramatically based on so many factors..Lucid for example, range drops dramatically if you drive 75 mph +…my Model Y LR…I always plan to charge on long highway speed trips every 2 hours…and because of Tesla network, I have no issues on long distant drives
congrats 250k
Thanks Mate!
I was interested in the Equinox EV, but its charging speed is not the best. The Chevy Bolt was well known for bet above average mileage.
لا احد يهتم بمسافة السيارات الكهربائية
أغلب الناس يتحدثون عن سرعة شحنها
دائماً يقارنون سرعة تعبئة الوقود الديزل أو البنزين وبين شحن السيارات الكهربائية
وهم على حق 💯
But the more you fast charge you shorten the battery life.
لا احد أهتم بهذا الشئ
نريد شحن سريع
السيارة لن تبقي عندى أكثر من 8 سنوات 🤷🏻
@@SteveBueche1027
@@SteveBueche1027that is an early rumour but it’s been shown that it’s not true.
Only negative on the GM EVs is the very slow charging speeds. They take 40 plus minutes to recharge vs most brands that are in the 20 minutes range. And that's at a high output Supercharger. Much slower with home charging. Peace
Definitely good value and it looks good to…much better looking than Tesla
Being from the US, The Chevy Equinox was my 2nd choice a year ago when announced it was going to be made. But got tired of waiting, so I now own a 2023 Tesla Model Y LR. I enjoy the Model Y very much.
Driving range was not a big factor for me being retired and only drive the Tesla around town.
My decision to get the Model Y was size/style of the car, the Electronics and Security, and the Storage Space the vehicle has. Plus buying the Tesla direct and not going through greedy dealerships was great for me. Got the vehicle within 2 weeks after purchase.
There are allot of Tesla haters now because of Musk/Trump relationships. I could care less what they think. They can all go pound sand far as I am concerned. I still like and keeping my EV for a long time.
Thanks for your video.
The next Fisker
Gm was slower than we hoped but they seem to be delivering. F tesla and its guy get three hell out of my government. The leopard will be by for his face eventually.
I just looked at Equinox FWD cost is $45000.
I will check it out.
I have one question.
We have power banks for our cell phones, right. When will they come up with an affordable power bank/backup for an EV?
The power bank is called the Tesla Powerwall3. Panels on your roof charge it and it charges your car and powers your house. I pay $0 for all electricity including charging my car every day. Saves me over $560 per month.
My opinion is…I got one. I haven’t done a 300+ mile trip yet but it handled a 200 mile all high way trip with plenty of range to spare.
This needed the NACS port..
I agree another down fall this car has is a max rate off 150 kw it’s way better then the bolt but still half off what I would like to see
Look into the DC fast charging performance. That's a weak point. The new Model 3 has efficiency close to 5 miles per kWh. The new Y could be worth the wait.
i don't spend a lot of time on the hwy. My M3LR get's over 350 miles regularly and it is nearly 3 yrs old with some degradation. Speed kills range.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned after nearly four years in the top spot of the Jeep and Ram maker, which has continued to struggle with slumping sales
Resigning is the first thing he's done in 4 years that makes sense.
I think a standard EV range test should be a road trip of not less than 2000 km with 2 people on board and a couple of suitcases in the boot. Also one leg should be an all night drive with lights on (obviously 😅) and aircon running continuously or heater running continuously depending on the climate, and none of this BS of driving at 80 kph in the 100 to 110 kph limit sectors. I think it would be a fair test as a lot of us do exactly this sort of driving in our ICE cars and we need to see if an EV would be up to the task when we make our next new car choice,
@@PropanePete the test you describe would be better done by flying than driving.
I don't own a truck..
When I need to do truck things I rent one.
How about this one.
Drive a vehicle for 40k miles with only refuelling.
@ Why? We often do this sort of driving in Australia and so do our friends. Knock off a quick two or three thousand K’s, drive all night, swap drivers. When we lived in the Northern Territory we would cruise at 140 kph (85 mph) during the day, aircon running, +36C weather. That was just a normal road trip, still is for Territorians. Grab some fuel (a splash and a dash) and be on the road again in 3 or 4 minutes. That’s why I said these sort of road trips would be a good shakedown for EVs, see if the current range can do this or do we have to wait a few years yet for much better batteries to be developed.
And in the UK it will most probably cost £45,000 !
Inexpensive EV but good and long range EV. This proved that GM leaved Thailand is totally wrong.
I can believe that 356 mile range is doable if it is 70 deg F. outside , no AC , no night lights and driving on a flat smooth prairie road at 60 miles per hour.
Nope nowhere on RUclips range tests are even close.. Irrefutable.. Charging speeds suck, slow as molasses, dealers play games....
I went on line the real nos are $42K starting price
I would want to see the out of spec crew testing this head to head with the model Y.
On Chevrolet website this is over $45,000.00, I couldn't build a cheaper version.
Love my Bolt. It has exceeded my expectations and exceeded them. It was cheap to buy.
GM has a bad rep, that's why their good cars don't sell well, Honda uses the GM platfrom for their only EV, Prologue.The Prologue was the fifth best-selling EV in the US in the third quarter of 2024. It sold over 12,600 units, behind the Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Cybertruck, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Go figure!
I am surprised Ebmunds did not just quietly exclude Tesla from their calculations. This is what most paid for reviews do. It can be as simple as if they cabin is set to 22 instead of 20 degrees, there is always a way to cook the books. Just like the BBC having the Porsche Taycan "beat" the Model S Plaid at the drag strip. they neglected to mention the Model S was hobbled in eco mode.
Why does the size of the wheels matter?
The metal is heavier than the rubber. More rotational mass to accelerate and decelerate
I find it extremely difficult to believe that anyone could get $27,500 out the door for this vehicle - even with the $7500 tax rebate.
You are right about inside EVs, lots of FUD, I stopped reading the site
‘Out of Spec’ range testing didn’t get anything close to these numbers… they got 274 miles running it until it literally died on the side of the road!
Out of spec does a highway test at constant speed. The 356 mile result is from mixed city and highway driving equivalent to the EPA testing.
That was the AWD model. Another reviewer by the name of State of Charge tested the FWD model and got 303 miles at 70mph.
@@bahamatodd Exactly. Thank you.
Exactly! Wildly exaggerated range claims and testimonies.. Irrefutable real range tests on RUclips..
The science behind range needs to be properly deciphered. Electric motor efficacy, car curb weight, battery capacity, CoE, etc. for all these cars has to be taken into consideration for proper evaluation. In the end, consumer may just be interested in $ paid per KM range.
I might be wrong but I thought GM announced they were ceasing production of the Equinox EV due to poor sales.
Yes, you might be wrong.
It’s GM and will involve dealing with a dealer. That’s a hard NO on both counts.
I am not a fan of dealers either, at least in the past. Purchasing the Equinox EX was pretty easy. I bought my for $37,000. Went to do the financing, which is usually where they try to upsell you on services, and the manager said "I don;t have anything to sell you. These things do not break." Best endorcement I got on this car.
Without Subsidy , that's $ 44,000 dear .....
In India we can create such Vehicles for less than $ 24,000 (with a 60% Tax on Vehicles Included !)
Is there any information about how long it takes to charge each of these Electric Vehicles.
It takes about 3 minutes to fully fill up the tank of a petrol powered car and it is generally easy to find a petrol station.
80% every night. Rarely need to stop to charge at a charging station. 60 miles daily commute. Driven 4700 miles, paid $90. 3 min to fill up, good for those that need that.
Wanna bet? I picked mine up 2 weeks ago and that range is true. Highway 70mph 253 miles.
I saw a review of this car don't like the build quality charge door and lack of frunk
Since I never had a frunk, I don't miss it. But honestly, the car has plenty of room. And if you has people who need to use the back seats, they are very ample. As to quality, the charge door is just fine. ITs not motorized, but one less thing to break 8 years from now. OTher than that, the build quality, painting quality etc appears to be excellect after 11k miles.
How and when did Chevy made the technology and production jump to that point?
350miles below 30k€ ?
Which batteries do they use?
356 miles in the outback not going touch anything
Then it would make a good school janitor, or catholic priest.
All very well, my kangoo van is meant to do 189 miles when it's cold though ii get 90 if that
Equinox is 35k in America, so not going to be cheaper here :-(
I love this channel but remember that there are tons of people who don't own a house with a garage and so it's just not practical to own an EV. I'm looking forward to the Scout vehicles with range extenders myself. :)
where do u get 27500 price tag? I went to chevy and that is a big NO.
Finally, an affordable EV
I paid $22,500 total for a new 2023 Bolt EUV.
@steven4315 that is great unless the charging speed is an issue, and for me that was the deal breaker.
@@lorenmerriman8439 Choosing a car is always a balance of wants, needs and means. Bolts are slow chargers. Not an issue for me, it's always ready to go in the morning.
Good luck finding anything like this price at a dealer !
But it won’t though, wait for a cold day, wait till you wanna tow something, wait till you put the heating on, wait till you turn the heated seats on, wait till you activate the heated rear window etc…
It's a good deal vs getting a decent tesla model. The minimum I can think of compared to the equinox is tesla y long range (3 is too small) which is $10k more. So sounds pretty competitive, if you don't want to get the self driving.
So this is literally the first affordable ev you can buy in the us that also makes sense. That was the missing car the us needs in the lineup for the transition.
How much did your 25kw solar system cost?
Hows the self driving feature?
Any range comments should be real world USABLE range meaning don't run the battery below10% and don't charge it above 80% which all the companies recommend. That's 30% less than all these numbers or about 110-120 miles less. I agree not a problem with home charging and local trips but road trips? Big difference to ICE. Because you know exactly where gas stations are you can run your ICE car down to the reserve light and fill up in 5 minutes. Not so with roadside DC Fast Chargers where they're either all taken or half of them don't work or they're throttled down to where it takes over an hour to get to 80%. Yes, that will improve over time but still not there yet.
Tesla doesn't have such problem.
We took our Equinox on a 400 road trip to Upper Michigan, from Cleveland. We charge three times on the way, up to 80-90% No problem with charging stations along the way. Our longest charge time was about 30 minutes, all at Electrify America. And we enjoyed chatting or meeting some people along the way. Surprisingly, we did not find the time spend charging to be burdensome. Added about an hour to what would have been a six hour trip, but we weren't exhausted when we got to our destination.