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General Motors<\/a>\u00a0has shared a slew of new information about the upcoming 2024 Chevy Equinox EV, outlining pertinent details for each of its trim levels, including range and standard features. <\/strong>What\u2019s most promising about the all-electric compact SUV is that GM is still saying it will start at a price around $30,000. The company is hoping to convince a number of consumers to go all-electric.<\/p>\n

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A quick recap of the progress of the Chevy Equinox EV<\/h2>\n

GM first made its intentions to bring an all-electric version of the Equinox public during a slurry of newsworthy announcements at CES this past January<\/a>. In a way, the news of the Chevy Equinox EV was overshadowed by preceding announcements of an all-electric Chevy Silverado and Chevy Blazer EV<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite being the smallest EV option of the three announced, the all-electric Equinox could find the most success when it arrives next year, based on its pricing alone. Here\u2019s a statement from GM at the time of the original Chevy Equinox EV announcement:<\/p>\n

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Chevrolet will expand its EV lineup in fall 2023 to include the Equinox EV, an affordable, functional compact SUV that will start at an estimated MSRP of around $30,000\u00a0in the US. The Equinox EV, which will be launched with both fleet and retail versions, including LT and RS trims, will leverage GM\u2019s Ultium Platform.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Since then, we\u2019ve gotten one additional glimpse<\/a> of the upcoming Equinox EV, which included a new blue and white two-toned exterior available on the 3LT version. According to new details shared by Chevy today, the Equinox EV will arrive in multiple trims delivering more than adequate range. More importantly perhaps, the American automaker is still promising a tantalizing MSRP starting around $30,000. Have a look.<\/p>\n

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The 1LT trim of the Chevy Equinox EV, starting at an MSRP around $30k \/ Source: GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chevy introduces three trim levels of 2024 Chevy Equinox EV<\/h2>\n

GM has graced us with additional details surrounding the Chevy Equinox EV, which we have outlined below. We already know the pertinent specs you\u2019re interested in, so let\u2019s get right to it.<\/p>\n

The 2024 Equinox EV will come in five variations across three trim levels that you may recognize from other Chevy models like the Bolt EV<\/a>: 1LT, 2LT\/2RS, and 3LT, 3RS. The 1LT will start at an MSRP \u201caround $30,000\u201d as previously advertised, but GM is not sharing any additional pricing at this time. <\/p>\n

Boo!<\/p>\n

Each model will sit atop GM\u2019s Ultium Platform, offering capabilities like Super Cruise hands free driver assistance, whose network of compatible roads has recently been significantly expanded<\/a>, plus Plug & Charge, and access to GM\u2019s Ultium Charge 360 network<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Performance specs<\/h3>\n

As you\u2019ll see below, the trim levels vary in both performance and standard features, but most come with the capability for add-ons and further customization if desired. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) comes standard on all versions of the Chevy Equinox EV, although there is the option to add a rear motor to deliver eAWD. <\/p>\n

All trims come with the same battery pack, aside from the very base level 1LT, which features a smaller pack and lowest range of the litter. The Chevy team is not sharing battery capacities at this time, nor would they tell us the horsepower or torque for the 1LT with the smaller battery. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how the performance specs break down for each trim of the Chevy Equinox EV:<\/p>\n

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Equinox EV Trim<\/strong><\/td>\nDrivetrain<\/strong><\/td>\nGM Est. Range*<\/strong><\/td>\nHorsepower<\/strong><\/td>\nTorque<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1LT<\/td>\nFWD (standard w\/
(smaller battery)
FWD (available)
eAWD (available)<\/td>\n		250 miles
300 miles
280 miles<\/td>\n		N\/A**
210 HP
290 HP<\/td>\n		N\/A**
242 lb-ft
346 lb-ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2LT \/ 2RS<\/td>\nFWD (standard)
eAWD (available)<\/td>\n		300 miles
280 miles<\/td>\n		210 HP
290 HP<\/td>\n		242 lb-ft
346 lb-ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3LT \/ 3RS<\/td>\nFWD (standard)
eAWD (available)<\/td>\n		300 miles
280 miles<\/td>\n		210 HP
290 HP<\/td>\n		242 lb-ft
346 lb-ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>
* \u2013 EPA estimates not yet available \/ ** \u2013 GM is not sharing HP or torque for small battery at this time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In terms of variations between trims, the differences are mostly cosmetic, especially when you compare numerical counterparts like the 2LT and 2RS, for example. During a call with the Chevy team, they explained that many of the differences between the LT and RS trims of the Equinox EV are present in the exterior. <\/p>\n

The RS versions are sportier and offer different tire and wheel combinations. They also house different trim accents on the inside. Have a look for yourself.<\/p>\n

Differences between the trims of the Chevy Equinox EV<\/h2>\n

As you may have guessed, there is much more variation between the trims of the Chevy Equinox EV than exterior paint and interior trim, so we\u2019ve outlined all the standard features and available add-ons for you below.<\/p>\n