2024 Chevy Equinox EV PReview

The Equinox EV is the first ever all-electric Equinox! This compact crossover will never need a drop of gasoline, running on battery power alone. Moreover, it will feature GM’s new Ultium battery. Compared to other EV batteries, it uses less cobalt and offers a more flexible pack arrangement, creating an increasingly energy-dense battery.

As with most compact crossover SUVs, you’ll find very roomy seating for five passengers inside the Equinox EV. And since it’s an all-new model, you can expect to find all the latest features available, from Chevy’s hands-free Super Cruise system to an extra-large infotainment touchscreen.

Chevy says its upcoming Equinox EV will be able to travel up to 300 miles on a full battery charge. And with its standard single-motor, front-wheel-drive setup, this EV will deliver 210 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque. That’s plenty of power for confident around-town driving.

But the Equinox EV is also available with dual motors, which deliver power to all four wheels. Dual motors increase output to 290 horses and 346 pound-feet of torque. With dual motors, the battery range drops — only slightly — to 280 miles.

It’s easy to charge this crossover EV at home, where its 11.5-kW onboard charger can refill the battery at a rate of 34 miles of range per hour of charge. Optional for the 3RS AWD is a 19.2-kW onboard charger, which can plug into a Level 2 station to recharge at a rate of 51 miles or range per hour. These Chevy EVs also offer DC fast-charging station compatibility, where you can add 70 miles of range in about 10 minutes of charging.

There will be five Equinox EV trim models: the base 1LT, mid-grade 2LT, stylish 2RS, upscale 3LT, and top-of-the-line 3RS. Here’s a look at features highlights from each Equinox EV.

The 1LT kicks off the lineup with:

• 19-inch machine-face aluminum wheels
• Manually adjustable front seats
• 11-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 11-inch digital driver information center

With the 2LT, you can upgrade your drive with:

• Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Optional 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Roof rails
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Optional Super Cruise hands-free driving system
• Optional adaptive cruise control
• Optional sunroof

Move up to the 2RS for extra style, which adds to the 2LT features with:

• 20-inch dark aluminum wheels
• Front LED light bar
• Optional black roof

Finally, the top-trim 3LT goes all out with comfort and tech features, including:

• 21-inch aluminum wheels
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 17-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Heated windshield wipers
• Optional Bose audio system
• Optional Black with Blue accents or Sky Cool Gray interior