Finally - Chevy Reveals a Stylish (and Affordable) EV: Meet the 2024 Equinox EV!
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GM is doing the EV thing so excellently not every EV needs to be a performance car they are literally just electrifying an already great lineup.
Nor does it need to be a luxury car!
@@michigandon they make them luxury oriented so they can charge more and be profitable
We’ll see how many they can actually make…
@@mus_xr4653 And keep us po folk buying USED cars.
Kinda like they did with the Avalanche? Oh wait, I mean Silverado… The kind missed the ball for their most popular vehicles.
Apparently chevy is the only manufacturer that understands we don't need our EVs to have 400+ HP we need them to be under $40k.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!...............More than 300 HP is not very practical................Paul
@@papasquat355 Tesla should have done things differently? They shipped nearly a million cars last year, will ship more this year, and still can't keep up with demand, even as they've raised prices to ridiculous levels.
Amen.
@@papasquat355 Tesla’s with no ‘stealership’ strategy was their ace in the hole. GM ‘stealerships’ won’t ever let many Equinox models sell for 40K to begin with. Also GM can’t sell these EVs for no profit.
@Andre Rodriguez if I had to bet money I would say that the equinox will be a hit if they actually manage to put them in american driveways for 30k-ish. GM knows how to make a battery last and most people will be very satisfied with 200-300hp in an EV. My volt is quicker to 50 than pretty much any car in its class, and at 200k I still get factory range.
your 80 amp f150 charger should also be on a 100 amp circuit.
You guys STILL don't get it.
You both are talking about 19.2 kw. You need a 100 amp breaker to power the 80 amp EVSE. You can only use 80% of the breaker.
AC level One is up to 1.92 kw 120 volt requires a 20 amp breaker using 16 amps.
Thus 120 x 16 = 1.92 kw
AC level Two is up to 19.2 kw
240 volt requires a 100 amp breaker, using 80 amps
Thus 240 x 80 =19.2 kw
DC FAST CHARGING level One
Is up to 48 kw
DC FAST CHARGING LEVEL TWO IS UP TO 400 kw
Nothing above 400 kw has a standard set yet, even though Tesla and others have Mega Chargers above 400 kw.
DC Chargers are at the stations, direct current the battery.
EVSE: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment for AC charging of level One 120 volt and level two 240 volt.
AC chargers 1 & 2 are in the vehicle.
I've tried to get it through to people that only 80% of a circuit breakers power can be used continuously, but they don't get it!
sad part is the automaker's war on how much money can they charge us for an EV. I am all for EV's but most are priced way to high.
It's the cost of the batteries...
Batteries, new production methods, a lot of new reengineering, more advanced electronics. They really add up. However lower cost of ownership will help balance the expense.
It seems the automakers are trying to produce as many EVs as they can, if they are successful ramping up production then prices will come down and newer models will target more affordable categories. Current demand exceeds supply and supply is limited by ramp up on new components, primarily batteries.
Some EVs have a big premium but if people are buying them at that price, why wouldn't automakers sell them.
Plus as mentioned operating costs do help to offset the differences.
Vehicles in general. Most peoples comments on here are a joke. If they seen the crap that goes on in dealers by the manufacturer they wouldn’t be justifying the cost of the vehicles. Etc: our battery chargers are 20k each (non ev chargers) and have no choice in the matter to buy them. If you seen the list vs cost of parts and how much they fluctuate and adjust prices according to sales made in comparison to years before. Our average price trucks that are gas are averaged at 60k dollars. I paid 115k for our home. That to me is not okay. I think it’s funny that manufactures hide the exact dollar amount being made on every vehicle sold. The dealers cost on these vehicles are way lower than sticker to begin with. It’s all BS
3:50 Roman, the Lightning charging station is also 19.2 kW (80 A x 240 V = 19.2 kW), but you have to install a 100 A circuit because you should only be drawing 80% of rated capacity for longer durations. Also, if Ford is leveraging the CCS standard for their bidirectional charging, that is probably something that can be unlocked through software on most newer CCS EVs using the latest standards and protocols.
Sounds fantastic. I'd like one. It would be a nice upgrade over my current Kona EV. I really need to see pricing though.
19.2kW is indeed 80A on 240V, but you’ll need to be on a 100A circuit because continuous load is limited to a max of 80% or the breaker
5.8kW is 24A on a 30A circuit
7.7kW is 32A on a 40A circuit
9.6kW is 40A on a 50A circuit
11.5kW is 48A on a 60A circuit
19.2kW is 80A on a 100A circuit
It does underscore the fact that any homeowner interested in charging at 19.2kW better have at least 200amp service at their home.
Good thing I installed 400amp service at my house. 😁. Waiting on my cyber truck
Starting around 30. That means pricing will start at least 5 grand higher and with dealer mark up, the base model will probably be about 45,000. We will see. The word “affordable” being used before official pricing and dealer mark up always rolls my eyes.
ford touted their $40k lightning. then they immediately jacked the msrp by $7500. lol
Beautiful car! GM and the Chev team did a great job with this Equinox EV. Love the light bar, styling and Ultium batteries!!
If they can really keep the price at 30k starting, along with the ev credit rebate, this will be the ev that changes everything. It's the first one in really interested in, and it's because it's affordable even without the tax credit.
I agree. Great price and good range along with it's charging speed. Gm made it affordable and I was able to buy a 2017 bolt ev used when it came off lease 1 owner and 14500miles and paid $24,000 for my bolt ev with fast charging CCS included on this 2017 lt model. Currently with 70800 miles on it.
Good luck with dealer markups
Barra already said the version coming in late next year won't start at 30k. That version isn't coming until sometime in summer 2024.
And they'll all be made in Mexico. So who knows how many they'll actually make? I'd guess under 15k for 2023 and maybe 35k in 2024.
So even with the ultium cells, it's up in the air if or even what portion of the new credits it'll get. Then there's gonna be the dealer markups.🤔
@@4literv6 it would qualify for the ev tax credit if it's built in Mexico from my understanding as it's a free trade partner country. And who cares if the 30k model is in 24, they'll still be at the competition by a year or more I bet.
@@steve0szymanski I thought final assembly though had to be in the U.S. itself? And only then did the ev qualify for the 2 seperate tiers of $3,750 credits based on battery sourcing materials and battery pack assembly also occurring in the U.S. 🤔
Latest official gm press release says all model's should be available 12 months from release of the first model in late 2023.
So the cheapo version is still likely 2+year's out from today without any delays. And I'd bet by then it's closer to 40k than 30k.👍🏻
This is going to be a serious sales success if they can keep that price. The Equinox is already a staple in hundreds of thousands of garages nationwide, and now you're bringing to market a larger one that charges that quickly? The Bolt EUV is too small for most families that would want a gas-powered Equinox... but this Equinox EV? Sign me up.
Sign me up too, as long as dealers aren't marking them up several thousand dollars due to "market adjustments".
@@georgeidarraga4006 That's a GREAT point... it might be the first time they've seen an opportunity to mark-up an Equinox. 😐
3:22 Actually, the most early EVs only had a 16 A, or 3.3 kW onboard charger. The 32 A, 6.6 kW onboard only became a standard in the last 5 years or so, but with the 2022 model year, it appears that most automakers are transitioning over to a 10+ kW onboard charger. It won't do much good away from home, though, because a majority of public L2 AC chargers are still only 30 A (~6 kW).
My current charger is 240/16 amp......That means overnite for 120 miles........I drive 10 miles/Day........Paul
@@paulholterhaus7084 Yeah. It's really not a big deal for most people. I think hotel/motels should look to install 19.2 kW units, though. A lot of guests don't spend more than 8 to 10 hours at their rooms, so being able to recharge a bigger battery EV during a stay can be be important.
I like this a lot, especially the price point. I put a reservation in on the Blazer but depending on the pricing of what I would want I think I might go with the Equinox.
Also, I disagree with what this car is competing with. As of right now it will occupy a space by itself, or maybe the entry ID4 because this will be more of an economy EV. All of those other ones you listed start at 40k & realistically even with the ID4 you are looking at mid 40’s. If the Equinox has two or three trims under 40k they aren’t competing with cars like a 65k Model Y or even a Mach E that starts at 48k now.
Yeah my dad's Model Y was 80k plus taxes that's not on this league/this space of affordable. But then again, when I was a kid new cars started at 6k-9k so 30k seems 🤔 unreal but I guess that's much better then 60k (years later these numbers will seem ancient to someone LOL)
@@sammmyDaviS I see what you are saying about the starting price of a new car back then. Form the sounds of it we are about the same age but you also have to take into account around that time the median income was roughly 24k where as today it’s roughly 52k. Also, starting in 2024 that tax credit will be at POS bringing down the cost to 22.5.
@@kenyattaclay7666 I will have to wait till JAN.2024, asI believe then Tax credits come into play......Paul
@@paulholterhaus7084 No, they (and Tesla) will qualify for the credits again in January of 2023. However it won't be point of sale until 2024 so in 23 it will be an after tax refund. I think most people will wait until 24 though because if it's a point of sale it's less they have to finance.
A year or so from now, after Model Y production has ramped up in Texas, it's likely the price will go down. The Mach-e may also see a price cut once supply catches up with demand. I think when the Equinox is finally available, its base model will be much closer to $40k than $30k.
Re EVs being too expensive, many people here who have converted state the same thing: “my monthly car payments are nearly completely paid by what I save in gas vs electricity “.
Important to note that gas is expensive up north, 4.56 USD/US gal (way north! Like Montréal north ;-) and electricity is relatively cheap at 0.09$/kWh or 0.07USD/kWh.
So are they expensive? Remember that if you have traffic where you live, which I doubt as Montreal is the only place with terrible roadways, orange cones everywhere and construction which basically hasn’t stopped since Samuel de Champlain founded the place some 350 years ago, then all the idle time consumes MUCH less energy than an ICE car which is basically getting 0 MPG.
Electricity in Canada is cheaper because they make extensive use of Hydro Power. Here in America, the Greeniacs are pushing EV's but tearing down dams in the PNW. If we are ever going to have EV's on the scale we have ICE we are going to have to build more Nukes. Wind and solar won't cut it.
Only way an EV works for me is as effectively a toy, and yes that would be an expensive toy. Maybe the new Polaris EV Ranger could be toy + tool.
Leaving out all the details, I've tried the math every which way. EV just doesn't work unless I add it as an additional vehicle, or I replace my vehicle for 2000 miles per year (and maybe substitute for the minivan in a few carpool trips per week on days with only 3 kids - but those are next to impossible to predict for the afternoon run).
A level 2 charger pulls up to 40 amps then throttles down a bit after 80%. You leave the house on full every morning so NOT a concern at all. The app to control the car anywhere in amazing. Freezing cold A/C after ten minutes is nice in the heat. Phone alerts on public chargers while you eat or shop is great too. The A/C can run for 62 hours while the car is sitting still in a blackout also. No gas ever is amazing folks.
This thing looks freaking great. I love the performance of my Mach-E, but that's not for everyone. We also have a Bolt EV, and love that. I think this is the most promising EV to come out in recent history (assuming they can keep with the projected price point) simply because of the value per dollar you seem to be getting.
Doesn't hurt that it looks really cool inside and out. :-)
You do realize that you just publicly admitted that you bought a Mach whee……right????
@@GORT70 yup. Pretty great car.
You do realize your quip leaves some room for improvement, right?
@@QMaverick1 of course it dies! 😁
Wake me up when I can actually walk in to a dealership and buy one for a reasonable price without dealer shenanigans.
Law of supply and demand is what's keeping EV prices up. As manufacturers recoup their massive development costs and supply increases, the law of supply and demand will drop the price.
@@men2dewy Sure it will.
You are going to have a really long nap! lol
@@men2dewy the annoying thing is it's not the oems recouping it's the dealers taking stupid cuts on these things
@@men2dewy The $10k to $50k markups people are reporting on EVs at legacy dealerships have nothing to do with recouping development costs. They're driven by dealer greed, pure and simple - but they're cutting their own throats. Car manufacturers will sooner or later cut dealers out of the process and sell EVs directly to consumers at a set price like Tesla does. As the demand for ICE cars fades, dealerships will be a thing of the past, and good riddance.
4:16 I would recommend spending a little less time focusing on peak charging speeds. What is far more important are the average charging speeds and the typical charging times. Yes, the E-GMP platforms do charge faster, but that doesn't always translate to better trip experiences.
A different way to classify EV fast charging moving forward is by using their average C rate to 80%. Something like the Chevy Bolt EV would take 1 hour to reach 80% (i.e., a 1 C EV). Something like the Tesla Model 3/Y, and VW ID.4 that should take about 30 minutes to reach 80% would be classified as 2 C EVs. And something like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and KIA EV6 that reach 80% in 20 minutes would be classified as 3 C EVs. It creates a much easier comparison point for consumers, especially with upcoming solid-state batteries promising as much as 6 C average charging speeds.
Using that standard, this Chevy Equinox EV (really, most of the Ultium line) should be classified as somewhere around a 2 C EV, but we'll have to see more data. So far, it appears that the charging profiles for the Cadillac LYRIQ and GMC HUMMER EV haven't been finalized, and they are charging a lot like the pre-update Ford Mustang Mach-E, which had an abrupt, significant stepdown in charging rate after a certain point.
How about real range added over time spent instead of your fancy way to mislead.
@@larryspiller15 Because the range is variable based on a number of uncontrolled factors. Realistically, something like the KIA EV6 can add about 200 miles of highway driving range in 20 minutes. Add rain, that's maybe 180 miles. Add significant wind, or drop the temperature by 40 degrees, and it's maybe 120 miles.
It's far less useful to use range added over time, especially when not all automakers are using the same range estimates (i.e., EPA testing cycles).
News it is a better travel experience. Trying to get my destination faster is the better experience
@@newscoulomb3705 these same factors affect all. 80% on 1 ev isn't the same on the other but the rain will be.
@@larryspiller15 Again, you missed the part where not all automakers are using the same range estimates. There's at least a 15% to 20% discrepancy between automakers' testing methods. So a company like Tesla would get an unfair marketing advantage because their "300 miles" estimated range would only be 250 miles estimated range in a GM or Hyundai product.
This looks nothing like a MX-30 AT ALL! I just finished watching your video about Jeep. I feel like they’re focusing on more luxurious models than cheaper models here in the U.S. It could be because of the Patriot and it’s unreliable CVT. And this is the most settle Chevy yet, and I love it. Not flashy or ugly.
i think it is great that some EVs are coming out that do not do 0-60 in 2.2 seconds. we need cars our 16 year olds can drive
I am sure they will have parental controls just like your internet or valet mode
Good looking car inside and out. Glad to see physical buttons / knobs.
FYI, the 19.2kW charging IS 80 amps. 80*240=19,200. The 100 amps is the rating needed for the circuit to achieve the 19.2kW. This means the F150 and Equinox RS have same charging speeds, not different. C'mon guys, you should know this stuff instinctively at this point, you have these vehicles and it's your livelihood and you're supposed to be feeding us the fans who are going to call this stuff out :)
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why is every one saying 19.2 KWs it only has a 11.5 KW charger.
@@chrishansel9324 The top trip comes with a 19.2kW AC charger.
Okay thanks I must have missed that part.
3:00 The capacity should be up to ~80 kWh. There should be 8-module (~66 kWh) and 10-module (~83 kWh) options.
I really like the specs on the Equinox EV. It doesn't seem ground breaking except it leverages tried & true 400v technology into an extremely attractive price point. 280mi AWD EV with ~30 mins 10% -> 80% recharge time is absolutely solid. That's 350+ miles of freeway range with a single 15 mins recharge stop.
@@anthonyc8499 I'm not sure GM is trying to be groundbreaking. At least not in the traditional EV sense. They seem to be focused on adding more and more new car features to their EVs. Sure, the Equinox will have ~150 kW DCFC, well over 250 miles of freeway speed range, plug and charge functionality, etc., but I don't think those are the things that GM is focusing on. Most of the EV advancements appear to be in areas that no one outside of a Sandy Munro would be able to identify until after a teardown (and maybe not even then, given Sandy's track record with GM EVs).
Also, GM has a lot of data on how people are actually traveling with their cars. These new Ultium platforms are perfect for occasional 400 to 600 mile trips with at least an hour worth of breaks broken up over the 8 to 10 hours of driving.
@@newscoulomb3705 groundbreaking tech is expensive. The supply chain for 400v tech is available now and it's relatively plentiful vs 800v tech so the economies of scale work in tandem for using 400v and maximizing its capabilities. Consumers benefit by having good EV tech at affordable prices.
@@anthonyc8499 I see, though I don't really consider 800 V to be groundbreaking. At this point, very few EVs actually take advantage of the higher charging or operating voltages (essentially just the GMC HUMMER EV, Lucid Air, and Rimac Nevera). Otherwise, there's not a lot to be gained from increasing the voltage unless the EV is capable of pushing past the 500 A limit of the public charging infrastructure.
The Cadillac LYRIQ maxes out at 500 A, which means the Equinox EV won't even hit that. When GM starts using lithium metal batteries that can charge at 5 to 6 C, then it would make sense for their entire lineup to transition to 800 V because even the Equinox EV would be able to pull more than 500 A with a 400 V pack.
Let's see how well this post ages - *The vehicle is simply hideous. I see another failure here. (Think Corvair, Citation, Olds Diesel, Cimmaron, Vega, etc...). What could go wrong. Tesla owners are finding out the hard way that resale value is minimal as very few want to take on the risk of replacing the batteries. I saw that recently someone paid nearly 30K to replace the batteries on a Chevy Volt. The Equinox will be more expensive. Maybe GM should have named this the Chevy Bolt 2.0.*
I am the first Silverado EV reservation at my local dealership and I’ll be looking to reserve this when they open it up
Hope they keep the rear view mirror cam from the Bolt EUV, and add a heat pump and power liftgate (two things the Bolt EUV missed).
I'm hoping GM can move past their ICE vehicle reliability issues with their EVs. Unfortunately the bean counters usually get involved and start cutting costs so the GM executives get their excessive bonuses. That culture needs to change for them to survive. 🤔
Your hopes are wishful thinking. GM’s record with EV reliability is worse then ICE’s just look at the epic failure of the Bolt.
@@JP-kb4yi that was LGChem sourced battery that Hyundai also had to replace. The Michigan assembled Bolt EV batteries have not had fires.
Besides the Bolt EV was ranked No.1 by Consumer Reports.
Exterior design looks good, the interior design of the dashboard also looks more intuitive and user-friendly than anything that Tesla does or VW is doing with their electric cars. I'd definitely drive one.
Tesla dashes are UGLY, clumsy looking things......I have the Equinox 10 to 1...........Paul
VW are no go for Me with the not matching wheels......Too difficult buying/switching tyres.....Paul
I'm not mad about this one like I was with the Bolt, I like the look inside and out. Still waiting to see if the Volt be relieved and turn into a full EV, I still see a lot of them on the road. Tesla Model 3 still doesn't have much competition.
I’m wonder if they will eventually do a Malibu EV.
I find it quite interesting that none of the automotive TH-cam channels that I follow were on site at the unveiling. Not even the EV- specific channels.
My god, I love that interior! Exterior paint is great too. This might be my next car.
J1772 max amps is 80, or 19.2 kW at 240 V. Very few people need or want to dedicate a 100 amp breaker for car charging. 11.5 kW (48 amp on board charger requiring a 60 amp circuit) is more than adequate for most people. I usually use my 24 amp charging station (5.8 kW at 240 V) on my electric dryer circuit and have no issues charging my car to 80% SoC by the time I wake up.
Most people's homes can't handle that
@@jimbob1096 handle a 30 amp circuit? Or 100 amp circuit?
@@barryw9473 100
@@jimbob1096 absolutely
100 amp charging is good for selling cars to people who know nothing about EVs. The target customer is used to gas cars, nervous about charging times, and not realizing that they could wake up every morning with a full battery with far less than 100 amps.
In reality, 30 amps, even 20 amps of home charging is sufficient to meet most people's everyday needs. I personally have a 32 amp charger, but could satisfy the bulk of my driving needs with nothing more than a 110V power outlet. 100 amps is way overkill, but it doesn't add much to the price of the car and helps sell the car, why not? Just because the car is capable of accepting 100 amps doesn't mean you have to actually spend the money to install a charging circuit that can dispense that much.
Competition is always a good thing. I haven't owned a GM since the last millennium (and don't plan to), but if these new EV's can create good jobs and keep GM out of bankruptcy, I'm all for it!
Out of bankruptcy for a SECOND TIME! They still haven’t payed back their government loans… they ain’t Tesla who has .
"...2018 J.D. Power study, conducted more like the one cited in the commercial (for instance, reflecting three years of service), ranked Chevrolet high in dependability. Not #1, but near the top of the industry and ahead of the Honda, Toyota, and Ford brands." Car & Driver
@@normt430 I've had bad experiences with GM and Renault. I won't buy from either again, but that doesn't mean that others shouldn't. I guess you could say that GM is a totally different company now after coming out of bankruptcy in 2009, although Mary Barra has been at GM since 1980. Honda, Toyota and Ford may not be paying J.D. Power for their consulting service to improve rankings. J.D. Power is a privately-owned, for-profit company, so we'll never know. Two of my neighbors have Chevy pickups. I'll ask them what they think. Maybe I'm the only one who has had reliability problems with GM cars.
@@JohnPMiller GM always is near the top in initial quality where there are not any Japanese brands.
@@JohnPMiller today the Equinox ranks higher than Toyota RAV4 in Consumer Reports rankings.
$30k base. I'm sure dealers totally wont double that with markup lol
They won't make very many of the entry level vehicle. Most will be in the $45,000 range.
I like it a lot, nice job GM.
Clearly their Bolt replacement. I love it!
Nope!! This is much bigger and they have yet to reveal an Ultium replacement for the Bolt EV!
I drive a Freightliner Cascadia for work. The adaptive cruise control reads the speed of the car in front of me. I’d like to see automotive displays do that. With that feature you can easily decide if you want to pass or let the cruise control latch on and follow when you approach a slower vehicle.
It's available on most new vehicles already. My 2022 Santa Fe Limited has adaptive cruise, lane departure control, and active assist that is better than what is on your Cascadia.
Did they run this thru their stealerships? Sorry dealership? They are marking up the crappie bolt to 50k
7.4 inches LONGER than the gas engine Equinox? That's 183=7= 190 inches. The gasoline BLAZER is 191 inches long. That's a HUGE "compact SUV" and yet only has the same 57 cu ftmax cargo space as the BOLT EUV that is 170 inches long? Something doesn't make sense.
This solves one of my problems with EVs and that’s size for the $. This seems like a solid effort from GM and if prices maintain a budget should make this a hit.
I'll go $45k if AWD and rear wheel power bias...............Paul
Looks promising. Hope Chevy can pump these out quickly!
Lets hope GM can build this in mass quantities and profitably in order for them to survive the transition to EV's.
You guys rock !!! Very informative and yes all this competition makes EV's more affordable for us "Po" folk..
Sign me up for the Poverty Spec trim!
Thanks for that packed-full info vid on Equinox EV!! This is probably part of why Bolt EV/EUV pricing came down. Allows Bolt be entry & Equinox be a higher level vehicle. Thanks again
Not really. The Bolt is being phased out. 2023 is probably the final production year.
Looking around for cars in general. It seems new budget affordable cars (under 20k with very little or no dealer mark-ups) are few and far between. When it comes to EV's, there are really none. Your actual semi-affordable EV is the Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV but because of dealer mark-ups you are still looking over 30k and they have the battery fire stigma. You have the Nissan Leaf at around that price as well. While they say the Equinox EV will be "around" 30k, I suspect they will be over 35k with the higher trims over 40k.
My Chevy dealership will sell you a Bolt at sticker, no markup, but ya gotta be prepared for a long line 😉
Tommy is right. My 07 Forester had heated wiper placement. Miss that. Excellent feature.
Thought about buying a diesel Equinox a few years ago. I'll be watching this one!
This is a great looking car, it's just a big crossover. I'm one of those people with a brain disease that likes small cars and hot hatches. I'm planning to get a Bolt soon.
I agree about the size. They are going to retire the Bolt in a couple years. They need a smaller commuter size SUV. If the Equinox EV is really 7,4 inches longer than a gasoline Equinox, it will be 190 inches long. HUGE.
The new chevy equinox ev looks awesome! Thank you for the great insights
Infotainment area I would say it's the best of All time compared with others out there 👌😝👍👍👍 thank you so much for the info Sir
Looks good with lots of potential. Hopefully, the quality is on par with the competition. The current equinox is not particularly well executed.
IMO, this looks better inside and out versus the Blazer. Bit surprised GM didn’t lead with this vehicle as it’s a much more attractive price point.
150A out at the ranch might not be enough for the barn (if you are actively filming and heating), the carriage house AND a big level 2 charger running all at once...
Just imagine the reliability issues.
I like it more than the current Equinox, here's hoping it's outward visibility has improved and it's handling can be described as something better than "vague and pontoon-like" because after living with the current gen Equinox for over a year size was about the only positive thing it had going for it, and even then due to its width it's size was a con in most situations where we where not using it's full cargo capacity, which was most days given it was a commuter and grocery getter.
Bolt will be much much cheaper, given for 2023 it should qualify for the $7500 rebate where the Equinox would not. I think the average price for the Equinox will be in the $40k’s where you can get the Bolt in the $20k’s. Yeah the Equinox is “better” but it’s not $20k better. Bolt still value king, if you can get one for MSRP.
I hope you're right on the $7500 Bolt rebate. As GM transitions to Ultium for all their new EVs, I hope the Bolt sticks around as a value option for those who don't need/can't afford the latest technology. Granted there's no profit margin on the Bolt (which would also be true for a $30k Equinox EV).
Will GMC be building an electric version of the Terrain? I like the looks of this Equinox and can’t wait to see a full blown test report.
LMFAO it's not starting at 30k. 39900 +1000 destination fee for sure.
Equinox? Why would they use this brand which has been plagued with quality issues over the years and does not have a great reputation in the market?
Because this is simply a electrified version of the ICE car. Same assembly line… still not made in the USA… contrary to Tesla! 4 of top 5 US content and manufacturing vehicle!!! Go USA!… and I’m Canadian.
"...2018 J.D. Power study, conducted more like the one cited in the commercial (for instance, reflecting three years of service), ranked Chevrolet high in dependability. Not #1, but near the top of the industry and ahead of the Honda, Toyota, and Ford brands." Car & Driver
@@davidlemieux615 it is not an electrified ICE. it’s built on an entirely EV only platform completely different from the ICE equinox. It’s going to be built at the same factory, but I doubt built on the same line.
This was the GM SUV EV I was interested in seeing. This seems to hit the exact market of consumers who want an SUV without having to break the bank (just crack it).
Owners want to know charging rates on home chargers too and in terms of AMPS.
Our EV6 charges at home at 48 AMPS off solar and loves it.
48A standard and 80A available
Watts/volts =amps...math is basic.
Toyota has the heated wiper area on their RAV4's
I like it but the issue, like with all new EVs, it's going to take forever to come out, there will be limited availability due to shortages, and Dealers are going to markup the prices on them like crazy. EVs won't be widely available for the targeted audience until at least a few years after production has started.
Order it from the dealership - they don’t markup unless it is extra allocation sitting on the lot.
The Blazer EV and now this.. I dont get it.. they are both in the same space
Thats Government Motors classic ideology. GM is going to need another taxpayer bailout in the very near future.
@@JP-kb4yi How much government money did Tesla suck out of us again? They should have been bankrupt a long time ago if the public didn't subsidize them.
Blazer is going to be bigger and with more performance, with RWD options, and between 300hp and 550hp. Probably more standard tech included and higher MSRP, and nicer interior. It’s about segments. Economy: Bolt/Bolt EUV; Midrange: equinox; performance: Blazer; premium: Lyriq.
I like the Bolt. The price point (maybe) are not that far apart. However, GM's new Ultium battery platform seems like a better option for the long run. It's probably to early to say, but I think that modular battery platform is a great idea. Having owned my 2013 Volt (best car I've ever owned, and almost 120k miles (still running good), I know when the battery is no longer viable, that's it. To expensive to replace. I think buying a used EV is going to be a slippery slope.
the big plus with ultimum is they claim it can be repaired unlike tesla. it will take 15 years to find out which method was really the best or worth it. if OEMs can make batteries that will last 99.99% of the time, and replace them for free when they don't, then non-repairable is the way to go in my opinion
You used TWO left parentheses, but only ONE right one.
Roman, The Ford 80 Amp charging rate is exactly the same 19.2 kW as the Equinox optional 100 Amp AC charging rate. Tommy used the circuit requirement 100 A, vs. the 80 Amp max continuous load that is supported by a 100 Amp circuit [continuous is 80% of rating]. 240 V x 80 A = 19,200 W, which is the maximum power supported by the J1772 SAE Recommended Practice. With EVs becoming more mainstream, and TFLEV being an EV focused channel, spending some time to learn electrical basics is going to be a must. By doing so, you will be able to serve and inform your audience, vs. occasionally misinform.
I'm currently eyeing the 2023 Niro EV, but if the Equinox EV is available in the same buying window, I might switch over.
I do wish that DC fast charging was better, maybe the charging curve is good? We'll have to wait for testing on the car to get that info. 70 miles in 10 minutes doesn't sound promising though.
very interesting vehicle do you know is the USA going to get the new MG EV cars?
I don't expect any of the affordable ones to be produced in the first year of production only the top trim levels. My guess is it will be just under the tax credit price cap. 😁 The other problem is they are sold through dealers and are sure to be marked up so I don't expect any to sell for MSRP until production ramps up to excess inventory...so never.
The new tax credit price cap for SUVs is $80,000 and $55,000 for cars. Will it be classified as an SUV?
@@gao57009 Yes it is an SUV so look for the dealer price to be $79,999 on the top trim 😁
@@frankcoffey $30,000 base price, but $79,000 top? So much for a car for the masses!
@@gao57009 That's what I'm predicting based on dealer behavior with other desirable models. GM is really powerless to stop this stuff. Every time they try the dealers just get creative and find another way to do it.
The heated wiper park is such a fun option!
Longer wheelbase "wheels-to-the-corners" is also, I assume, to provide more room for battery packs... I think...
Newer model 3/Y have heated wipers as well now.
Yet cost how much more???
Thought that GM was pushing 400 miles for range.
On their bigger EVs. They can double-stack the Ultium modules.
Thanks guys. I don't want the super cruise but need the regular adaptive cruise. Can you pls tell which trims offer it standard.
Any idea where the batteries will be sorced from? Would be nice to be able to get the full 7500 👍
Which trims , if any, have a light duty tow rating? If they dont, a Bolt seems ok, even better if tte bean counters allowed for an improved set of conductors from plug to BMS to allow gor better fast charging.
Love the looks! More than the Mach E, either Kia/Hyundai twin, and others you mentioned. Great concise review.
Everything I always wanted to know about it? Well, I'm just now hearing about it for the first time.
Trading my 2017 volt in for this the second it comes out!!! Come fall 2023 already 🙏
Looks very Fisker Ocean. In a good way.
I think a little rehearsal would have made this go a little smoother.
Some of the old Chrysler minivans had a heating element at the bottom of the windshield.
Good looks & 250 miles range for 30k? Assuming it doesn't catch fire like the Bolt you can sign me up.
I need towing and trunk size.
3:40 19.2 KW Pumped into the car for 51 miles of range in one hour. If the car has 250 miles of range, that means a useable battery size of 94KwH. If the range is 300 miles, that implies a 113KwH battery. That's pretty big/heavy. Will be surprising if they can keep the price down with batteries that big. Maybe they are counting on battery costs declining?
This looks so much better than the Bolt. It still has a little of that GM rental vibe, but it's good enough. I would drive it for the right price. Maybe $35,000.
If GM can hold this to the $30-50k range they will have a hit in their hands. Much better value than the Tesla and cheaper than the Hyundai/Kia EVs. It will also potentially have the tax credit.
Ya but they have the bolt EUV already. Bolt EUV 170″ L x 70″ W x 64″ H current ICE equinox 183″ L x 73″ W x 65″ H. I don't get it.
Build it....They will come..............By the millions.............Paul
A good-looking GM vehicle. That's a big change. (Yes, I know the Corvette is a good-looking Chevy. But that is the only other one.)
I like the way the Blazer looks, although it's just like the Mustang Mach-E to me. A good looking vehicle with the wrong name. Like I get that there's progression changes, but those are a total slap in the face.
EV or not, love the styling Chevrolet is going with. It's almost like they left Michigan and joined this century! Beautiful styling for the Equinox.
100 Amp circuit is needed for an 80 Amp 240 Volt 19.2kW charger. 80% rule.
I drive a Niro ev....great car but fwd and relatively slow dc charging are my 2 complaints....equinox fixes that at a very good price
We are waiting on ours already. We have 7000 dollars equity in our 2020 Bolt. Our Bolt does get the 255 miles in 107 degree plus weather out to Vegas and back on cruise control. Cost 36 bucks and freezing cold A/C even while fast charging during lunch at Baker CA. I like the BIG tires on the Chevy EV over the thin tires on a Tesla that last 30 to 40 thousand miles. Ours will go far past 60 thousand miles and brakes over 100,000 miles. 1-2 dollars a day to operate
What do you think the chances are of a bidirectional charging option?
Good for GM...although the specs sound like a 2017 Tesla. Maybe the slower fast charging, smaller battery (range) keeps the price down. Probably $40,000-ish?
Those 2017 specs were also like $80k-$100k.
I’m so getting one. I just want the base model nothing special. I have a 2017 bolt and in which I love but need more room. I’m loving that dark red color and the blue/white combo. I’m so torn lol. Can’t wait to get it
So the company that can't keep interior panels from coming loose and has sucky quality control is 'killing it' because they're readying a Chinese EV?
Guys...please. People want better gas cars, NOT EVs.
Hard to believe this EV is actually 3" longer than Model Y, but if they're saying it's 7" longer than the gas Equinox, that put it at 190" long. That's just a little over 1" shorter than the Blazer EV!
Does it have a frunk and a spare tire? Does the roo open or have a shade?