2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV: An Elegant and Economical Electric SUV
April 20 2023, Christin Automobile
While Chevrolet continues to head toward an all-electric future, the Chevrolet Equinox is the next vehicle by the manufacturer to take an electric turn.
Christin Automobile, your Montreal dealership, tells you everything we know about this electric SUV, whose sale is set to begin in the 2024 model year.
The Excellent Electric Performance of the New Equinox EV
The 1LT, 2LT and 2RS trim levels of the 2024 Equinox EV come with an electric motor that makes 210 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque. This single motor supplies the front wheels. The basic range for these models is 400 km, but it can go up to 480 if you opt for the larger battery pack on option.
The second engine option is a powertrain made up of two electric motors that are used to power the front and back wheels simultaneously for all-wheel drive. This setup generates a combined power of 290 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque.
This system comes automatically with all the Equinox EV 3LT and 3RS, but it’s available on all the Equinox trims. Thanks to this powertrain, the Equinox EV demonstrates a 450 km range. It can also accelerate 0-100 km/h in only 5 seconds.
Finally, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV has a towing capacity that goes up to 1,500 pounds.
Engine |
Transmission |
Power / Torque |
Range |
Single Battery |
Front-wheel drive |
210 hp / 242 lb-ft |
400 km |
Double Battery |
All-wheel drive |
290 hp / 346 lb-ft |
450 km |
Extraordinarily Easy to Charge
Thanks to this Chevrolet SUV, you will never need to look for the next gas station again. If your home is equipped with a standard Level 2 EV charging station, you’ll be able to charge the Equinox at a rate of 54 km per hour. Which means that even if you select the SUV with the biggest range, it’ll still be full in less than 9 hours.
It’ll be just as easy to keep your vehicle charged while you’re on the road. Thanks to an integrated navigation system, the electric Equinox can lead you to one of the 85,000 public charging stations available throughout Canada and the United States.
Direct current fast chargers allow you to recover 112 km of range in only 10 minutes. It’ll never have been this easy to refuel!
A Modern Design for the Chevy Equinox EV
Those that want a vehicle to their taste will be delighted to hear that the Equinox is available in a total of 8 different colours, including:
- Radiant Red
- Riptide Blue
- Galaxy Grey
- Summit White
- And many others!
Regardless of your style, there’s a Chevrolet Equinox for you!
Slender lines and a refined style give this SUV a very modern look. An appearance that’s embellished with other special added touches like flush door handles and front and rear lighting animations.
This stylishness doesn’t end on the vehicle’s exterior! Get on board the Equinox EV and make the most of various optional features like:
- 17.7-inch diagonal freeform display
- Front and rear heated seats
- Personalized ambient lighting
- Wireless charging station
- And many more accessories and equipment!
In addition to all this technology, the Equinox offers a ton of space inside its compact size. In fact, it can boast of a cargo volume that goes up to 1,620 L. It’s a vehicle whose impeccable style comes with a design developed to maximize usefulness, all to your benefit.
Release Date and Equinox EV Price
Chevrolet Canada has not provided any information on the price of each version. However, the manufacturer has announced that the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the Equinox’s base model would be $35,000.
This makes it a very economical option on the growing market for electric SUVs. The Car Guide sums up neatly the place that the Equinox occupies in its segment:
“This sleek crossover was designed as a practical and affordable crossover for small families.”
In addition, this price also means that the Equinox is eligible for provincial and federal rebates for Canadians that buy an electric vehicle. These rebates can add up to $12,000. The 2024 Equinox EV is an excellent choice for those looking for an electric vehicle at a great price.
As for the release date, the 2RS model will get an anticipated release in the fall of 2023. This SUV will then officially be on sale in the spring of 2024.
To be part of the Chevrolet electric revolution, come and visit Christin Automobile today, your Chevrolet dealership in Montreal, close to Repentigny and Laval.