Video Summary
Here is the summary:- The vehicle is a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT, front wheel drive.
- The vehicle was purchased for $43,295.
- A $7,500 federal tax rebate was received, along with a $1,000 Costco assistance rebate and a $2,250 GM employee discount.
- If you could do it differently, purchase the 1LT upfront for $35,000. The only differences were leather seats, heated steering wheel and seats, and the 360 camera.
- The range is 319 miles and the vehicle performs as advertised.
- When DC fast charging, about 70 miles of range was given in 10 minutes.
- A full charge takes about two to two and a half hours.
- An Electron EV adapter was purchased. It hooks up to Tesla supercharging stations and plugs into the DC fast charger.
- It can fully charge in around two to two and a half hours.
- The 2LT has a power lift gate and plenty of storage.
- The backseat can fit four people.
- Rear passengers have a couple of chargers, A/C vents, and storage behind the driver and passenger seats. There is blue trim with white accents on the doors.
- Power driver seat, but the passenger seat does not.
- Adaptive cruise control is available in all trim lines.
- The heated steering wheel gets very hot.
- The LED screen in front is very nice.
- There is Google Maps on the screen. No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
- There is bad windshield glare when the sun is in your face, so polarized sunglasses are a must.
- There are different drive modes, including one pedal driving.
- Over 10,000 miles have been driven, and $1,600 on maintenance and gas have been saved.
- Charging costs $40 out of town.
- The vehicle is best used as a commuter car.
