@fbksakskier yes, you could. Across vast areas of the US. Cars were only prevalent in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. It took decades. As for EVs..... they are still a relative oddity across most of the US Why? Too expensive and a limited use profile. There are only so many people that can afford a $50k vehicle. If it works for you, great. Let the rest of us make our own choices.
@fbksakskier The Model T is what popularized the automobile. Henry Ford's mantra to build something his assembly line workers could afford was the key. In the US, that's roughly a five year loan for $400-500 per month. Nothing in the market, EV or ICE, at that price point.
I was looking into possibly purchasing an affordable EV as a second car. The insurance on even a used one is cost prohibitive. I felt any fuel savings was just transferred to them.
You packed a lot of high value content into an efficient review. My wife and I bought one of these and we love it. And it is good as a primary vehicle.
Great review, Lauren. While I’m not an EV fan for a variety of reasons (the price points are way too high for an underwhelming experience, to say nothing about the EV limitations staring you in the face like range, charging times, insurance costs and claims including totaling nearly new vehicles, charging infrastructure limitations, recycling challenges), you gave good use cases, warranty info, things to watch out for during model evaluation, competitor choices, lots of very useful information. I watched another TH-cam channel today that reviewed the same Equinox EV. It was not nearly as comprehensive or useful as your review. You do great work!!!
As a 4.5-year Chevy Bolt EV owner, I don't really see a whole lot of improvement over my Bolt. The Equinox looks like a face-lifted Bolt on steroids. Nah. I'd rather stick to my beloved Bolt and wait for that 3-gen Bolt EV that GM promised to roll out next year. Hope it will offer more value for less money.
@@paulholterhaus7084 I seriously doubt that you've ever driven a Chevrolet Bolt EV in good working condition. With its 200 hp, instant torque, and 0-60 in 6.5 seconds - it is anything BUT a hay wagon. ...which makes you, Paul, a dead rat's last fart. With all due disrespect.
@@paulholterhaus7084 Promise? The fewer naysayers like you go electric, the less likely the government is to jack up electricity costs, allowing me to continue to charge my Bolt for peanuts. So, stick to your fossil mover and pay the price big time, I don't mind.
Had 2 bolt euvs, got the equinox about a week ago. Love it so far. Definitely some things better with bolt, but overall equinox ev is way better. More space, better ride and 70 more miles range. Gm is offering an extra $2,500 rebate for current bolt owners
Had mine about a week. I like it a lot. Drive 25k miles a yr so electric saves me a lot of money. Like Lauren said wouldn't want 2 evs (take my wife's traverse on road trips)
Lauren, please do comprehensive expense of small SUVEV (say that 10 times fast) ownership vid.. three years, repairs. insuance, tires, depreciation. all vs. comparable. gasoline Mazda 3 RAV4
Looks exactly like they cut a deal with Hunda...they trade them an electric platform (prelude base) and get back rights to use HRV body , rebadged styling panels for Chevy. But, all EVs are junk! 🤑💰🧐💯🍋🤡👺🤮
Ridiculous there is no Carplay. Also the back up camera and 360 degree camera uses only a small portion of the screen. Sorry, I wouldn't consider this.
it's summer, it's hot everyone has their air conditioners on we're having electrical blackouts will the electric grid support ev charging is the electric grid being updated as we speak I hear california new homes will be all electric and all new tools will be electric and soon enough all states will follow
Chevy Equinox EV any good? That begs the question ...is any EV any good? Since the answer to the second question is no, the answer to the first question also has to be no.
Can't get one for 37k unless You earn about 75k/Year..........Reason...You must first owe $7500 in Taxes to get the rebate. AND most of Us needing an economical EV are not earning that much..................Paul
Literally none of what you said is true. Gov no longer requires 7500 tax liability and income limit is 300k for married. Just got the equinox, it's great
With a short and shitty range of only 319 miles? Hell no! Now the ice chevy Equinox has a range of 417 miles. Takes 3 minutes to fuel, takes 20 to 30 minutes to charge. You see short down times and long range continues to be reserved for gas cars only. The standard ice chevy Equinox starts at $20,995 or $31,995 for 4 wheel drive 2025. The Chevy Equinox starts at $41,900. As for me, i fuel up once a month at 3 to 5 minutes depending on wether or not i run in for a coffee. 570 miles of range and paid off at 41K. Ummm i think I'll keep my jaguar XJl and leave well enough alone....
You don’t know rannge of evs if you think 319 is bad. That is great range. Question why do you waist time watching videos of cars you don’t like and are only here to make false statements and negative comments
@@markfitzpatrick6692 That's where your wrong. I love EVs!! I think the concept is kool as shit! But as a long distance traveler, i need and have range and short downtimes. Now put this in an EV, Now we're talkin!!! I'll be the first one at the gates to buy one immediately! Till they are improved, I'll keep the 3 minutes of down times and for a range of 570 miles. Even the good people at Tesla in Philadelphia Pennsylvania told me quote, "Have patience for that day is coming." So I'll have patience and waite...
@@markfitzpatrick6692 Oh no! 319 miles of range is not bad at all. But, with experience, 570 miles of range is better especially for as far as i and many like me has to travel. If i had a gas car that offers me 300 miles of range, it still only takes 3 minutes to fuel up for that 300 miles of range. I dont have to plug in and sit 20 to 40 minutes to obtain that 300 miles. All im saying is, improve the EV and i will even beat you to the gates to buy one immediately...
Came here and gave a thumbs up. But i wont even bother watching. I honestly do not care whatsoever whats going on with any EV. 😊
I appreciate that
I agree. Any EV is just another bad idea. No infrastructure. Rediculous.
@fbksakskier yes, you could. Across vast areas of the US. Cars were only prevalent in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. It took decades. As for EVs..... they are still a relative oddity across most of the US
Why? Too expensive and a limited use profile. There are only so many people that can afford a $50k vehicle. If it works for you, great. Let the rest of us make our own choices.
@fbksakskier The Model T is what popularized the automobile. Henry Ford's mantra to build something his assembly line workers could afford was the key. In the US, that's roughly a five year loan for $400-500 per month. Nothing in the market, EV or ICE, at that price point.
I was looking into possibly purchasing an affordable EV as a second car. The insurance on even a used one is cost prohibitive. I felt any fuel savings was just transferred to them.
I’m not an EV buyer, but this is a nice looking one priced right.
You packed a lot of high value content into an efficient review. My wife and I bought one of these and we love it. And it is good as a primary vehicle.
Great review, Lauren. While I’m not an EV fan for a variety of reasons (the price points are way too high for an underwhelming experience, to say nothing about the EV limitations staring you in the face like range, charging times, insurance costs and claims including totaling nearly new vehicles, charging infrastructure limitations, recycling challenges), you gave good use cases, warranty info, things to watch out for during model evaluation, competitor choices, lots of very useful information. I watched another TH-cam channel today that reviewed the same Equinox EV. It was not nearly as comprehensive or useful as your review. You do great work!!!
Thank you so very kindly for the nice words. I’m glad I was able to be helpful. 😊
You’ve never driven an EV! 😂
Front wheel drive cars haven’t had a transmission tunnel for decades yet they still had the bump many many years ago.
Nice review. If you're bound to get an EV anyway, this wouldn't be a terrible choice.
As a 4.5-year Chevy Bolt EV owner, I don't really see a whole lot of improvement over my Bolt. The Equinox looks like a face-lifted Bolt on steroids.
Nah. I'd rather stick to my beloved Bolt and wait for that 3-gen Bolt EV that GM promised to roll out next year. Hope it will offer more value for less money.
Have not driven an Equinox..........But My Friends Bolt rides like a Hay Wagon........Surely would not want one of those.......Paul
@@paulholterhaus7084 I seriously doubt that you've ever driven a Chevrolet Bolt EV in good working condition. With its 200 hp, instant torque, and 0-60 in 6.5 seconds - it is anything BUT a hay wagon.
...which makes you, Paul, a dead rat's last fart. With all due disrespect.
@@paulholterhaus7084 Promise? The fewer naysayers like you go electric, the less likely the government is to jack up electricity costs, allowing me to continue to charge my Bolt for peanuts.
So, stick to your fossil mover and pay the price big time, I don't mind.
Had 2 bolt euvs, got the equinox about a week ago. Love it so far. Definitely some things better with bolt, but overall equinox ev is way better. More space, better ride and 70 more miles range. Gm is offering an extra $2,500 rebate for current bolt owners
@@utubewillis24 "Gm is offering an extra $2,500 rebate for current bolt owners"
Really? How come I haven't heard about it before?
Had mine about a week. I like it a lot. Drive 25k miles a yr so electric saves me a lot of money. Like Lauren said wouldn't want 2 evs (take my wife's traverse on road trips)
DOA!
Lauren, please do comprehensive expense of small SUVEV (say that 10 times fast) ownership vid.. three years, repairs. insuance, tires, depreciation. all vs. comparable. gasoline Mazda 3 RAV4
Must include Car insurance in the Price........And My insurance Co. says to figure double the price to insure an electric.....Paul
The lord said let there be light and Chevy made an EV! ❤️
He must have said: ' let there be junk' instead...💰🤑💯🤡🤮
Its ok...
Looks exactly like they cut a deal with Hunda...they trade them an electric platform (prelude base) and get back rights to use HRV body , rebadged styling panels for Chevy.
But, all EVs are junk! 🤑💰🧐💯🍋🤡👺🤮
Ridiculous there is no Carplay. Also the back up camera and 360 degree camera uses only a small portion of the screen. Sorry, I wouldn't consider this.
How did you exist before cameras and blue tooth? 😂 Or are you too young to remember?
I agree - these are big drawbacks
@@CarCoachReportsdisagree. Minor.
@@jamesh1641 I’m sure I’m older than you and more wise
@@mjadamciif you say so.
it's summer, it's hot everyone has their air conditioners on we're having electrical blackouts will the electric grid support ev charging is the electric grid being updated as we speak I hear california new homes will be all electric and all new tools will be electric and soon enough all states will follow
Chevy Equinox EV any good? That begs the question ...is any EV any good? Since the answer to the second question is no, the answer to the first question also has to be no.
Can't get one for 37k unless You earn about 75k/Year..........Reason...You must first owe $7500 in Taxes to get the rebate. AND most of Us needing an economical EV are not earning that much..................Paul
Literally none of what you said is true. Gov no longer requires 7500 tax liability and income limit is 300k for married. Just got the equinox, it's great
One must make a lot of money in order to owe $7500 for a full tax credit, so the affluent benefit most.
I wouldn't pay even $12,000 for it even if it was a EVFJB. Does it come with auto ignite ?
The Fords have LFP batteries which do not burn.......Soon most companies will be switching to these....Tesla has....Paul
With a short and shitty range of only 319 miles? Hell no! Now the ice chevy Equinox has a range of 417 miles. Takes 3 minutes to fuel, takes 20 to 30 minutes to charge. You see short down times and long range continues to be reserved for gas cars only. The standard ice chevy Equinox starts at $20,995 or $31,995 for 4 wheel drive 2025. The Chevy Equinox starts at $41,900. As for me, i fuel up once a month at 3 to 5 minutes depending on wether or not i run in for a coffee. 570 miles of range and paid off at 41K. Ummm i think I'll keep my jaguar XJl and leave well enough alone....
You don’t know rannge of evs if you think 319 is bad. That is great range. Question why do you waist time watching videos of cars you don’t like and are only here to make false statements and negative comments
@@markfitzpatrick6692 That's where your wrong. I love EVs!! I think the concept is kool as shit! But as a long distance traveler, i need and have range and short downtimes. Now put this in an EV, Now we're talkin!!! I'll be the first one at the gates to buy one immediately! Till they are improved, I'll keep the 3 minutes of down times and for a range of 570 miles. Even the good people at Tesla in Philadelphia Pennsylvania told me quote, "Have patience for that day is coming." So I'll have patience and waite...
@@markfitzpatrick6692 Oh no! 319 miles of range is not bad at all. But, with experience, 570 miles of range is better especially for as far as i and many like me has to travel. If i had a gas car that offers me 300 miles of range, it still only takes 3 minutes to fuel up for that 300 miles of range. I dont have to plug in and sit 20 to 40 minutes to obtain that 300 miles. All im saying is, improve the EV and i will even beat you to the gates to buy one immediately...