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Here's a summary of the YouTube video:The Chevrolet Equinox EV uses GM’s Ultium platform, is not a replacement for the gas-powered Equinox, and comes standard with front-wheel drive. It is rated for 319 miles of range from its 213 horsepower motor and 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Adding a rear motor for all-wheel drive increases the horsepower to 288 and torque to 333 pound-feet but reduces the range to 285 miles for the 2024 model. The 2025 models get a bump up to 307 miles of range. The test car range was over 300 miles, and they achieved 329 miles in the driving loop. It achieves a max charging speed of 150 kilowatts, delivering 77 miles of range in 10 minutes of charge, using 35-kilowatt hours per 100 miles.
The exterior design stands out, and, available in LT and RS trims, the Equinox EV is the sportiest looking Ultium vehicle seen yet. Its 116.3-inch wheelbase is 8.8 inches longer than the ICE Equinox. There is active LED lighting, flush door handles, and smooth body panels.
The dedicated EV platform allows for a very spacious feel inside with plenty of room for five adults and 26.4 cubic feet of cargo. Folding the rear seats expands the cargo volume to 57.2 cubic feet. There’s an auto-sense liftgate available for hands-free operation. The RS comes with nice cloth heated seats the company calls “Evotex.” A 17.7-inch widescreen infotainment system is responsive, is Google-based, and features EV-specific route planning through the MyChevrolet app. There are multiple settings for regen braking, including two for one-pedal driving, plus a regen-on-demand paddle behind the steering wheel.
In testing, the all-wheel-drive spun the tires a bit on launch. It hit 60 miles per hour in 6.1 seconds, and the quarter mile in 14.9 seconds at 91 miles per hour. It performed well on the handling course, felt equally smooth and steady. It had very little body roll and quick steering. The sixty-to-zero braking averaged 116 feet.
The reviewer liked the car, calling it “incredibly nice” and “sensible” and awarding it MotorWeek’s Driver’s Choice Award. They said the 2025 base 1LT is on the list to check out, starting at $34,995, although adding all-wheel drive is $3,300 more.
