The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Is the Cheapest New Electric Car: Is It Any Good? 

I hate dealers so much

You know dawn well the dealership will screw this up

Right I was able to get a 2024 Kia Niro EV Wind for about 36k and the MSRP is 39 nearly 40k. that’s a “base” model as well and I feel like you get way more. Companies are really incentivizing their own EVs and have great lease deals and include 7,500 off up front if it doesn’t quality for the tax credit

But if it were direct sales (Tesla overcharging by thousands) they would just "market adjust" from the factory as long as there is a wait list / preorder queue. We get screwed with new releases either way!

That's why you preorder the 1LT. Don't just go with whats on the lot because most if not all will be mid-trim models and the dealer will be focused on moving those models.

GM is good about providing accurate range estimates. My question is does it have a heat pump. I wouldn't buy another EV without one.

But but but it’s not a Tesla…and Elon is a gift from god (no he IS God) and Cybertruck is soooo cool it will outsell every other luxury car and everything including my toilet flush should be on a screen. Nobody is better than Tesla…

You must live somewhere it doesn’t get cold.

@@juanzingarello4005 Wow, I like Elon too but I think that this is a bit over the top. 😁 One is true, Nobody is better than Tesla...

@@conchobarYes it has a heat pump

I have a model y long range and a toyota rav4. I just end up driving the model y more because it's just simpler and smoother.

Yes, yes, yes! Please do more mid to low spec car reviews like this one!🙏

Not affordable when it shows up in the dealer lot, not only GM won't make the low-price version now, but dealers would also add thousands to it.

Has you drove a Tesla? If not just do it yourself I drove the EUV and it was pretty good but Tesla is other level I personally don’t recommend buying any other than Tesla.

@@alexanderrosario6231 I haven't driven a Tesla, but I don't trust them. They put too many things on the touch screen. At best, putting climate controls on a screen is poor ergonomics, at worst... . And please don't get me started on their decision to eliminate the turn stalks and use buttons on the steering wheel to control the turn signals. Can you even turn on the windshield wipers without using the touch screen? I understand that minimizing mechanical parts saves money BUT I don't want to have to poke around the touch screen menus when I'm on the freeway and it starts raining. I don't care how great Teslas are supposed to be, I'm not driving one until they give the climate control system proper buttons and knobs.

​@darwinskeeper421 I'm not sure why everyone focuses on turn signals being buttons instead of a stock. It's a non-issue. Especially compared to everything else they've eliminated knobs and buttons for. And it's not just Tesla, the Chevy Colorado has the lights and windshield wipers in the touchscreen.

@@darwinskeeper421 I don't see how turn signals being a button instead of a stock switch is a safety concern.

@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 You could argue that using turn signals isn't important because so many people don't use them anyways. You could also argue that it shouldn't be that hard to train yourself to use buttons on the steering wheel instead of a lever on the gearshift column. I just don't see the point of why I should have to relearn how to use turn signals. Switching to an EV is going to involve relearning a lot of things, particularly if I use it for road tripping. I'm willing to accept that because of the advantages of switching to electric powertrains. I just can't think of a good reason why I should have to relearn how to use buttons for turn signals or be forced to use a touch screen for climate control and windshield wipers. Thus, I'd probably prefer something like the Equinox EV which has normal controls over something like the Tesla which is forcing me to change 40 years of driving habits.

I have a 2019 Bolt, and if I were to replace it, this would be at the top of the list.

Thank you for the kind words.

I have a 2023 EUV Premier as well. I ordered mine with no options and with discounts it was under $31k before tax credit. It needs to last 4.5 more years and it will have paid for itself. If it has any major mechanical issues after that I'll sell it for salvage or scrap value and move on. I'll likely get a Tesla next time. I haven't been overly impressed with Government Motors, but it's for a daily driver/beater it's acceptable.

You paid 37k for a bolt euv in 2023? 😂

@@4literv6 premier typically was 33k so add some baubles. and tax, fees, some more tax, and some more fees, and some extra fees and you get 37k

@@toofast4radar - We have a 2020 Bolt Premiere. In the 4 years we have owned it, we have had no problems. Just replaced the original tires. It still has the original wiper blades! You will easily get those 4.5 years out of your EUV with no issues.

Negative, GM got capital GREEDY with trims, I got my BOLT EUV 2023 for 36k as well premier all but Super, if you want to go from base EQ at 35k to full feature it's 51k+. There is an 8k+ jump from LT1 to LT2 and this is the exact reason I'm pissed at GM and EQ is off my wishlist

100% agree, I have driven the Blazer EV for the past month and they're a hidden gem in the market now

The Blazer is the one that's comparable to Lyriq. This one is the equivalent to the upcoming Optiq. That said they all have the Ultium platform underneath

Cadillac Lyriq should be more reliable with power switch. Not sure when the battery inside the key is weak, what the car will do without power switch. Is it going to shut down when it cannot detect the key because battery is weak or RF interference? It constantly communicate with the key in order to keep the car on, compare to you need to push it off to turn off which one is more reliable?

@@St_JohnYam_Steve I suppose setting the parking brake when the shifter in P will be turning off? The keyless keyfob communicates with the car just like all the other ones out there. The change they have here is eliminating the "Start Stop" switch. Unlike ICE there is no "starting engine" anymore in EV.

I wouldn’t call it no-frills. It’s absolutely packed with tech and features.

HUD was your dealbreaker?

Comparatively this is a luxury vehicle.

@@hwirtwirt4500 it’s a Chevy

The Bolt is coming back next year as an Ultium. It will be built in Kansas.

@@steven4315 Allegedly

​@@Chops00 he's saying compared to the bolt, the equinox is a luxury vehicle and he's right. The bolt is....shitty but functional. It's tiny, cramped, cheap build materials, lawn chairs for seats, but it functions well as an EV. The equinox is better in every metric as an EV, and the package is much much higher quality and in the base trim, the same price as a bolt euv.

I doubt Andre was able to test it at this point, but it should scale like the rest of the Ultium EVs. Essentially, it should be a peak charging rate around ~160 kW, but an average of ~120 kW from 0% to to 80%, which should take around 35 minutes.

Remember if you want any trim past base it's an 8k+ jump. If you want a Bolt EUV 36k premier model equivalent it's 51k+ for the EQ

I swear! Like the goofy door on the Lyriq that flops around like a noodle instead of just a simple charging door? And of course, CarOlay instead of whatever they call this dash interface.

To be fair, these door handles actually work pretty well.

Exactly, add into that that LED headlights do not get warm and melt snow off themselves like traditional headlights do, which were essentially self-clearing of fog ice and snow, and the high electricity levels needed to Dice and for an effective, strong heater to de-ice and defrost the windows and warm the cabin in midwestern winters and the slow recharge rate in battery performance in colder temperatures and people should understand that electric vehicles may be great for the Southern tier but the Midwest and North will always need some kind of fuel burning something in the engine to create enough power and heat and warm coolant to keep a car warm and safe in our environment.

@@Jack_Stafford Not all battery chemistries are slower to charge in cold temps and many EVs have heat pumps to precondition the battery which also reduces slower charging speeds. The reason there was a big problem with charging cars in extreme cold temp last winter had more to do with poor training programs for dealerships, sales staff, and customers; in addition to the "I don't need to read the manual" attitude of many car buyers.

Same.. that’s why it’s not on my list.. no CarPlay.

Apple car play has morphed into 2 choices The entire car system interface (dash included) is run through apple or not having car play - there is literally no in between. Apple took away your phone projection feature.

Basically nothing but bluetooth control. And that goes for Android auto too.

Many people don't want a Tesla because of Musk

A 20kw difference in charging speed is not important. What is important is how long the battery can hold peak charging rates.

Hello - I'm thinking of trading in my Jeep Grand Cherokee for the VW ID.4. I also drive a Chevrolet Volt (love it). Any regrets with the VW? I've heard good and bad experiences.

What was the range on the AWD?

Used EV prices as so low, its very difficult to consider buying new.

You’re comparing apples to oranges. This equinox is nowhere near $50k. C This is clearly the better EV and value.

this is the only decent ev on the market besides the honda prologue ewaste vehicles/ev are all sh1t tho.

Are you okay, Greg? 🤡

@@G-Rated honda prologue is actually the only good ev period. REAL PUSH BUTTON START ON/OFF WHICH IS GOOD REAL TURN SIGNAL STALK, REAL DOOR HANDLES, REAL AC/RADIO COTROLS,REAL WIPER,HEADLIGHT CONTROLS NO MOTORIZED CRAPPY CHARGING DOOR PORT you sir are the clown.

@@G-Rated Your comment makes 0 sense. So are you ok?

​@@billybobbob3003Quit typing in all caps like a little kid.

That's what other people want

Programmable seat positions is only with the 3RS & 3LT trims

319 miles for FWD and 285 miles for AWD. All trims get the same motors and battery, so little-to-no change in range between them.

I have one. You can! I have to remove the front wheel though.