2024 Chevy Equinox EV is REALY nice, but Tesla still has the advantage for now!

[@smartphoneconversations]

It's crazy how some or you are so offended by a title of a video, because you for SURE did not watch me give all the praise to this beautiful car. You only came here to say things about Tesla, and THINK I'm a Tesla fan that only likes Tesla. LOL, this is sad but true...you will get over it. Now actually watch this video AGAIN and LISTEN with an open mind. Let this sink in - www.edmunds.com/electric-car/articles/percentage-of-electric-cars-in-us.html#num3 AND www.cars.com/articles/what-were-the-10-bestselling-electric-vehicles-of-2023-476704/ AND one most just becasue: www.caranddriver.com/news/g46351238/bestselling-ev-2023/

[@liam1902]

Unfortunately Tesla has a cult following so you will get these types of people that will only praise Tesla and bring everything else down. I see people like this on X (Twitter) every single day. I still like ICE cars, other EVs (like Rivian), etc on top of Tesla but there are many out there that are "Tesla or die".

[@2009MigyFl]

Chevrolet is more conservative with range. I will trust it. Pretty happy with my Bolt EUV premier, I hope the Equinox be the same or better.

[@mikemcclure3376]

Agreed my Chevy volt has always underpromised and over delivered especially on electric range

[@chriauc2976]

You bailed them out you deserve it ..btw they now in Mexico Oh GM is you best friend pride of your country

[@younged510]

The new Model Y rwd long range is accurately efficient.. you can actually go 70mph-80mph and still get 300+ miles of range. Why?? Because it's a rwd lighter then the awd.. if you decide to get the rwd long range Model y, make sure to drive it on chill mode to maximize range.

[@Nebula1701]

GM has a history of meeting or exceeding EPA on real world conditions.

[@WestCoastChicano]

Yeah, that Equinox is really nice as is the Blazer. The starting price of the Equinox EV I believe is 35 grand, however that version isn't for sale yet. It should come online later this year. Gr8 vid as usual. 🚙🇺🇸🔌⚡

[@Stevonoles1]

RS was never 30K. Charging network is not a problem. Looks like a great car.

[@dane9193]

From personal experience, GM rates their range conservatively compared to other manufacturers, especially Tesla. Our Bolt EUV regularly far exceeds its EPA range estimate in the summer months. I would choose the Equinox or Blazer EV's any day over the Tesla. The charging network is not a concern to me, especially with NACS coming for 2025 vehicles, and GM has an adapter for vehicles that still have CCS.

[@mikemcclure3376]

I have a 2018 Volt and I’ve not had one issue with it still getting over 50 miles on a charge and a full tank of gas . With that said I been shopping full electric and just test driving a different manufacturer every week so I can have an accurate assessment of what everyone is really offering . So far my favorite has been the ev6 gt. Competitors now that aren’t made in the us are just giving those same rebates off of the top now so the equivalent of the tax credit plus any other incentive they have too . In my opinion from a recent road trip from St. Louis to Dallas to see my sister I used mostly electrify America and ChargePoint and had no issues getting point A to point B and was surprised I could find stations everywhere even at Walmart . If range anxiety is a fear for people I can tell you it’s 3/4 of the way solved so long as existing stations are up and maintained. And I’d take a lot of the competition over a Tesla based on my rental road trips even with the robust network, experience ,and the added trust I have in companies that have had plug in hybrids for decades that now make full electric. And if you don’t have an adapter look into Lectron they have an adapter for the Tesla network

[@Jetter638]

The 1LT trim will have a base price of $35K. It is due by the end of the year. And that qualifies for the $7,500 government rebate. And at that price and range that will be the best deal going for EVs. I should note that GM had discussed having a $30K price for that trim but that's before they decided to give all trims the larger battery. Also hasn't GM announced access to Tesla Supercharger network? I agree that the Chevy interiors are MUCH nicer than the Telsa's.

[@jeffs6090]

GM is next up to get adapters sent out to their EV customers. Though, haven't heard when but should be soon. Then, of course, they should have native NACS ports for the 26 model year.

[@T3chAndThings]

It’s nice vehicle at the end of the day, I’ve seen some on the road especially since I have a Chevy dealership 2min from my house.

[@king-crane4956]

I believe the 2RS is the highest level trim possible. They always release the highest trims first and then move down to the lowest trim models which will be in the 30’s I think they said they increased the lowest price from $30k to $35k but it gets the full credit so it will be in the high 20’s. I have been waiting for this car to come out so I can see in person. Blazer just looks bad and is too big for what I am wanting IMO.

[@Maars36]

I agree with you on that new traverse that is really nice especially that RS trim

[@BensEcoAdvntr]

Thanks for the walk around. I’m seriously considering the Equinox EV to replace my wife’s Mazda CX-5

[@Saintsound]

The issue with the starting prices is that the legacy auto manufacturers and their EVs is that they release the higher cost trims first and the advertised lower starting cost wouldnt be realized until 2025 when they start selling the 1LT trims.

[@blackwidow3922]

The higher tier your looking at is the higher cost one, the trim level below it is around 35k and plus you get that 7500 tax rebate

[@BIGDADDY6678]

U said u get about 305 on you model y long range. Do you charge it to 100% to get that 305?

[@smartphoneconversations]

Yes when I took a long road trip in it the other day. I got 305 when I charged to 100%

[@mikeintampa250]

I like this video and your enthusiasm for the Equinox. I have the same enthusiasm but then when I started looking the car up online at my local dealers it was jacked up with like $3,500 of mandatory paint and fabric protection protection. They're taking what could be a great affordable EV and bastardizing the hell out of it so people will not be so willing to buy it as quick. Supercharger Network opening suit to GM vehicles soon. I hope they don't F this up.

[@smartphoneconversations]

That's strange, here they are not marking them up where I live.

[@dweiss1]

I want to get an Equinox EV but will wait for when the NACS charger is built in. And then buy one used, probably. So, a couple of years from now.

[@newscoulomb3705]

It really depends what happens after Elon sacked the Supercharger team, but keep in mind that GM was next in line to gain access to the Superchargers. So if that is your only hang up, that might change in the next few months.

[@barterdog]

All evs are good for the environment. Pick what you like and drive free of big oil

[@noahswarz4914]

EVs are only good for the LOCAL environment, makes no difference overall. You are just moving the exhaust from where you live to other places.

[@chriauc2976]

@@noahswarz4914keep saying that your irrelevant in society smarts drive the train you just come along

[@mocmylov]

Isn’t Chevy switching to NACS next year? If that’s the case you’ll def be able to use Tesla’s charging network. Fords and Rivians already can I believe

[@mocmylov]

@@OpinionatedOG184 how much did your adapter cost? I’ll need to pay my dealer a visit!

[@jeffs6090]

The $30k ones are the base spec which will be out next year.

[@JosephAdam-wx6ek]

UPDATE, his mistrust of the charging network is no more! You can use Tesla chargers now!

[@SRH420ful]

21 inch wheels takes 25 milesoff the max range only the 19 inch wheels gets 319

[@epiphany6033]

And the base model that comes in at around 30 Grand doesn't come out for another couple of months

[@ronniemullis8717]

For me personally I couldn’t care less about Tesla’s charging network. I want an EV for a daily driver and to charge at home.

[@blackwidow3922]

Why not just charge the Equinox at a tesla superchargers, now that Ford and GM can.

[@EnzroGreenidge]

Smdh, the charging network chatter is without any bases. Yes, we have a Tesla and a CCS car.

[@ronniemullis8717]

Tesla has been in the EV business for twelve years but way behind on looks and quality control compared to this Equinox.

[@willmcneal]

Use can use Tesla supercharger v3 charger but u got have a adapter

[@thomasbordi8726]

GM DOESN'T COUNT THEIR MILES AS TESLA DOES ... I AM GETTING 350 MILES OUT OF MINE!!! Just got it last week my Tesla adapter is on it's way in to the dealer. Within the next 60 days they are saying.😮

[@tonybino01]

I will wait until 2026 when all GM EVs will switch to the NACS port. The Tesla charging network is just unbeatable.

[@MrTekniqs]

Why I would not buy a Tesla: Interior & ride quality. Charging network is nice but once Super Chargers open for all Teslas are going to need to step up their game.

[@phileasler5401]

I’ll be interested in a 1LT when it come out. Not a fan of comrade Elon. I’ll be happy to use his charging network in a few months

[@Spazzfrom.1989]

why arent you a fan? please dont say because of twitter either

[@jeffjohnson3750]

You haven't driven it yet. How do you know ?

[@smartphoneconversations]

Stop reading the title first, just watch the video.

[@juanvalencia9378]

I'm not a fan of either the Tesla or equinox interior. The mustang mach-E and Subaru Solterra are nicer.

[@greggdrmac]

Jay, will, you know GM and Ford ain't the contract with Tesla last year to use Tesla charging Network. Was smart of Tesla because they know that quality for auto s will not touch the big free Brothers. It was smart of GM and Ford because it would take them too long to try to catch up with Tesla's charging Network. It's a win for all sides. Dr. Mac !

[@smartphoneconversations]

Yeah, but they limit their speeds. Tesla cars are priority, and there are a lot of chargers that are Tesla only.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@@smartphoneconversations On the flip side of that the pre-2021 Tesla's cannot charge on 40 percent of all US fast chargers because they are hardware limited even if they try with an adapter. You have to pay Tesla to install the correct communication module to talk CCS before it will work on those chargers. Yes any brand including Tesla with out pre-conditioned battery may have its speed limited. There is not any priority in the Tesla CPO on Ford or Rivain activated locations.

[@epiphany6033]

Bro supercharger Network is opening up to Chevy in like a matter of months.

[@dollarmerchtree4587]

If this car was 48K, how much is the Blazer? What happened to the $30k Equinox EV Mary promised?

[@4literv6]

Inflation happened and having to use an 85kwh pack to get decent range in a big heavy for its size ev without a frunk in 2024. 👍🏻😀

[@televisiontimschannel]

1LT originally was to have a smaller battery at $30K. It was changed to $35K but that includes the same battery as the other trim lines and transport costs. So the difference is really ~$3.6K ($1.4 for destination) but for that it includes the bigger battery and takes into account the higher inflation that wasn't expected when the vehicle was originally announced. Consider the $7,500 gov rebate and the price ends up at $27.5K, not bad at all for someone that wants to get into decent sized EV.

[@James-s7p4f]

Did you forget that GM is switching to see nacs system this year or beginning of next .just like ford and rivian

[@smartphoneconversations]

Nope, I know.

[@phillyphil1513]

"World's greatest DCFC Team... YOU'RE FIRED...!!!" (best Elon/deranged Trump/Apprentice voice)

[@יוסףחייםביטון-מ1כ]

שברולט עיצוב יפה ומודרני חדש ספורט

[@thomasbordi8726]

You can use the Tesla network for the Gm cars.. I will sell you one😂a

[@Mountainbaseddweller]

Not until Q4 2024 you can't.

[@יוסףחייםביטון-מ1כ]

שברולט לעצב כמו האודי

[@SkyRL25]

soon Teesla will have no advantage............. when they open their supercharged to Chevrolet....... but I don't get the point to drive a EV in USA on a long trip it cost more to fast charging than putting gaz in your ice car.....

[@dane9193]

Yet, how much of your driving mix do road trips really take up? It costs me about 1/4 as much to charge my Bolt EUV at home for 99% of my driving, than it did to pay for gas on a Chevy Cruze, and the Cruze averaged around 33 MPG on mixed driving, and mid 40's on the highway.

[@smartphoneconversations]

It for sure does not cost more to charger an EV, I can see you do not have one. I have both gas and EV, and it's less than HALF to charge up on an EV when compared to getting gas. Gas prices ALWAYS change daily, EV pricing not so much. Also, charging at home is BOSS. It cost even less, AND I have solar...so I'm charging for free at home.

[@SkyRL25]

@@dane9193 I SAID on long TRIP not on daily use.......

[@sa2005]

GM makes better EVs than tesla

[@T3chAndThings]

No matter how nice the competition is, Tesla is always ahead when it comes to software. All these other companies aren’t experts in that field and so they might end up with a bricked car in the future lol.

[@LakeLake123]

This new system is fully Google/Android. Personally, I’d trust it just as much as any other system.

[@T3chAndThings]

@@LakeLake123 I would trust teslas software over any android os any day. The fact that android isn’t so good with security vulnerabilities doesn’t help either. Also Tesla each year has a competition to see who can hack their cars and when they do, they are able to patch it. I don’t know of any car manufacturers doing that to their cars.

[@T3chAndThings]

@@XX-166 lol sure 👍🏾

[@T3chAndThings]

@@XX-166 👍🏾

[@T3chAndThings]

@@XX-166 👍🏾

[@darkspd31]

Tesla is twice the price... You can't even compare these two vehicles

[@smartphoneconversations]

Some of you guys just start typing, with no knowledge of what you are talking about. Tesla is not twice the price, fact check. This car is 45k, starts at 42k. www.chevrolet.com/electric/equinox-ev AND www.tesla.com/modely/design#overview

[@KinGCentipede7]

Better yet, You can get a used tesla from carmax with 15k miles for around 30k. Thats an even better deal.

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

@@smartphoneconversations the equinox will have a cheaper version later this year. Do your own research.

[@Dark_Vader888]

One thing I noticed in Reddit is how petty and toxic Chevy EV famboyz such as crappy Bolt owners are. The comments from butthurt fanboys here just confirm this fact.