BOUGHT The CHEAPEST $25,000 EV Electric Car In the US 2025 Chevy Equinox EV LT

[@isaacfalvey]

Great choice. EVs are simpler and usually have less maintenance, it's a shame that some have politicized them. I hope that people stop voting for people that do. I have a Bolt and test drove the Equinox EV and came to same driving conclusions as you. The 2024 and 2025 Equinox EV trims and options seem way different. Looks like 2LT and 3LT are gone and you just have LT and start adding a packages.

[@KevinMasterson-se5pv]

Comfort package 1 is $2000 adds heated seats heated steering wheel and 360 camera

[@verynick]

That’s kind of worth it!

[@kyliefan7]

Wow!! I would’ve gotten that at least! Have a 2019 Bolt Premier and love it!!

[@deansmits006]

For an EV, I think heater seats and steering wheel should be standard as then you can avoid running cabin heat on chilly days and extend range. But, this has such good range as standard they I guess it's not necessary.

[@crspeedreviews-yw2iq]

These electric cars are very reliable. Back in the spring of 2022 I purchased a used 2018 model 3 long range rwd with 48k miles. I personally put a 100k miles on that car. I replaced 2 sets of tires and one 12 volt battery.. that’s it! The last month I had it, I hit 2 deer and still drove it for a month before putting it in the body shop. Sold it after I fixed it. In March of 2024 I Found a 2023 Chevy Bolt 2LT with only 4500 miles for only $19k. It just rolled 51,000 miles with 0 issues.

[@brokeboy87]

Tesla ranks very high in reliability. But I will never own.

[@yusufcanaktas6929]

​@@brokeboy87your loss man, they are great

[@PascalDupont-ft7hd]

Ça vous arrive d'avoir une pensée pour les cerfs😢

[@bjm23vancity92]

@@brokeboy87Why?

[@cinepost]

What is the range of your Chevy Bolt?

[@coffeycup]

I got the 2025 eqev lt. I added the safety and security package and the comfort and convenience package. It added 2K and I also got AWD. Total was $40,800. Heated steering wheel and front seats. With rebates and 15 year old trade, OTD was $34,200

[@mikeg7845]

You don't need to spend $8k to get heated seats. You can get heated seats by adding the Comfort Package and Active Safety Package 2. Total cost $2,000. Includes: Rear Pedestrian Alert HD Surround Vision Traffic Sign Recognition 8-way power driver seat Power driver seat lumbar control Heated driver and front passenger seats Heated steering wheel Wrapped steering wheel These options are also required to get the AWD, which is another $3,300. The AWD greatly improves the acceleration at highway speeds. Total sticker as described is $40,295. Also, you mentioned the awd EPA range rating of 285 miles and horsepower of 288. That was for 2024 models. The 2025 Equinox LT awd was updated to 307 miles of EPA range and 300 hp. Note: I test drove the 2025 base model and really missed the heated seats/steering wheel and surround vision and was disappointed in its highway passing capabilities. Then I tried the 2025 LT AWD and it addressed all of my pain points, so I bought it.

[@fatboy19831]

The base model is an excellent value. Add awd and heated seats and you are up to Tesla Y prices. The base Awd Y is very well equipped.

[@sprockkets]

​@@fatboy19831an awd model y is $48k. And comes with a bonus of funding a fascist ahole.

[@mikeg7845]

@@fatboy19831 The awd Model Y is $49,380 with destination fee. The awd Equinox LT is $40,295 with destination fee. $9K is a big jump in price for most people. I wanted a Model Y, but it wasn't in the budget for me. I like the extra features that come with the Y, but not for an additional $9k.

[@JavierRodriguez-fg6yb]

The Chevrolet page has a configurator. Non base LT models are in the $40Ks. If you pick the LT and add the heated seats unde the options section the page will tell you have to add the convenience package which adds $8k Now, if you pick a non base (LT) MODEL and add options the cost might go up by less than $8K since the car already has some of the features of the added package.

[@paul2466]

Great video, my next car will be a bolt or equinox ev , my search is narrowed but still undecided

[@1donofrio1]

Did a quick comments check to see if anyone else pointed it out...didn't get to all & figured if they did, I'm sayin' it again. Rear hatch. You can slide the deck back about a foot by lifting the provided handle. Slide forward a bit and it'll reposition into a 2nd, lower grove to provide some--not much but some, more vertical room. I've had my 2024 2LT FWD for a month. Bought it off the lot loaded--retractable sunroof, etc, etc. After rebates is was under 36K. We haven't had a road trip & I know from my previous plug in hybrid 2011 Volt (sold it with 207K miles!), that the battery is new & will give more charge than advertised. Registering 330 miles on a full charge. I've done the math & it's working as the car is calculating it. NO complaints so far. I'm still getting used to the new tech options--a lot has changed in 14 years!! GREAT car.

[@NBSteve]

The AWD has really good acceleration. My wife has the 24 LT AWD

[@usa-ev]

Nice video! Are you related to Hoovie? Because, man, you sound alike in tone and pattern. If you're not, and that's just what Wichita does to people (or peoplenamed Tyler), that's a riot! Actually, a riot either way!

[@uba51]

He sounds just like him - cadences and all

[@southernfarmtech]

You got a Bolt EUV built on the right day of the week I suppose. We had two of them...a 2022 and a 2023 and both suffered from the same annoying issues that the dealer could never fix. A squeaky steering wheel when you turned it and creaking/clunking rear suspension....ONLY when it had been raining outside and the suspension was wet. It really irritated me because we loved to vehicles themselves but they both suffered from what I have learned to call over the years "GM things". They all have something - even the EV's.

[@WanderingCactus]

That's been my experience with GM's, I just picked up a 2020 Bolt 1LT and the wind noise on the left, one of the doors is definitely not sealing right. My HHR that I had years ago had interior door handles that would just break out of the blue, a Chevy minivan I had even further back had the headlight harness routed in such a way that you had to be careful when replacing the battery or you'd pinch it and short out the headlights, guess how I know.

[@twobabejinkins1736]

Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see how your wife likes it after some time. Merry Christmas!

[@gmc70707]

I bought the exact same Equinox, about 4 weeks ago, and i love it so far.

[@fvvfvbbbb]

how are the seats?

[@TylerPotter]

I think the seats are really comfortable!

[@gmc70707]

Yeah the adaptive cruise control works very well in city traffic. It's slower's down. When the car in front of you slows down and then it accelerates back to speed when they speed back up. 😁

[@bjm23vancity92]

Fantastic car and video, but all the haters will hate on everything they can.

[@EdwardGarrenMFT]

I've had two Bolts. Current one is an EUV Premier. As much as I'm interested in the new GM EV's their short sighted decision to dump Apple Car Play is a deal breaker. I guess their engineers all have Google based (Android) phone and use Spotify for music etc. How am I going to migrate over 6,000 songs in my Apple Music account to Spotify? Since listening to music is an essential part of my driving experience I will either keep the BOLT EUV, which I love except for slow DC charging, or move to a brand that still has Apple Car Play. I even wrote Mary Barra about this over a year ago, heard back from one of her executive staff. NOTHING has changed, so I guess they don't want iPhone owners to buy their cars. REALLY DUMB ON GM'S PART.

[@edcochran714]

What was the other 2k off? I really liked the video. This car is now in budget for me. I. Can afford low 20k. Please show a video of the google assist and how it takes you to an address.

[@devana3634]

Yeah they gave you a bunch of credits for trading in the Bolt because the dealer is going to get the $4k used EV credit when they sell it in 2025.

[@brokeboy87]

I had never seen a new compact SUV for 25k.

[@TylerPotter]

I was actually incorrect, 12k in rebates came off at the time of purchase, that makes it $23k price!

[@Kimbrough87]

@@TylerPotter how much did you sell your bolt for

[@MikeSTGL]

Chevy Trax is 25k

[@MrDrewgy]

@@TylerPotter but editing the title to reflect that wouldn't get you clicks and afford you more crap amirite?

[@TylerPotter]

@@MrDrewgy It was even cheaper than what the title shows though?

[@rickfoth5810]

I have 300,000 mi on my town and country and it's never been back to the dealership in that time for repairs and is still running like the day I bought it my range on a tank of gas is 570 mile 5 minutes to refuel

[@BarryObaminable]

Interesting. 28.5 average mpg from a vehicle that gets 17/25 avg 21. You must drive downhill to and from work

[@cinepost]

You are very very lucky

[@genetownsend8847]

@@BarryObaminableagreed. My 2016 caravan gets 22-24 most of the time in mostly highway country driving. Best I’ve ever done is 26, and I have a light foot.

[@johncahill3644]

It’s funny that you mention time to refuel. By your numbers, you have spent 44 hours refueling. I drive a Tesla which I never have to refuel since I leave the house with a full tank every day. Meanwhile, your engine is near the end of its service life whereas a Tesla electric motor is just getting broken in at 300,000 miles.

[@sprockkets]

​@johncahill3644 tesla has intentionally cut quality of all their drivetrains since 2021. Judging by the cyberturd, you'll be lucky to last 3 months before a motor fails.

[@hassendh9239]

Order it the same model and color . The thing scaring me is i live in MA where it get really cold and i don’t have a garage

[@profdleeucc]

Just add heated seats via the twelve volt cigarette light plus and a pair of heated driver and heated passenger seats and hopefully one is good; also get a steering wheel cover add on don't know if leather or synthetic leather is the way to go for an steering vehicle cover.

[@JavierRodriguez-fg6yb]

You need to add the front center DRL lightbar that other Trims have So you can tell us the part#, cost and show us how to do it 😬

[@maximeparent3004]

Talking about reliability when you barely keep a car 1-2 years and 10k-20k miles is quite a funny concept to me. Even a Land Rover will be reliable during this short of a period.

[@wolfman9999999]

I have a 2020 Bolt EV Premier. Zero warranty repairs and zero issues. I did receive a new battery from the recall. Never had an issue with my Bolt. It's a great car.

[@SkaBob]

We have 72k miles on our Ioniq 5 EV and also zero problems with it. It's been back to a dealer 3 times for software updates but never needed any parts replaced or repaired.

[@sfcmiddle]

I’m at 96k on my 2018 Bolt EV, same 0 maintenance other than wiper blades and tires. Got to love the haters who will NEVER see the truth

[@maximeparent3004]

@@sfcmiddle i know they are great cars, my boss has a 2018 bolt with 160k miles, nothing but brake rotors and tires. My cousin had a Kona EV for 6 years and now a Tesla model 3, very reliable cars also. My point is my guy in the video says his car has been reliable after like 20k miles, which is funny to even speak about reliability at such low miles.

[@phillyphil1513]

re: "Even a Land Rover will be reliable during this short of a period." touché... they DO have a point.

[@gmc70707]

Well, I have an electric vehicle that is 8 years old and well over a 100000 miles. Never had any work done to it other than just recently changed in the breaks.

[@danieldaniels7571]

It's amazing how long brake pads last when you almost always use regenerative braking to slow down and stop.

[@WanderingCactus]

I have a 2020 Bolt, and the maintenance every 7500 miles is rotate the tires, lube the car and check all the struts (suspension, lift gate, check the fluids, replace the wipers and check the 12 volt battery. Some of those are only every 15K but I don't remember which. Considering I was spending $600/yr for oil changes, and then the fuel cost as a delivery driver, I can safely say i'm saving almost $2K annual on a conservative estimate, and out the door I spent $2520.50 for the Bolt. I'm not real impressed by Android Auto, for what I need it's generally useless (and really for a really stupid reason), and I'd rather some kind of screen mirroring instead.

[@PowerNGlory]

Personally I rotate tires every 5000 miles. Especially since tires on EV's wear much faster.

[@josephdewuhan]

What kind of batteries are in this car, LFP or NCM? What is the range that is left with it?

[@mylazymood]

In my opinion, the frunk seems to be the most useless feature in some of these EV's. that space could be utilized with the battery itself, so I appreciate Chevy's choice of this EV.

[@jjreyes2017]

Hi I’m interested in buying one for my self but how does that 7,500 work? Do I just go to the dealership and look for one that I like maybe a 2RS? And then from their will they apply it? At the time of sale 👍 I file jointly and we barely hit the 100k annually by the way the car price is $45,245 then it says Chevy loyalty cash allowance for 2,500 and then federal ev 7,500

[@jamesfrederick5426]

Looking forward to seeing your solution to the wheel feel. Bought a 2025 LT 2 months ago and this is my only gripe about the car.

[@TylerPotter]

I swapped it to the leather wrapped wheel the other night and need to edit the video, it feels sooo much nicer now!

[@jamesfrederick5426]

@TylerPotter where did you source the wheel from/cost? I want to do exactly this but have had trouble finding an option to swap out for an OEM look and feel.

[@JavierRodriguez-fg6yb]

​@TylerPotter wow! Yes, Video please and tips on where to get it and how to install it. That's no easy feat given the airbag is there and very dangerous if battery is not disconnected and other safety measures not taken.

[@DudeAutonomy]

What brand tint did you use on the front windows? Does it match the rear windows?

[@JavierRodriguez-fg6yb]

Matching tint with back windows will depend on State Laws. Some states require the front windows to be up to x% of light / vision blocking. I believe the rear tint level is prohibited for fronts in most of the states (Arizona and Nevada might be the exception). So make sure to check with local and state DPS before tinting the fronts (your installer should know too)

[@tonyn3227]

Software issues usually plague these chevy ev vehicles. I would wait at least 1 year before purchasing one, plus here by me only overpriced versions are available around $46k, no way, if I can't get this under $30k, it's overpriced.

[@johnmitchell8925]

Your garage is as big as my house

[@chrishering4800]

2025 model has 220 HP and 300 on AWD. Please don't do one of those stupid full range test. The battery range gauge works pretty good, just like the gas gauge on I.C.E. cars.

[@stahlthurhree5711]

I wish v2L was standard on all EVs

[@johnmitchell8925]

Thats about all you'll be able to do . Is replace the small battery anything else you will have to find a technician qualified enough to to work on it. good luck with that

[@carlosg1165]

You sound just like hovvies garage 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂great price no matter what nice car

[@richh650]

Flipping vehicles every couple of years or so is not a good way of knowing how dependable a vehicle will be. I do wish the platform used LFP batteries for less long-term battery degradation as most Americans want to keep their vehicles much longer, even over decades.

[@earl-d4n]

he's certainly optomistic, I never seen chevrolet build much that had long term value as a daily driver. they lost me with the cyl cancellation feature on 5.3 pickups. junk.

[@sprockkets]

Well, guess what, no ice to have issues with.

[@terrya6486]

You wanna drive a tighter feeling?Firmer dampened chevy bolt drive a 2019 and older.

[@roncarguy6361]

Nice review, Tyler. Does the Equinox base model come with the Michelin self seal tires like the Bolts?

[@JavierRodriguez-fg6yb]

No they don't. They are Michelin but Primacy or something like that, but no Self Seal. Car comes with repair kit though. Some buyers are opting for the Tire and Wheel warranty dealers sell, it covers repairs, balancing, rotation and replacement should tire be beyond repair. Depending on the cost of such warranty, it might pay off vs the very expensive self seal tires over the lifespan of the car. Self seal tire for Bolt 17" rims size is about $235 per I can't imagine how much more a 19" would cost.

[@sofadviolator]

So everytime you unlock the doors, all the door handles wear and tear themselves to pop up? Can we just have normal ducking door handles ffs?

[@bigdorack8932]

In canada base model come with heated seat and heated leather steering

[@TylerPotter]

Nice! That's how they should all come!

[@johnmack537]

No way the Chevrolet Bright Drop, as well as others on that list “use the same chassis”; perhaps the same battery and motors.

[@TylerPotter]

I guess I don't know if "Ultium" is just the battery/drivetrain or if that also includes the chassis/ suspension.

[@Icayn]

@@TylerPotterbattery form factor and tech only. They add or remove pouch cells as needed Depending on the car. Max size is over 200kWh.

[@gmv0553]

The Bolt has gone away but is returning late 2025.

[@gatolibero8329]

What's with trying to sound like Hoovey? 😮

[@EvMan6466]

Are you kidding me? It’s got all the safety features adaptive cruise control.

[@Carnutzjoe]

EVs are turning cars into appliances. Which is good. Emotion just gives them leverage to upsell you on some worthless BS.

[@SkaBob]

All cars are like that with BMW offering subscriptions for enabling heated seats and other brands giving you a year or two of app service for things like remote start than making you pay for it.

[@yusufcanaktas6929]

A car has always been an appliance, people are only realizing it now because they don't make any sound to activate their monkey brain neurons

[@genetownsend8847]

I’ve always thought of Toyota Camrys as appliances.

[@SkaBob]

@@genetownsend8847 Same here. It's what you buy once you don't care what you drive anymore.

[@mike97525]

The price of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox starts at $29,995 and goes up to $34,395 depending on the trim and options. The Equinox's lineup includes three distinct models: LT, RS, and Activ. We'd recommend upgrading to either the RS or the Activ trim.

[@JavierRodriguez-fg6yb]

That might be for the gas version. The EV starts at $34,999 before rebates and credits. There is no "Activ" trim on the EV version.Gas and EV are on different platforms and do not share parts. They are actually two different cars.

[@evgenobihod1024]

​@@JavierRodriguez-fg6ybIs this the price 35k in the USA or Canada?

[@yiyangcheng]

Hope it doesn’t handle like a minivan does it?

[@zyzzyva303]

Chevy baited and switched me with the Equinox. I bought a brand new 2025 Leaf for $12k in CO.

[@cinepost]

@@zyzzyva303 what dealership?

[@WanderingCactus]

We had a Leaf, they're great cars for local driving, not so much long distance, plus the batteries typically have issues around 5 years, we leased it for three years, then replaced it with an EUV

[@UPdan]

Colorado Fiat 500 EV lease for $0 for 27 months is best deal.

[@TylerPotter]

But the 500 EV range is LOW!

[@fatboy19831]

Only in Colorado.

[@sprockkets]

I want a tiny car lol

[@davidwallace-yc8or]

“The” wife?

[@Brutal_truthus]

I was an earlier adopter until i sold my 2017 volt at 153 km. I could only get 5k$ as battery life was 40% and lots of computer probs. Ev only last 5 or 6 years

[@davidmenasco5743]

Actually, most EVs last a lot longer than that. And I have to say, I've been watching videos about EVs practically every day for seven years now. I've seen hundreds of comments from Volt drivers saying what a good car it is. And I've never seen a single driver mention battery degradation as a problem with the Volt. I wonder what the reviews say on the used car web sites?

[@sprockkets]

You didn't have an ev, you had a complicated ice and two motor drivetrain. Things have changed since then.

[@Brutal_truthus]

@sprockkets are you suggesting ev resale is not brutal?

[@Brutal_truthus]

@davidmenasco5743 I used to feel the same way til i had to sell it. It has less than 100,000 miles and in perfect shape. Paid 44k$ sold 7 yrs later 5k

[@sprockkets]

@Brutal_truthus ev resale values closely correlate to the price of gasoline. Simple as that. And when gas goes $5 a gallon my ev will be worth more than it was new. Not that I would sell it

[@6.5x55]

Just pluug and android auto dongle into the vehicle USB 15 dollar android aito fix.

[@jakey20022]

You don't use brakes 😂😂

[@TylerPotter]

With heavy EV regenerative braking you theoretically can never use the mechanical brakes on the vehicle if driven correctly.

[@printxii]

I was looking to an equinox 3 months ago, and you're not getting, even the base model for 25k. Sorry to burst this obvious Hoovies garage want to be bubble. LOL.

[@ronniemullis8717]

You’re not looking at it correctly. This is for the base model that just came out, it’s a 2025 LT not a 2024. The LT base model is 35k minus the $7,500 tax credit and in his state an extra $2,000 credit. I live in Georgia and we don’t have any incentives for buying an EV.

[@TylerPotter]

The new 2025 LT's just hit the lots this month, so you are correct 3 months ago these base LT's didn't exist.

[@JavierRodriguez-fg6yb]

On top of what others said, there are other incentives depending where you live. For example the 2025 LT can be had for $15,500 in CO once all rebates and incentives are applied. For states that don't offer incentives the 2025 LT can be had for $24K +TTL,TAX,Plates and fees. Total OTD less than $26K You just need to search and take advantage of all savings available. For example if you are a COSTCO member you get $1K instant rebate, if you own or lease an EV GM car you get $2,500, the Fed Tax Credit of $7,500 etc... Who knows what will happen with the EV Fed Credit after Jan 2025 though, so if you are in the fence I would say you have 1 week to pull the trigger.

[@ElderRod]

"Two thumbs up, way up". I customized our P85D to suit my wife's comfort and color preferences. Amazon shag throw rugs are easily fitted to provide plush "warm" driving seats. Custom steering wheel covers are no brainers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4bTlnann6mKaas Keep up the good work. I'm a life long member of the "Happy Wife" club.

[@funkeeee]

$9k for heated seats is WILD. Just sit in the cold bro.

[@Abevlife]

You can have heated seats, heated steering wheel, 360 camera for $2000 option. Do not need a 9000$ option.

[@johnmitchell8925]

These types of cars you lease for 3 years then give it back

[@printxii]

Hoovies garage want-to-be. LOL, redicouls

[@opinionmatters7119]

I’ll listen to a reliability video in 4 years. Now, it’s just talk

[@psdaengr911]

No $25000 EV is any cheaper than any other $25000 EV.

[@MrDrewgy]

You know dang well you did not buy that car for $25k... 🙄🙄

[@TylerPotter]

Your correct it was only 23k after all of the rebates.

[@fvvfvbbbb]

@@TylerPotter Boom!!!! Mike drop......

[@poppyneese1811]

You bought a car and did you get $7,500.00 that went to GM or GM was sent a check from the Government which really means $7,500.00 of my tax money went to help you buy a car? I could be wrong, but that’s the way I understand it. It looks like your doing pretty good to me and trade cars every couple of years, I didn’t get any tax payer money when I bought my 23 F150 that I’m betting is way easier on the environment than that lithium battery powered thing. No wonder we are 36 trillion in debt!

[@captmaverickable]

No Apple Carplay or Android Auto kills this car.

[@ronniemullis8717]

OMG,honestly were you really going to buy one?

[@mrmozart41]

Yes, of course! 1. Reasonable price - check! 2. Well equipped (even has adaptive cruise control) - check! 3. Drives well and is comfortable - check! 4. Very low operating and maintenance cost - check! 5. But - no Carplay or AA - what a terrible vehicle! Never buy one! Get a Tesla! Oh crap, that doesn't have Carplay/AA either! Oh the times when a car was actually measured by the first 4 features!

[@sprockkets]

Only a downside for apple people. Otherwise android users don't need it - it's already built in and more integrated.

[@glennalexon1530]

Your "$25k" car is $35,200; it's right there on the window sticker. Your neighbors donated $7500 in extra taxes to help you buy it. Dishonest and tone-deaf.

[@TylerPotter]

I was actually incorrect, 12k in rebates came off at the time of purchase, that makes it $23k price!

[@AeschylusShepherd]

The $7500 comes from your own federal taxes you are paying, not your neighbors. If you don't have 7500 is federal taxes that you paid, you have to pay the difference. In this case they are giving it to you up front.

[@SkaBob]

That's not how it works you are not paying for his car. But don't forget the billions in subsidies the oil industry gets and has been for decades.

[@EvMan6466]

You do realize how much we still give to the oil and gas industry and support righT.??

[@Jeddin]

@@AeschylusShepherdnot anymore. That was changed for 2024. Now you get the full credit as it was changed from a tax deduction you have to file for and might only get partial credit for to a full rebate off the sticker price as long as your income is below threshold. So the OP is partially right. And you’re partially right. The 7500 might be fully his own taxes if he has more then that owed. Or we might be subsidizing him for the likely difference.

[@hkmp5kpdw]

Any video on the steering wheel swap?

[@TylerPotter]

Yes, that video will be published tomorrow 12/30/24 at 11:00am CDT

[@EvMan6466]

Are you kidding me? It’s got all the safety features adaptive cruise control.