2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV – America’s Most Affordable EV SUV

Chevy says the electric compact SUV will start at around $30,000 and have as much as 300 miles of range. It goes on sale in the fall of 2023.

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Aims to be an Affordable All-Electric SUV

• Chevy says the entry-level Equinox EV will start at “around” $30,000 and have an estimated 250 miles of range.
• Other trim levels offer 280 to 300 miles of range and hands-free driver assistance.
• The Equinox EV goes on sale in fall 2023.
• Allocation for the Equinox EV has not been determined, but GM is no longer taking reservations for its new EVs. While we will promise a discount from MSRP, we won’t know the amount until GM makes up its mind about how dealers will acquire these vehicles.

Following the Silverado EV and Blazer EV, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV continues filling GM’s ranks with all-electric alternatives. For the Equinox EV, that means a compact SUV that Chevy will price starting at around $30,000. More expensive trim levels offer GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving, 300 miles of range, and a 19.2-kW onboard charger. 

Battery Options

The Equinox EV offers two battery sizes. Chevy hasn’t said the capacity of either, but only the entry-level 1LT trim comes with the small battery, with an estimated range of 250 miles. Chevy estimates the larger battery, standard in higher trim levels, to offer 300 miles of range for front-drive Equinox EVs and 280 miles when equipped with all-wheel drive. Front-drive models have 210 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque, while all-wheel drive versions offer 290 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque.

The Equinox EV is built on a similar platform as the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, though the Equinox EV is smaller than those vehicles. When you compare the EV to the gas Equinox, the EV has a longer wheelbase and overall length. In addition, its wheels are pushed close to the front and rear bumpers, creating shorter overhangs that generally make for generous interior space and more attractive exteriors.

The sportier look of the Equinox EV with the lower roof line decreases the overall storage capacity. At 57 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, it has a little less space on paper than its gasoline counterpart. However, we look forward to testing the ICE and EV to see if the difference is meaningful. One highlight is that the cargo floor has two height settings, like the Honda CR-V.

Unlike other electric vehicles, the Equinox EV does not have a storage area under the hood. Chevy reps said frunks are costly to implement and don’t test well with its focus groups.

Equinox Interior

Inside, all Equinox EVs come with an 11.0-inch digital gauge cluster, and an impressive 17.7-inch center touchscreen is available on most trim levels. It’s the same screen as you’ll see in the Blazer EV and Silverado EV, and while the screens in the car we sat in weren’t interactive, the graphics appeared crisp and easily readable.

Interior storage options appear to be numerous and well thought out. For example, the center console has a generously sized opening under the cupholders and the tray where you set your phone, providing enough room for a large handbag.

All manner of Chevy driving assistance will be available, from adaptive cruise control, heads-up display, rear-view camera, and so on. Most impressive, though, is GM’s hands-free Super Cruise system, which is available on all trim levels except the base. On a personal note, I have a BOLT EUV with Super Cruise and love it. It managed to drive i459 and i59 hands free without any input on my part. Making the drive from Birmingham to Fort Payne as easy as pressing a button. 

Charging Speed

As for charging, most Equinox EV models have an 11.5-kW Level 2 onboard charger, which Chevy estimates can add 34 miles of range per hour. The priciest RS trim level offers a 19.2-kW charger, increasing Chevy’s estimate to 51 miles of range per hour. In addition, all Equinox EVs support 150-kW DC fast charging.

How do I order a 2024 Equinox EV?

Just because GM doesn’t have reservations doesn’t mean you can’t work with us on getting the new Equinox EV. At this point, we are not taking deposits and reserving people. It is just too far out, and we aren’t ready to manage it until we get a better idea of how many GM will send us. But you can tell us you are interested in an EV. We stayed away from market adjustments, and you won’t find any vehicles priced above MSRP on our website. We have a long history of hyper competitive pricing, and we will not have any market adjustments on our pricing for Equinox EV. At a minimum we will be selling this for $100 back of MSRP, but we will be determining pricing later once we have more information from GM.

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