Functional And Elegant 2024 Chevrolet Equinox Electric Vehicle
Following the introduction of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Blazer EV this year, Chevrolet’s electric vehicle campaign continues with a third appearance. The new 2024 Chevrolet Equinox Electric Vehicle is an affordable all-electric SUV designed to make it easy and safe for modern families to transition to an electric vehicle.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said they are at an inflection point where electric vehicles will be the initial choice for the next generation of customers. GM’s Ultrium platform, they’re bringing vehicles to market at virtually every price point and for every purpose. The Chevrolet Equinox Electric Vehicle will be at the forefront of this task.
Starting at approximately $30,0001 on the 1LT model, the Equinox EV introduces Chevrolet to the critical compact SUV segment. It is anticipated to be the most affordable EV in its class. Completes an electrified portfolio that covers all major segments, including compact SUVs (Bolt EV and EUV), full-size trucks (Silverado EV), and midsize SUVs (Blazer EV). Additionally, it will be available with a GM-estimated range of up to 300 miles on a full charge.
Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet, said that Chevrolet is now in a position to offer a wide range of electric vehicles. They know truck and SUV customers better than anyone, channeling that knowledge and experience into our new electric vehicles.
Designers and engineers took the style, space, and safety with the Equinox EV. Value attributes that made the gas-powered Equinox Chevrolet’s second-selling model after the Silverado was perfected with expressive design, electric capability, and effortless EV technology.
In addition to Ultium-based powertrain technologies, features add a large infotainment display—including an available 17.7-inch diagonal system—a robust suite of standard and available9 driver-assist technologies, and Available Super Cruise4 hands-free driver assistance for compatible highways and highways, compared to current Equinox.
Bell said the Equinox EV is an electric vehicle for everyone. It’s an accessible vehicle that changes the game, offering an experience without compromise. It will be coming with more features that do not disrupt the daily routine, except that now it will not be necessary to stop at the gas station.
At first glance, the expressive design of the Equinox EV has an athletic, bold, and commanding appearance that is apparent in a Chevrolet SUV. Two distinctive personalities, such as LT and RS, are offered in various trims, drive configurations, and range options.
The highlights are:
- Sleek lines and sporty proportions thanks to the Ultium platform
- Innovative entry lighting, with standard head and tail light animation and a unique light bar available on mid-level and top-tier LT and RS trims
- 19-inch wheels as standard, and 20- and 21-inch wheels available on other versions of the range
- Automatic tailgate that can be operated in hands-free mode by detecting the proximity of the key to the rear of the vehicle
- A white bicolor roof is available on the LT version, and a black roof is available on the RS.
Inside, a modern, streamlined interior offers room for five, custom ambient lighting, and a smart infotainment system3. In addition, the cabin is spacious, with numerous storage solutions from front to rear and a maximum load space of 1,614 liters, with the rear seat folded.
For convenience and comfort, you get heated front and rear seats. In EV, a heated steering wheel and even a heated windshield wiper help keep the area around the wipers free of ice.
Chevrolet is committed to making the transition to electrical Vehicles simple, with available aids such as navigation and route planning through an app, which allows you to locate and route to electric charging stations.
EV-using customers also have access to Ultium Charge 360, a holistic approach of GM to electric vehicle charging, designed to simplify the overall charging experience, with information and access to more than 85,000 publicly available charging points in the United States and Canada.
Chevrolet also knows that safety is the top priority for families, and the Equinox EV delivers a strong list of standard features:
- Chevy Safety Assist9 includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Near Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Brake, Lane Keeping Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and IntelliBeam automatic high beams.
- Rear Parking Assist9
- Automatic Braking for Reverse9
- Safety Alert Seat9
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert9
- Blind Spot Assistance9.
Available driver-assist technologies include Adaptive Cruise Control9 and HD Surround Vision9, with a Head-Up Display and Rear Mirror Camera9.
Super Cruise4, the industry’s first hands-free driver assistance technology, is also available. It allows drivers to travel hands-free on more than 400,000 miles of compatible highways in the United States and Canada.
Electrifying Capacity
A standard front-wheel drive system with a GM-estimated 212PS and 328Nm of torque offers quick acceleration and a fun-to-drive driving experience for everyday tasks, with an available 294PS and 469Nm of torque eAWD.
One-Pedal Driving5 is standard, allowing the Equinox EV to speed up and slow down to a complete stop, using only the throttle. It is combined with regenerative braking6, which can convert the kinetic energy of the vehicle’s momentum into electricity stored in the battery pack to maximize range.
The Chevrolet Equinox Electric Vehicle also features the latest in charging technology:
- Standard 11.5 kW (AC)7 Level 2 charging, which can add up to 55 kms. of autonomy per hour of charge, according to GM estimates
- Level 2 (AC) charging of 19.2 kW is available on the 3RS eAWD, adding up to 82 km. of autonomy per hour of charge, according to GM estimates.
- It has a fast charging capacity of up to 150kW in DC, which allows approximately 112 km of autonomy to be added in 10 minutes, according to GM7 estimates.
- GM offers an 8-year/100,000-mile limited warranty on the Equinox EV battery and the comprehensive vehicle series coverage for added peace of mind.
