To the 1LT content, the 2LT adds an 8-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, a front LED light bar (stretches around the front of the hood), heated outboard mirrors, and roof rails. Price difference in the US is $3k
There is more than just heated seats. Whether it’s worth it is up to you. 17.7-inch diagonal infotainment display touchscreen 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center 8-way power-adjustable driver seat A sunroof 19-inch wheels Adaptive cruise control and HD surround vision Supercruise driver assistance technology Heated outside mirrors Front LED light bar Advanced safety features
I thought the 1LT price at $30K did not include shipping, the new price of $35K does include shipping, that’s still a very good $. I contacted my Chevy dealer two weeks ago to see if I could preorder a 1LT and they said the only have opened it up to the RS trims…it’s coming probably next year
Do not hold your breath for the 1LT at those prices. It either won't happen or it won't happen at that price. GM has had a huge issue with their Ultium platform hitting scaled production rates. They might be on their way and it might all come down in price, but it could take a couple years. I am really annoyed that AWD drive is the price differential factor. It make sense with EVs, because the 'fast one' is also the AWD one. In Idaho and anywhere with gravel roads and snow drifts AWD is not a luxury option. I still am lookin for an EV that can do what my $25k Jeep Compass can do for less than $40k. EV's aren't really that much more expensive, but the models and trims being offered means that AWD coincidentally is in a really big really fast really well equipped luxury barge. The Equinox was my hope for an AWD version of the Chevy Bolt, but now that looks like it will be north of $40k too.
Im sure they will make 200 or so at that price. enough to put one in dealerships as a demo but never sell it car. everyone else will have to get a 2lt if they dont want to wait an undetermined amount of time for a car that never arrives.
Agreed, @GM has driven me mad with their constant changes and lack of really delivering a product! I have big hopes for them, however as each day passes with press announcement after press announcement, and nothing is actually delivered or in any significant quantity, I loose my confidence in them. I've been covering the EV market since 2016 and I've always been on the GM bandwagon. My thought is that if anyone can really get to the mass market with scale and affordability, then GM can. Lots of promises about being "all in" and the like, which is now shifting somewhat for their future plans. And just when you think they have it nailed, with the original Equinox EV announcements and plans, they do this dance now of delays and price changes. I agree, even at the currently stated prices, the Equinox EV is a great option for more affordability, however the lack of seeing any substantial production and shipments is my concern. 2023 was a year GM could have really took more of a leadership role in this space, had they built/shipped 100,000 or more Equinox's. Instead, they bled the Bolt production and relied on that for their "best year ever in selling EVs". About 40,000 units or so. To your point in this video, it is my hope GM stabilizes this pricing and more importantly, gets these into dealerships (demos) and into consumer hands, in a significant quantity, this year. More delays gives Tesla and others the opportunity to continue to take more marketshare. Consumers need choice, and it does not really come from current startups (Tesla is not included in this sense as to me, they are well beyond the startup phase and into the major OEM role), but needs to come from existing big-boy OEMs like GM, Ford and Stellantis.
GM dumped the smaller battery, allowing more efficient production. The 1LT, which is slated for later this year will start at $34,995. The 2LT starting at $41,600 is extremely well equipped.
GM's messaging flip-flopping, making promises for a quality EV under $35k and then starting the prices at $40k, dropping the Bolt then saying "they'll be back next year", the steep depreciation of EVs, the recent price drops... all of it makes me HIGHLY skeptical of current American EV pricing. I want to trust GM because they're a "real" car company (and I love our Bolt EV), but I've lost patience with the back and forth messaging and the seemingly random pricing. Maybe competition from Chinese-backed brands will force American EV makers to stop gouging with "early adopter" prices, since we're not really "there" anymore.
I was surprised to learn that anyone thought that GM would produce a $ 30,000 Equinox and I was also surprised that people actually thought that Tesla would produce a 500 mile Cybertruck and charge $40,000 dollars for it. It's all meaningless to me until you can actually buy it. I'm not so sure about a 1000 mile Aptera either. Just say'n.
I noticed that too. They also say that there is some slightly improved safety features, like auto breaking etc. I live in North Carolina, we don't need heated seats. But, I have no faith in the 1LT being available this year. Either way, I agree, this is fishy.
You are right. I was thinking the same just for a few more options, GM rise the price a lot. No even worth the next upgrade. I just hope they still keep the price for the LT1.
I do not understand why they have to have 5 different models. Just have LT (more pedestrian) and RS (more sporty) base models, and let the customer order everything beyond the base as an extra, in an a-la-carte manner. That would make things SO simple!
The base trim with no features at $35K is not going to end up happening. There would have to be massive scale of their battery production, which is not going to happen. That's why they are not offering it yet, because it's based on their hope that enough scale with their more expensive trims will reduce cost. The cheapest trim will end up being north of $40K.
When you compare this to the Model Y, ID4 AWD, Ariya AWD, EV6 AWD, Ioniq 5 AWD, Prologue etc. it's going to be 7-13k less. RS3 FWD is 52399? AWD might be around 56-57k? The ID4 AWD is 64k. Model Y AWD is 64k, EV6 AWD 65k. Ariya pushing 70k. I think relative to its competition it's much cheaper up here in Canada. I honestly don't see anything close to this price wise. Am I missing something?
To the 1LT content, the 2LT adds an 8-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, a front LED light bar (stretches around the front of the hood), heated outboard mirrors, and roof rails. Price difference in the US is $3k
There is more than just heated seats. Whether it’s worth it is up to you.
17.7-inch diagonal infotainment display touchscreen
11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center
8-way power-adjustable driver seat
A sunroof
19-inch wheels
Adaptive cruise control and HD surround vision
Supercruise driver assistance technology
Heated outside mirrors
Front LED light bar
Advanced safety features
I thought the 1LT price at $30K did not include shipping, the new price of $35K does include shipping, that’s still a very good $. I contacted my Chevy dealer two weeks ago to see if I could preorder a 1LT and they said the only have opened it up to the RS trims…it’s coming probably next year
Do not hold your breath for the 1LT at those prices. It either won't happen or it won't happen at that price. GM has had a huge issue with their Ultium platform hitting scaled production rates. They might be on their way and it might all come down in price, but it could take a couple years.
I am really annoyed that AWD drive is the price differential factor. It make sense with EVs, because the 'fast one' is also the AWD one. In Idaho and anywhere with gravel roads and snow drifts AWD is not a luxury option. I still am lookin for an EV that can do what my $25k Jeep Compass can do for less than $40k. EV's aren't really that much more expensive, but the models and trims being offered means that AWD coincidentally is in a really big really fast really well equipped luxury barge. The Equinox was my hope for an AWD version of the Chevy Bolt, but now that looks like it will be north of $40k too.
AWD, only makes sense for the snowbelt. FWD is definitely the way to go. Less $, lighter, more range, less to repair
Im sure they will make 200 or so at that price. enough to put one in dealerships as a demo but never sell it car.
everyone else will have to get a 2lt if they dont want to wait an undetermined amount of time for a car that never arrives.
@@phileasler5401 FWD for Electric vehicles is a bad idea. RWD or AWD is best. Look up videos that explain why.
Agreed, @GM has driven me mad with their constant changes and lack of really delivering a product! I have big hopes for them, however as each day passes with press announcement after press announcement, and nothing is actually delivered or in any significant quantity, I loose my confidence in them. I've been covering the EV market since 2016 and I've always been on the GM bandwagon. My thought is that if anyone can really get to the mass market with scale and affordability, then GM can. Lots of promises about being "all in" and the like, which is now shifting somewhat for their future plans. And just when you think they have it nailed, with the original Equinox EV announcements and plans, they do this dance now of delays and price changes. I agree, even at the currently stated prices, the Equinox EV is a great option for more affordability, however the lack of seeing any substantial production and shipments is my concern. 2023 was a year GM could have really took more of a leadership role in this space, had they built/shipped 100,000 or more Equinox's. Instead, they bled the Bolt production and relied on that for their "best year ever in selling EVs". About 40,000 units or so.
To your point in this video, it is my hope GM stabilizes this pricing and more importantly, gets these into dealerships (demos) and into consumer hands, in a significant quantity, this year. More delays gives Tesla and others the opportunity to continue to take more marketshare. Consumers need choice, and it does not really come from current startups (Tesla is not included in this sense as to me, they are well beyond the startup phase and into the major OEM role), but needs to come from existing big-boy OEMs like GM, Ford and Stellantis.
GM dumped the smaller battery, allowing more efficient production. The 1LT, which is slated for later this year will start at $34,995. The 2LT starting at $41,600 is extremely well equipped.
GM's messaging flip-flopping, making promises for a quality EV under $35k and then starting the prices at $40k, dropping the Bolt then saying "they'll be back next year", the steep depreciation of EVs, the recent price drops... all of it makes me HIGHLY skeptical of current American EV pricing. I want to trust GM because they're a "real" car company (and I love our Bolt EV), but I've lost patience with the back and forth messaging and the seemingly random pricing. Maybe competition from Chinese-backed brands will force American EV makers to stop gouging with "early adopter" prices, since we're not really "there" anymore.
Hopefully once other companies make NACS chargers, Tesla will bring down their charging prices
I was surprised to learn that anyone thought that GM would produce a $ 30,000 Equinox and I was also surprised that people actually thought that Tesla would produce a 500 mile Cybertruck and charge $40,000 dollars for it. It's all meaningless to me until you can actually buy it. I'm not so sure about a 1000 mile Aptera either. Just say'n.
What dealer would be stupid enough to sell an Equinox for $30K when they can slap a $15 "market adjustment" on it?
I noticed that too. They also say that there is some slightly improved safety features, like auto breaking etc. I live in North Carolina, we don't need heated seats. But, I have no faith in the 1LT being available this year. Either way, I agree, this is fishy.
You are right. I was thinking the same just for a few more options, GM rise the price a lot. No even worth the next upgrade. I just hope they still keep the price for the LT1.
I do not understand why they have to have 5 different models. Just have LT (more pedestrian) and RS (more sporty) base models, and let the customer order everything beyond the base as an extra, in an a-la-carte manner. That would make things SO simple!
50k ev's are now leasing 3yrs for $199 a month. They are giving them away right now. Supply is high
GM Pricing makes her o sense they these priced the same as the larger Blazer EV
The base trim with no features at $35K is not going to end up happening. There would have to be massive scale of their battery production, which is not going to happen. That's why they are not offering it yet, because it's based on their hope that enough scale with their more expensive trims will reduce cost. The cheapest trim will end up being north of $40K.
When you compare this to the Model Y, ID4 AWD, Ariya AWD, EV6 AWD, Ioniq 5 AWD, Prologue etc. it's going to be 7-13k less.
RS3 FWD is 52399? AWD might be around 56-57k? The ID4 AWD is 64k. Model Y AWD is 64k, EV6 AWD 65k. Ariya pushing 70k. I think relative to its competition it's much cheaper up here in Canada.
I honestly don't see anything close to this price wise. Am I missing something?
model y awd is 49k not 64k so 42k after tax credit. for 65k the awd ev9 is a bigger suv with seating for 6 adult sized people so ...
@@danielroden9424 I’m Canadian not American.
@@kevinn1158 oh god. im so sorry for you :(
@@danielroden9424 sorry about what?
@@kevinn1158 you being canadian my condolences! 😅
Hush your mouth. If you say that its 7k more for heated seats.. they will just raise the base car by 5k so its 2k for seats