2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports

[@BensEcoAdvntr]

Good discussion, but Gabe is wrong about the Equinox using 150 kW v. 350 kW DC Fast Chargers. The 85 kW Ultium battery pack has a fairly low nominal voltage of 288 volts. Charging output from a station is determined by volts x amps, with the amperage limitation on the station side often determined by the cable. Most “150 kW” DCFC have a cable limited to 350 amps, while the “350 kW” stations have 500 amp cables. In order for the Equinox EV to get its 150 kW advertised rate, it needs 500 amps. 288 volts x 500 amps = 144,000 watts. The pack voltage rises as the battery fills up, so it’s possible to briefly get the full 150 kW before it tapers.

[@martalli]

I have to agree here. I have also seen videos that seem to demonstrate the difference. However, on my 2025 Equinox EV, GM energy chargers show the voltage, and I am seeing voltage in the 300's. I wonder if they haven't adjusted the battery somewhat.

[@amirmoradi9595]

I was going to say this too. Thanks for pointing it out

[@georgepelton5645]

@@martalli The reason you are seeing voltage in the 300's probably is the added voltage the charger must provide in order to get current to flow to the battery. If the open circuit voltage is 288 V, it is going to take over 300 V supply to get 200-500 Amps flow into the battery. This is why 12 V car batteries are charged at 14.0-14.5 V by the car's alternator.

[@holmiumh]

@@martalli It's just the difference between nominal voltage (288 V), actual voltage and charging voltage. The actual voltage for Equonox EV is between 270 V (0% SOC) to 330V (100% SOC), the charging voltage needs to be a bit higher than the actual voltage.

[@aussie2uGA]

Nio, a Chinese EV maker, has done battery swapping for years now. They actually say they do over 70K swaps per day! You can choose between 3 different sizes of batteries being swapped.

[@gman9543]

Yes exactly. Tesla also toyed with the idea and had a test swap station built in LA for a time. But manufacturers are in the business of selling you cars, and they're not going to make it easier for you to hold onto your old one. However, manufacturers are looking at battery modularity though, so that you don't need to replace an entire pack now. So maybe that's progress.

[@toronado455]

Yes! And I think the Chinese taxis have this tech. Maybe they are made by Nio, I don't know.

[@vinnymurrell5711]

You are correct. They Israeli, American and European attempts add battery swapping failed, but Nio must be doing something right. Battery swapping may be good here in the US for fleet operations (e.g. buses, trucks) where the swapping occurs among vehicles owned by the same entity.

[@anyadike]

I came here to say the same thing. I thought the goal was for all cars to be able to enter the swapping station with an empty battery, and leave minutes later with a full battery.

[@usaverageguy]

I was ready to make the same comment.

[@COSolar6419]

I am not that attached to CarPlay but I like having the option. I suppose GM thought that if Tesla and Rivian could get by without it so could they.

[@Outsider.Reviews]

I am starting to worry about the expert advice on CR after this show. First of all you can most definitely get Waze, Spotify and such on the Equinox EV. Second, someone asks you about EV battery swapping and none of you seem to know there's a major global manufacturer that has been doing for years in Europe, China and many other countries called NIO! lol They swap out EV batteries daily and have a lot of swapping stations just not in North America

[@georgepelton5645]

Besides NIO's automated battery swap stations, there also are options to install different batteries into older EVs. The Nissan Leaf came with 24, 30, 40 and 60 kWh batteries. If you need to replace the 24 kWh battery in an older Leaf, there are options to install the newer, higher capacity, Leaf batteries. Same for Tesla Model S, which came with 60, 70, 75, 85, 90, and 100 kWh batteries. As mentioned in the video heavier batteries do require suspension changes to handle the weight. However, many of the upgrade options can be done without suspension changes.

[@holmiumh]

I bought a 25 Equinox EV amd I'm very happy about it.

[@martalli]

Same here. I think my 2022 Model Y is better, but the difference is pretty slim.

[@billybobbob3003]

should of bought equinox hybrid

[@chriszawertany5242]

Go trade it in-you will cry your eyes out. Rapid depreciation-of course you know that.

[@atlabama]

You can do voice to text. Did you even bother setting up the infotainment?

[@LakeLake123]

They didn’t. Funny too because “Hey Google” AND “Hey Siri” will both handle voice-to-text on an iPhone.

[@godofdun]

I think it's because it's a press car and they don't get their own account like a driver would. Though that opens up the question how are they comfortable reviewing an experience they aren't having?

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

@@atlabama that’s part of the point… once you pair your phone to your car (Ford in my case) you don’t have to set it up or maintain it. Apple or Android do it for you. I’m as tech savvy as the next guy but that doesn’t mean I want to be putzing with one more thing to access the same capabilities I am already carrying around in my hand.

[@abdullahiabdi9446]

@@LakeLake123they work but not smooth like AppleCar play or android auto

[@OpinionatedOG184]

I have the Blazer EV. I’ve always been able to receive and send text by voice over the infotainment system. You guys test these cars and you don’t know this? I have CarPlay in my Bolt EUV. I drive the Blazer mostly and I still don’t miss CarPlay in the Blazer. And Spotify is available on the infotainment, how do you all don’t know this?

[@LakeLake123]

Exactly! It just baffling how they miss such basic elements.

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

@@OpinionatedOG184 wait till they send you the subscription fee request in a year or two. How can you miss the industry press that have reported that the ultimate goal of GM is to monetize your data and to go to subscription fees for as many of the software features as they think you will tolerate

[@J.W.W.]

I 100% agree with the first questioner. I just purchased a 2025 vehicle and was thrilled to find it has the flip lever for dimming. Auto dimming mirrors are NOT doing their job, they do not dim enough. P.S. I’ve owned 53 cars from the mid 60’s to 2025. I have some experience.

[@ehb002]

Not as many cars under my belt (I'm at 4 in 35 years), but I fully agree- auto dimming mirrors are a downgrade, not an upgrade. They are marginal if the person behind you is in the "right" spot, but utterly fail if a pickup, someone with their high beams, SUV, etc. is behind me. With my old car's flip style mirror, even high beams were not a problem (as long as I could keep them out of my wing mirrors).

[@Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y]

Re: no Android Auto and Apple Car Play - Has CR asked GM or other manufactures or investigated how much it would cost in licensing fees to include these features going forward?

[@RatKing59]

Both Android Auto and CarPlay are free to license to auto manufacturers. From the phone maker’s perspective, they’ve already charged the user for the hardware and this is one way to keep them attached to the operating system. The result, inevitably, is more money from services, data, and compatible hardware purchases (FitBit, AirPods, etc). GM and Tesla know that there’s a billion-dollar opportunity in user data, so they’re opting to use their own infotainment in an attempt to capture as much of that as possible. Tesla’s vertical integration and software expertise makes it less painful for the user than GM, but both have charges that eventually apply for in-car GPS and data. The other manufacturers are just giving the people want they want. They’re more focused on moving metal than capturing metadata.

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

@@RatKing59 exactly, it’s about the data harvesting and the also mercenary idea of forcing subscription fees down your throat at some point.

[@JohnFromArlingtron]

Honda told GM to enable AA/CP for the Prologue so it's ready right now

[@ermigebrekristos4427]

I have carplay on my iphone and it's option to use on my silverado with the new google automotive, but I don't. The integrated system works very well and it's not distracting as compared to using carplay. You can do everything from the steering wheel and you can do voice command with siri, just long press the hands free button and that lets you use siri. I find I'm touching the screen a lot less than I used to, and I like that. Also I have a friend that has a blazer ev and was told that the maps on carplay or AA don't set the vehicle up for DC fast charge preconditiong like the onboard system map does

[@ludovicoc7046]

I just made $10K watching this video because I got $10 for every time Gabe says "uh."

[@juanccalderon]

You already mentioned about the inconveniences of not having android auto. But for me the biggest concern is paying the subscription for years that come after those 2 years of free access. It is dishonest to force for paying for a feature you already paid. Unless there is an option to add 5G with whatever provider you want. And still is a liability. In my opinion

[@nolangoldberg3845]

Regarding Odysseys and brake vibration issues, the simple fix is: cryogenically treated rotors, e.g. StopTech, and ceramic brake pads (I favor Akebono.) I replaced my OEM rotors at 40,000 miles with StopTech cryogenically treated rotors and drove them 245,000 miles with no vibrations. I replaced the Akebono brake pads about every 80,000 miles. The Odyssey we bought new now has 290,000 miles and is still going strong.

[@ronalaska2472]

People are used to tiny cars, I love the Blazer EV! Big and safe like older cars! I traded my Bolt EV because it was small! But it does fast charge also which the Bolt did not! I have Spotify and Waze pre installed on my Blazer EV! You should talk to owners before reviewing! Nice thing is brakes may never wear out with regen braking! And the batteries are now rated at about 800K miles! Never replace and may be able to reuse the battery on your next car if they keep them compatible!

[@ltkwok]

When a Tesla vehicle finds a tesla charging station & the driver picks it as a destination on the map, the car will automatically “precondition” the battery so it will charge fast when it arrives. Notice the map in the Tesla is integrated with the car so it knows when to start preconditioning (which uses power so you don’t want to start too early). GM wants the same thing. If it allows Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the apps are not integrated with the car & preconditioning cannot happen automatically. This is why GM is not including Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. I think the simplistic solution is just to have a button to allow owners to start preconditioning manually. The car knows the battery temperature. It just needs to know when you will arrive at the charger which CarPlay/Android auto can tell you. Press the button to start preconditioning, then the screen asked in how many minutes & the driver puts it in & you’re done.

[@craigw8828]

There seems to be quite a few errors in this short intro to this ev. I hope they are cleared up in further reviews. I think CR should have at least one reviewer well versed in EVs on these videos from now on. I nominate Keith Barry!

[@patbarr1351]

Engine braking is indeed "a thing!" After many years of driving with automatic transaxle cars (and lots of pad replacements + rotor turning), I decided to adopt the practice of using gears 1 to 3 on city streets (I believe that was called "L3") on my 2001 Jetta & only had 1 pad replacement in 115,000 miles. I only put the selector in "D" for freeway driving. My 2012 Volvo c30 had a shiftable automatic so I always shifted it manually & never replaced the pads in 96,000 miles.

[@frankcoffey]

Would be nice if you got gas back in your tank when you do it. 😁

[@JREwing78]

Came here to say this! Glad Mike Quincy brought up this subject!

[@EvMan6466]

I’m a long time, Apple fan boy and thought I would be totally against what you did too, but to be honest on my equinox I love it. I love what they did with the entertainment system.

[@danno180]

The seatbelt indicator difference on the dash for Equinox EV and Blazer EV is a result of the Blazer needing another update beyond the stop-sale update. It should match the Equinox EV in every way on the screens. GM will not pay dealerships to just install updates unless there is a problem. Over The Air updates are practically non-existent except for the Google stuff. I own both EVs.

[@ronlaskiewicz7134]

Manual mirrors are 100% better than automatic types. I have been driving for over 50 years and gotten a different car every 2-3 years and used both types.

[@David-sc2sq]

Reviewers have a considerable amount of experience with ICEs but their lack of knowledge about EVs was embarrassing.

[@shawnwhite2572]

I'm an iPhone user and I have no issues with my Equinox EV's infotainment system.

[@GusDom]

2024 Equinox EV owner here. I'm surprised GM didn't make them take this video down. They falsely claim that they can't use apps and features that actually are available on the infotainment system. It's like no one here actually used the car and played around with it. To add to the fire they're bashing it for it. Lol. Daaaaaannnnggg...

[@robertehlers3757]

Auto-dimming rearview mirrors seem to be working very well. Maybe the flip mirror that used to be inside the car worked a bit better, but the external mirrors had no manual alternative back in the day. So the auto-dimming feature on external mirrors is an unqualified success.

[@jbmop]

Not having CarPlay is just an anti-consumer decision to try to extract more money from you after selling you the car.

[@jeffs6090]

Carplay and AA are pointless and unnecessary when the native system is better. They think theirs is, ergo why it doesn't come with them. A native system will always be better for route planning to the next charger and battery preconditioning.

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

@@jeffs6090 and there is no practical reason not to also offer CarPlay or Android Auto if the customer wants them. I use both my native features on my Ford and CarPlay, often at the same time.

[@JohnFromArlingtron]

@@jeffs6090 Except that you or the next owner will have to start paying for non-map data after 3 years and map data after 8(?) years while my phone will always have those.

[@janesimers1445]

You guys are definitely wrong about the infotainment system. Waze, Spotify, KZbin music, Amazon music and others are all available as apps. Saying things are a dealbreaker for a car that is thousands less than the competition is unfair. I am an Apple user, but I also have a myriad of other accounts that I use including google, Amazon and others. My iPhone streams well via Bluetooth. Your problem is that many of you share cars to test them and give feedback so sure, it’s a problem in your very limited scenario. Shame on you guys. I also own an Equinox EV and love it. Is it different than my ford edge with Apple CarPlay, sure, but certainly not a dealbreaker!

[@LakeLake123]

Yeah, I was baffled with that too. They literally can just download the apps they say it doesn’t have 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jeffs6090]

I feel that they are just continuing and pushing the trend of not liking it. I feel Carplay and AA are pointless. I tried both in my vehicles and much preferred the native system. It's better for route planning and battery preconditioning.

[@niuhuskieguy]

Even if the apps are available as downloads, the problem then becomes your required to have a data plan for your car to use those apps once your included plan runs out.

[@tails300]

Speak for yourself, this is very much a deal breaker for I and many others.

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

Maybe not a deal breaker on its own. But when you’re torn between two choices then it comes down to the 2nd tier features and then it can easily break a deal. It’s like saying “hey, manual crank windows are good enough for you.”

[@martalli]

I have been doing fine with the infotainment system on the Equinox EV. You folks seem to be overlooking the fact that Android Auto and Carplay have no access to the state of charge. Without following SoC, carplay can't give the driver proper and efficient routing. The Equinox EV seems to do a great job at this.

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

@@martalli the reason most people want CarPlay isn’t to monitor state of charge. It’s for the access to their smart phone feature that they already own, and can seamlessly use.

[@johnkading5785]

Good discussion! And, I must agree that the absence of Android Auto or Car Play from GM's lineup is a show stopper. Consequently, I will be waiting for the Kia EV3 to arrive on dealer lots before buying a new BEV.

[@billmussatto2294]

Everyone I've read said that you need the 350 chargers because of the low battery voltage and the 150 stalls don't have the current voltages. You might want to actually measure it. See 'GM dip'.

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

I'm with Orrin and his missing of the old flip-lever dimming rear view mirrors. Not only do the two Subaru models I've owned with auto-dimming (a 2005, and now a 2020) mirrors not dim enough in my opinion, but there are plenty of night driving circumstances where I want it to be dimmed--usually on dark roads when the vehicle is judged "too far" away, or closer, but somehow not at the right angle/height to activate the auto dimming function. And the reason why I still will check this box, is because in Subarus at least, the auto dimming rear view mirror is often packaged with auto-dimming side-view mirrors. And THAT is a brilliant feature for night drives on the highway when cars are passing you. I don't have to hold up my hand to block the mirror at night anymore. (I also like the compass feature built into the Subaru mirror.) Still I get better, more effective dimming out of the flip switch style. Which I can activated when I want. Another circumstance is at dusk when the car lights are blazing and bothering my eyes but the atmospheric light conditions are NOT deemed sufficiently dark enough to activate the auto-dimming feature. And to throw up a hand to flip it to "dim" when I drive my family's older cars, is not hard, or distracting in the least bit. It's literally one of the easiest things to do while driving. I'm a little surprised that Gabe and Mike being drivers of "a certain age" (like myself) don't have similar observations/memories of how good the old flip style mirrors ACTUALLY worked.

[@roxasjrs]

You all are wrong on this. I was a loyal apple car play user in my previous vehicle. I have been using my 2024 Chevy equinox EV for the last 3months. The native infotainment system works as well as car play minus one thing-responding to group messages. Your response will only go to the person who sent the last message in a group message situation. But you can use voice to text like car play. And, by the way, for EV users, google maps is far superior to Apple Maps for integration of finding EV charging stations. I found the dialogue on this podcast regarding this to be woefully uninformed.

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

For Regina, if your current vehicle, outside of frequent brake pad replacements, is currently acceptable to your family needs, another option is to switch to a high performance brake pad and fluid. You usually hear about this as the first thing that folks who race on the track as a "must do" upgrade. But honestly, you are in a similar situation, with increased wear and heat and pressure on the OEM pads due to the rolling hills that make up Connecticut. You wouldn't necessarily want "track" brake pads as they can be a little noisy for street use, BUT there are definitely higher quality/wear pads available to you for your vehicle. You'd have to do a little research to find out which ones would be best for your vehicle, but if the OEM pads aren't working for you, then I would try an after-market high performance set before you go out and buy a whole new car.

[@davidbryant2872]

Be cautious about placing too much emphasis on peak DC charging rate. Some EVs have a very limited charging range during which the peak charge rate applies. It is helpful to look at the entire charging curve, or the actual time to charge over a given battery range..

[@Nightcrawlerfive]

$50k? I'm out.

[@frankcoffey]

The EV Equinox is the only Equinox you can get with enough power now that the gas version maxes out at 175hp and there is no longer an engine upgrade available. My 2019 2.0 turbo is 252 and that is just BARLEY enough when you have it loaded. It's a nail biter getting on the freeway with 4 passengers and some luggage. I can only imagine how scary it would be with 175hp. Oh, and it has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

[@ronaldblack3193]

I have a '23 Bolt EUV base model. It has the flip mirror which I love. The auto ones never seemed to work as well as advertised. Also, it has Apple Car Play. The Equinox not having Car Play is a deal breaker. I finally figured how that works and now they want to change it.

[@aboalooos]

Chevy Equinox is a great SUV, I have a 2019 and no issues for the past 5 years. Fun to drive

[@eclecticguy7065]

Never liked Carplay that much but it was all we had. Own the Equinox EV and MUCH prefer the Google Assistant that comes with it. Have bought Mazdas for decades because they are well-built and reliable. Rented a Tesla for 3 months to test livingw an EV. Hated the "ipad glued to the dash" build. Loved charging at home. Later drove every single competitor to the Equinox EV before buying it. It's clean design breaks away from the ipad+dash design and provides plenty of tactile analog controls. Loving the Equinox EV.

[@malthumb]

I have an Equinox EV, an iPhone, and an Android phone. I send text messages all the time by saying “Hey Siri…send text messages to…”. It reads back my message through the car speakers to confirm it is what I want to send. I should also note that we also have a Tesla in the household. Tesla also does not have CarPlay or Android Auto. Never has. I don’t hear all the complaining about Tesla not having CarPlay or AA. One of the reasons GM does not have CarPlay specifically is that until recently, Apple was developing their own EV. Apple was also (and may still be) planning next generation CarPlay to connect to the cars OBD system and have capability to deliver custom instrument cluster displays. That would give Apple access to operating data in GM EV systems at a time when Apple was also planning to engineer and build their own EVs. A lot wrong with that arrangement.

[@lesterng5748]

Does super cruise work on city streets?

[@holmiumh]

Mostly highways and some critical rural roads. You can find the map on the Cadillac website.

[@mikemcallister3138]

What is with this gibberish ? You start with a comparison to the Blazer… but which is bigger, better equipped, more spacious, more efficient , or are they the same ? Totally useless review for my consideration.. Based on this review, I wouldn’t consider either one, and I’m thinking of skipping further CR reviews.

[@m2193d]

It doesn't matter how good of an EV Equinox is or other EVs made by traditional car manufacturers. The dishonest dealers, and most of them are dishonest, first spoil the purchasing process and if you get any issue and have to take them for service, they don't have EV technicians and it might takes many days to even get your car problem diagnosed. My 2023 Bolt EUV is at Carl Black Chevrolet in Orlando for 'propulsion power reduced' issue and even after eight days, they haven't touched the car. Poor customer service, dishonesty, and lack of EV technicians do not worth buying any EV except Tesla. I have two Tesla and no problem with any service related issues.

[@Avatar1946]

Why was "supercruise" added as a purchase option if this is being marketed as a low price, entry model EV ?

[@mattheviewer]

IMHO I'm tired of being asked to pay different subscription fees for every kind of phone and entertainment service. As the smartphone appears the favorite way to communicate with anything, including a vehicle, car manufacturers should provide that connection, not their own proprietary service which is generally useless outside of the car.

[@tenblinkers3173]

Way, way too much emphasis on infotainment.

[@Andre-cj3ec]

I own a 2024 Equinox EV and like it. I don't miss CarPlay nor Android Auto. The integrated maps & apps that are included for 8 years at no added charge have the functionality I need. Using the the integrated maps means my battery preconditions when I program a charge stop. I can my accounts for KZbin music or PocketCast as apps in the car or stream with Bluetooth for my phone.

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

@@Andre-cj3ec so? On my Ford I can precondition by using the Ford nav but I can also access some of my phone features using CarPlay, and at the same time.

[@J_Alex_Carr_95]

My 2023 Nissan Rogue SV AWD did not come with an auto dimming rear view mirror. I paid over $600 to get one installed at the dealership. I truly thought an SV would have that option; I can see the base model not having it. Beyond that, it should be included. For me, I really prefer LED lights at night, my auto dimming rear view mirror was worth it and SUVs are putting them lower on the vehicles to help with glare.

[@JenoFletter]

Owners of 2025 model year vehicles automatically receive core OnStar features for 8 years, including Automatic Crash Response and remote commands.

[@derylhunt4494]

We need CarPlay. It’s a deal breaker!

[@nathanielstevens4246]

No Apple CarPlay?!? I won’t consider any car without it. I’m going to take my name off the list for a Silverado EV.

[@RSwrightMD]

It is a big mistake not to allow Apple Car Play and Android Auto. GM's behavior is as anti-American as Microsoft's behavior at forcing us in the past to use their internet explorer exclusively. We value choices and the ability to use the best product. I likely would not plan to buy any car that restricts the opportunity to use my iPhone and Apple Car Play.

[@rprtr720]

The comments are funny.

[@chadex77]

Well, I recently had a 2024 Equinox EV 3LT (emphasis on HAD). I didn't think that not having CarPlay or Android auto was a big deal, especially since the fact that I love Tesla's and they don't have it either. But it is and at least in the Tesla, I can still access Apple Music. You would think if I can install Apple Music on my android phone I would be able to install it on the Google based info entertainment system, NOT! The 3LT comes with the larger 21 inch wheels which I ended up not liking because the ride wasn't as comfortable as it would be with a smaller wheel with a tire with a bigger side wall. The seats were somewhat comfortable, but not as comfortable as my ID.4 seats. The DC fast charging is not a strong point by any means and I had a couple issues charging on Tesla's V4 chargers. My 3LT did not come with super cruise, which I was OK with cause I had no intentions of road tripping in the Equinox (24 month lease at 10000 miles). But it was kind of odd that my 3LT did not have front parking sensors despite having the 360 camera option but it did have rear parking sensors though. It wasn't terrible, but I wasn't in love with it and fortunate for me, my local dealer did something wonky with the paperwork, and I was able to back out of the deal after three weeks. So now I know other than a Tesla, not having CarPlay and Android auto is a dealbreaker 😂

[@toronado455]

I think Vinfast also had swappable batteries. But they failed too, right? I think it's a good idea, but nobody has figured out a way to make it work.

[@mitchbarber4748]

The market may already be responding to GM. The Honda Prologue is basically a reskinned Equinox EV, including the same infotainment system except it has support for CarPlay and Android Auto. If I’m not mistaken, despite costing more, the Prologue is easily outselling the Equinox.

[@outby50]

Prolouge is Blazer EV -derived not Equinox EV. It's outselling the Blazer EV too.

[@northyorkshirechris5735]

To respond to Tin’s question about battery swapping, the Chinese EV manufacturer, Nio, actually uses battery swapping technology in that rather than charging your car, you go to a battery swap station and a machine automatically swaps your battery for a fully charged one. This technology has been around for some time in China, but Nio have started rolling it out in Scandinavia now and in the UK in 2025. So the tech is there to do that. Here’s a video demonstrating it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2algX9qg9Jkp5Isi=uANkqJLQKK8JJ9iq

[@michaelwitkiewicz7052]

I had the Blazer on my short list versus another EV I This last summer. Ultimately I did not buy the Blazer based not having access to Car Play and the other vehicle did.

[@tman9517]

I’m sorry but this group instantly makes me skip the podcast.

[@MrChevybaja]

Tesla doesn't phone project , either.

[@jimbloom7568]

No Android Auto, no Apple Car play, no deal.

[@michaelbury1941]

you do not need car play to send a iMessage verbally. Just call out "hey Siri" your phone will hear you no matter what

[@hereigoagain5050]

Too bad about the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope Chevy can sort it out. The Equinox EV would be a hit.

[@braybray4573]

In mainland China, Nio is reported to have established 2,464 battery swap stations, of which 825 are located along major highways. On an average, these stations provide 79,000 services per day. COME ON GUYS. How can you expect people to take your show seriously when it seems pretty obvious that you don't really know what you're talking about?

[@richh.1010]

NIO and CATL are or will be in the battery swapping with expansion overseas over the next few years.

[@toronado455]

Yes, just because Better Place failed, doesn't mean battery swapping cannot work. That's just an anecdotal example.

[@Andre-cj3ec]

It's working in Europe in a limited way and more present in China. Because the US & Canada are slow to adopt a technology does not mean it does not have value. That said, distances travelled are usually greater in North America and even city dweller like me prefers large batteries for occasional road trips. City cars with small batteries don't sell well here. If we all have EVs with large batteries, there won't be as much of a market for battery swapping

[@teslamr7333]

That person with the brake issue should probably get a second opinion on her brake problems.

[@mikeschafer2474]

I definitely think General motors and Chevrolet are going the wrong way with not including Apple CarPlay as I exclusively use voice to text & Waze while driving as well as listening to downloaded music and podcast so it’s a big mess and absolute no go for me on buying any of those vehicles.

[@LakeLake123]

The issues is they are 100% wrong on these features. It has voice-to-text. It has Waze. It has Spotify, KZbin music, Amazon Music, etc. etc. And of course you can Bluetooth stream any other audio to the car, just like every other modern car.

[@georgeh6856]

After getting rid of Carplay/Android Auto, I expect Chevrolet next to get rid of electronic start and instead put a hand crank on the front of their vehicles. You know, for all the people who are tired of having to push a button from inside to start their car.

[@grady2486]

Why don’t you liberals review cars that the American public wants? We are sick of these EVs being shoved down our throats. We don’t want them.

[@onenickthomas]

6:07 im sorry, a "battery engine" ...dear God.

[@BTC909]

Only makes sense in LT trim.

[@letsgocapsbeatpens]

$50k For an Equinox EV? PASS

[@jeffmcclendon3835]

With Colorado and Federal rebates for EVs, I paid $26,500 out the door for my 2025 Equinox EV LT AWD. I did not get Super Cruise and honestly, the Equinox EV is so easy to drive and planted due to its low center of gravity, Super Cruise would ruin the fun of driving it for me.

[@BK-oc6lb]

If the folks over at Chevy are smart, they’ll bring back Apple Car Play and Android Auto- In an age where car manufacturers are constantly working to move the ball forward, this is a step backwards…

[@saabsnaab]

GM has been on the wrong road since they ruined SAAB

[@markw4263]

The Car Play availability issue is just another dumb idea from GM, unfortunately I gave up on the company a long time ago.

[@louislopez55]

I would say fortunately… I mean we are talking about GM.

[@Whatis2022]

I own this EV.. These CR folks are utterly clueless 😇😳..There is so much BS in here, not worth wasting time adding corrections.

[@barryw9473]

You say battery swapping for EVs doesn't work. What are you guys smoking? Nio has over 2800 battery swap stations and they work just fine. CATL is getting into the act, too, and is getting car makers to agree on standard pack sizes. You guys are such losers, living in your cloister in rural CT. Read the news, ladies and gents.

[@marekw.9816]

No android auto would be a deal breaker for me also. Nice looking car otherwise.

[@richstearns3790]

No Apple car play? Yes, that's a deal breaker.

[@MigFlo-i1e]

Terrible podcast. Never watching it ever again.

[@sigor2011]

Silly without Android. Default app is fine, I drove it but decided not to buy the car without that feature.

[@banderson1979]

Leading with dating yourself music wise? Gawd they are old.

[@Zoooks]

Android Auto was a requirement for the vehicle I bought in 2019! it will be required in any vehicle I buy in the future as well.

[@Andre-cj3ec]

The integrated system is by Google. If, like me, you're coming from Android, you'll feel right at home in a GM EV. For CarPlay navigation users, the transition is a greater ajustement

[@robertherman1146]

Euww…that is one fugly car!

[@ronkemperful]

I will probably get some negative comments but I will ask this question: With the upcoming Trump administration, how would any EV be relevant? Would it be foolish to buy anything with a battery? I feel that EVs are now out of fashion, a pariah in our country's view of the environment, as perceived by Trump.

[@holmiumh]

Irrelivent quesion: Have you heard a guy named Elon?

[@shawnwhite2572]

Most developed nations around the world are moving towards EVs, regardless of who is the American President. Also, California (among other states) is still going to ban sales of new ICE vehicles after 2030.

[@ehb002]

Various states (CA in particular as well as the dozenish that have adopted the CA standards) "encourage" EV purchases through making conforming ICE more and more expensive (not to be confused with states that, under Biden, have a registration price surcharge for an EV to "compensate" for the lack of fuel taxes that is 2x to 3x what the ICE version would bring in, even if you assume the EV is a fully laden full sized pickup truck). This will only change if Trump successfully sues in Federal court to overturn CA's ability to set their own pollution standards for cars and trucks. That litigation will presumably take years to wind through the system as it'll end up in SCOTUS in the end.

[@LTVoyager]

Have you missed that Elon is fairly tight with Trump?

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

I think what you are missing here is the fact that you take Trump at his word. He loved to talk trash about EVs because he knew his voters loved that stuff. And that's aside from the fact that one of his biggest supporters is Elon Musk. Now that he actually has to govern and do the hard work? No one, including Trump, is stopping EV development and production. It will still be very easy to buy, drive and own a gas vehicle for AT LEAST the next 25 years, but EVs are the future and it doesn't make any sense to try and stop the development of EV technology. Look at some point battery technology, charging infrastructure, all of the annoying things that have led to somewhat of a stalling in the EV marketplace, is going to get better and everyone is going to gravitate towards buying what makes the most sense for them. And for a lot of folks, it's going to be EVs. Sure, there will always be the "pry it from my cold dead hands" people that will never transition to EVs, or even another brand of car. And that's fine and expected. Buy/drive what you want! But EVs are a growing market that has stalled out a bit on the consumer side, but that's going to pick up again as battery/charging tech improves. Personally, I wouldn't "buy" an EV right now, but if I needed/wanted an EV, I would lease it. Unlike an ICE vehicle which may have few if little improvements over the course of 3 or 6 years, there is no question that an EV in 3-6 years is going to be significantly better than almost any EV you can buy today. EVs depreciate way too much right now to make a good case for buying an EV.