Chevrolet Equinox EV starts at $35K and promises 319 miles range

Chevrolet's Equinox EV is an electric crossover with an estimated 319 miles of range. It faced several delays, but today the company finally delivered a rollout roadmap suggesting all the kinks are finally ironed out.

Chevrolet initially dangled the promise of a $30,000 electric vehicle, but that has been bumped to $34,995. Still, if you factor in the generous $7,500 federal tax credit, the starting cost sits pretty at $27,495. Some local state incentives can take that price even closer to $20,000.

Yet, the first of the Equinox EVs that will hit the streets will be the more upmarket 2RS variants. The 2RS FWD will set potential buyers back $48,995, and for those craving the all-wheel-drive experience, that price hops to $52,395. We are yet to learn how much range the latter loses.

It sounds high for an Equinox, but Chevrolet officials believe early adopters crave more than just a nameplate. They want the features that make their neighbors go, "Oh, so you got the fancy one." This electric dynamo comes with an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, a 17.7-inch infotainment system, wireless smartphone charging, and multi-color ambient lighting. The feature list also includes Super Cruise, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and 21-inch wheels that have been given the black-tie treatment.

The 319 miles range of the front-wheel-drive 2RS variant is 59 miles more than the RWD version of Model Y . However the Model Y packs a 347 hp electric motor to Chevrolet's 210 hp (157 kW / 213 PS) and 242 lb-ft of torque. But if you go for the all-wheel drive, expect those numbers to go up to 290 hp (216 kW / 294 PS) and 346 lb-ft.

Despite the shifted goalposts regarding price and launch date, there's palpable excitement surrounding the Chevrolet Equinox EV. Previously set for a "Fall 2023" debut, it's now set to make waves at the onset of 2024.

It's worth noting that while Chevy may have somewhat missed the mark with their initial price estimate, they've surpassed expectations in the range department. And by the end of 2024, we'll see the launch of the $34,995 model that was initially touted to be $30,000. And if the "200,000 hand raisers" (as GM likes to call them) are any indication, this model could be a crowd favorite.

We have to see how many of them will actually be converted to actual orders though. The $52K AWD Equinox with its 290 hp output is $11,000 more expensive than the 594 hp Tesla Model Y Performance. Chevy better make sure the rest of the car overdelivers or it might be facing an impossible battle.

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