The Equinox EV, which debuted a year ago, is among the smallest vehicles built on General Motors' Ultium platform to date. The vehicle is manufactured at GM's Ramos Arizpe facility in Mexico. The front-wheel drive variant has a power output of 157 kW, while the all-wheel drive version comes in at 216 kW.
The first deliveries for these two versions are expected to commence in early 2024. The base model, originally advertised at approximately $30,000, is now priced at $34,995 and is slated for delivery in late 2024. According to GM, around 200,000 people have expressed interest in the model even before the order books open. It remains uncertain which versions these prospective buyers are interested in and whether the adjusted prices will affect their purchasing decision.
Conversely, the vehicle's range has exceeded initial projections made during its September 2022 debut. Originally, a range between 250 to 300 miles (400 to 480km) was anticipated. Scott Bell, the vice president for Global Chevrolet, recently stated that EPA testing certified the front-wheel drive variant for a 319-mile range, or roughly 513 kilometres. The all-wheel drive model's EPA certification is still pending, but GM now anticipates it will have a range of 280 miles (approximately 450 kilometres).
Chevrolet Equinox EV
The Equinox EV comes standard with a 17.7-inch touchscreen, multicolored ambient lighting, a high-definition surround camera, and various assistance features. Both the front seats and the steering wheel come heated as standard.
Bell also informed the U.S. press that there are currently no intentions to continue the production of the Chevrolet Bolt, assembled at the Orion Township plant, until the launch of the $35,000 Equinox. Bolt production is scheduled to cease at the end of this year. Subsequently, the plant will be refitted for the manufacturing of Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV electric pickup trucks. However, the timeline for these new models has been delayed by one year.
