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I drove the Chevy Equinox EV. It’s a solid, much-needed addition to the electric crossover market

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I drove the Chevy Equinox EV. It’s a solid, much-needed addition to the electric crossover market

  • The Equinox EV is a solid addition to the electric crossover market.
  • I found that Super Cruise elevates the experience behind the wheel.
  • The Equinox EV is priced and designed to compete directly with Tesla’s mass-market cars.

There’s another electric Chevrolet crossover on the market as the bowtie brand leans into EVs while others are pulling back.

I got to take the new all-electric Equinox EV on a quick drive in Metro Detroit and came away impressed with the little hatchback’s performance.

Two trims are available on dealer lots today, with a starting price of $43,295. That’s a new, much-needed option in the sub-$50,000 price range for EVs. GM is also promising even cheaper options for the Equinox later this year, with a base model that starts at $34,995.

The Equinox EV has an EPA-estimated range of 319 miles. Its DC fast-charging capability of up to 150 kW enables 77 miles of range to be added in 10 minutes of charging, according to GM estimates.

The Equinox EV also boasts plenty of cargo space, with 57.2 cubic feet of storage with the second row folded down.

This little Tesla fighter, priced and designed to compete directly with Model 3 and Model Y, delivered a smooth ride on GM’s pre-selected course that included surface road and highway driving.

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