Video Summary
Here's a summary of the video review of the electric car:- The Chevy Equinox EV is based on the Ultium platform and is smaller than many other GM vehicles.
- It is a more affordable EV; the 2LT trim level is the effective base model until the 1LT trim is released in 2025.
- Galaxy Gray Metallic paint is a beautiful color option.
- Standard equipment includes 19-inch wheels and roof rails (except for the base trim).
- The auto-sense power liftgate is standard on the 2LT trim.
- 26.4 ft3 of cargo space is available behind the second row with 57.2 ft3 with the rear seats folded.
- The base trim has an all-black interior, with the 2LT having options like black with blue accents.
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, four-way lumbar, and heated front row seats and steering wheel, are standard on the 2LT.
- The 3LT trim gets ventilated front seats and heated back seats and is under $46,000.
- Teen driver technology and a 17.7-inch infotainment display are also standard.
- There is no start-stop button.
- The FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) version with a single electric motor makes 213 hp and 236 lb-ft torque.
- The e-AWD (All-Wheel Drive) dual electric motor gets 288 hp and 333 lb-ft torque.
- The FWD range is 319 miles on a full charge; the e-AWD drops to 285 miles.
- DC fast charging is available, adding 77 miles of range in 10 minutes.
- The car is not positioned as an enthusiast vehicle and has a traditional driving experience.
- GM's Chevy safety assist is standard, including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping with lane departure warning, forward collision alert, and more.
- Google is built-in, which includes Google Maps.
- There is no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
- The price, as tested, is $45,995.
- The base price of the Equinox EV 2LT is $43,295 (including destination).
