My 2025 Chevy Equinox EV after 1 Week!!

[@stewsim]

We just got our 25 LT today. LOVE IT…!!! Thanks for the info…!

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@stewsim No problem! Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@wallacebell4311]

My wife and I just leased a new 2024 Chevy Equinox RS on 11/27/24 for three years and 45,000 miles. Wife made first long trip to Rome, GA. and used a Tesla supercharger at a Bucky’s. Great car, goodbye and good riddance to gasoline and pollution.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@wallacebell4311 That sounds awesome. And I agree, I don't think I'll go back to gasoline. Pumping gas makes me sick now!🤣😂

[@OasisAmps]

Hi BigRafTV, how do I sponsor your EV content?❤🎉🎉🎉

[@RayNLA]

Congratulations 🎉 Glad that you can make it

[@dinobianchini8339]

Wow

[@janetfowler-g5c]

Great review, not all full of tech stuff I wouldn’t be interested in. We are trading in our 22 Bolt and picking up our Equinox EV, grey of course lol, on Monday. I’m glad you touched on the difference in acceleration between the two. I love my Bolt, but it’s just not good in the snow and with the incentives, just made sense to get a vehicle that we could rely on despite the weather. So happy you are happy with your new wheels!

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

Just got my 25 Equinox LT in Galaxy gray or whatever it’s called. I love it. So much tech and so comfortable.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@FlyingTigersKMT I agree.

[@sojournern]

I bought mine a few weeks ago....I'm very happy.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@sojournern I hope you enjoy it!

[@danlambesis1289]

We bought basically the same car a few days ago. Same color and everything. One caution: the NACS adapter only allows you to use the newer Tesla Superchargers (250 kW or higher). The older 150 kW superchargers won’t work with non-Teslas.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@danlambesis1289 I'll have to keep that in mind. Thanks for the heads up. I appreciate it.

[@jimsmitherson6758]

Just bought one dude. We're super excited about it. We loved the Galaxy Gray, but the particular LT configuration we were looking for seems popular in our region. A dealer showed me that 3 of the 4 at that configuration (within a 50 mile radius) had sold in the last 3 days. We had to settle on color to make sure we got it before the end of the year, and that's okay... cause you can't beat the price!

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@jimsmitherson6758 Congratulations on your Equinox! They do seem to be going very fast, even in my area. I put a $1000 deposit down to reserve mine. Make sure to share an update when you pick it up!

[@johntenpas70]

Nice review and first week insights on your Equinox! Congrats! I just ordered a Blazer EV and as much as the super cruise would be nice to have, I agree with you that I didn't want to spend the extra $ for it. With my driving patterns, I'm not likely to actually use it very much so I left it out. My wife owns a Bolt EUV, and I'll be upgrading from a Gen 2 Volt, so I'm pretty excited.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@johntenpas70 Congratulations on your Blazer! Those are also very nice. I did the math on the Super Cruise, and you have to add a bunch of packages to get it, so it wound up adding about $12,000 to the amount I paid! Way too much for me. Let me know how you like the Blazer once you get it!

[@johntenpas70]

@Big_Raf_TV will do! I considered the Equinox EV (one of the best looking EV's out there), as well as EV6, Prologue, Ioniq 5, Mach-e, ID.4, and Ariya, but went with the Blazer mostly because of the extra passenger space, range/towing with the RWD, and other features like heated rear seats.

[@computerweenie]

The road that you are driving on with the road repairs/patchwork would freak out the super cruise. Even my car freaks out when the lane centering is on and you come across those areas where the lines are missing, faded etc. I don't know how anybody could just take their hands off of the wheel and let the car do it all. (Not saying you do or would do)

[@steveellsworth2547]

That is a beautiful vehicle. I have a 2024 Equinox EV. I think the question you received was do you have a Level 2 wall charger installed. Like the Ultium charger, or the Tesla Universal charger.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@steveellsworth2547 Yeah, I didn't see the point in paying extra for the special Ultium charger, when the charger that comes with it is a level two charger.

[@steveellsworth2547]

@@Big_Raf_TV I hear ya'. I purchased my garage charger a bit ago. I got the dealer to throw in my original garage charger with my 2020 Chevy Bolt, before I purchased my Equinox EV. I can understand the incurred cost. If you were to get a charger with an 80amp fuse in your circuit breaker, you can achieve faster speeds with say.....a Tesla Universal Charger.

[@shawnwhite2572]

How do you feel about the audio quality? I also came from an EUV and I feel that the audio sound quality in the Equinox is worse. I may have to eventually upgrade my speakers.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@shawnwhite2572 Weird, I actually feel like my speakers in the Equinox are better than my EUVs overall.

[@adstix]

Congrats on your purchase, man! Sweet vehicle, sweet color! So how quickly does the Level 2 charger replenish the battery back to 100%? And did you get the Tesla adapter from the dealer?

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@adstix Thank you! For the level 2 charger, it depends on the percentage that I was at before the charge. I typically never let my battery drop below 50%, which is about 159 miles. I plug in at night, usually around 10pm, and by 7am, I'm back to 80%, and I have it set to delayed charge. Also, yes, I got the adapter from the dealer as a part of the deal.

[@hipwellken]

I have the same color. I must get one to two compliments every week about it.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@hipwellken Great minds think alike!

[@danshine9823]

Congrats on your beautiful galaxy gray, I purchased the 2lt in red, my first ev, it's a very nice ride. The nacs adapter, is that the one that works with the v3&v4 super chargers and did you purchase it from the Chevy dealership? Let us know if you Iike it.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@danshine9823 Thank you! Yes, I bought my NACs adapter directly from the dealership that I purchased the Equinox from. It was a part of my deal. I haven't tried it out just yet, but I'll be sure to make a video of it when I do.

[@paulhaak5678]

Thanks for the review. How many miles per hour charge do you get from your home lvl2 charger? I'm concidering trading in my Tesla m3 for one of these and I was really curious about the home charging.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@paulhaak5678 I'm getting around 40-45 miles per hour. It really depends on the home charger you have.

[@dennisalexanderreilly8624]

Is it an RS or 2 LT? I am def considering a trade up from my Gen 1 Bolt, which I really love. Great review!

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@dennisalexanderreilly8624 It's an LT. For the 2025 models, they did away with the numbers for some reason.

[@FredSEd-x9d]

We have a 22 Bolt and the equinox ev is on our to of short list as our next car.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

I'm sure you already are, but do the research on everything before you make the decision. The Equinox is a great, great car so far, and I wouldn't change my decision on the switch.

[@palomojarre]

You can get this car without any extras, just the base one with adaptative cruise control already included for around $21500 out the door easily. $1000 off if you have the Costco membership, $7500 federal, $500 off if you are first responder/teacher/ healthcare worker/ military. $1500 off if you have a non gm car OR $3000 off if you have a bolt EV/EUV and you finance with gm financial. 3.4% 60 months. And dealers mark down (easy 4500 off). Most of the offers if not all, ending in 1/2/25. For a 2025 year model electric car this is insane. Most of the discounts ending in 1/2/25 and looks like maybe they are going to remove the 7500 federal with the new Government next year. This is the time to get one.

[@ARROWS89]

What about when you receive a text message will it be read over the speakers and can you respond like which Apple CarPlay?

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@ARROWS89 Yes, texts come through the same as before. However, I turned it off since I wear an Android Wear watch and didn't like getting double notifications.

[@ARROWS89]

@ thank you.

[@David-sc2sq]

Given that it can be had for less than 40k plus a range of around 300 makes it better than most EVs and extremely competitive with Tesla.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@David-sc2sq Right! I agree. Can't go wrong with the Equinox!

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

@David-sc2sq i get way more range and at 80% it's 280+ miles and full charge I'm getting over 350 miles.

[@TJOLLYRANCHER]

Looks like a 220 line. Not a charger… no..?

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@TJOLLYRANCHER it is a 220v outlet, yes, however, the plug and cord and box that is plugged into is the charger that came with the car that chargers it.

[@brentmiller3479]

Dude, Looking forward to your future vid of your burned down house, Make my next (gm), a Blackwing with the Performance Package,

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@brentmiller3479 The Blackwing is an amazing car. Can't deny that. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@dinobianchini8339]

Waiting few years too later issues wonder if it has heat pump,live hot summer south for overheating issues...never owned ev the blue cruises is extra cost on price... I have 2022 tundra that has the sensors that turn wheel when avoid bumps on country roads it cause accidents lane assist😮😮

[@OasisAmps]

Hello

[@grahamstefaan]

Toy car. Tesla FSD V13.2. 1 just made all legacy auto dead man walking. Save this comment.

[@Big_Raf_TV]

@@grahamstefaan Thanks for watching! I appreciate you adding to my views!

[@stewsim]

We just got our 25 LT today. LOVE IT…!!! Thanks for the info…!

[@Big_Raf_TV]

Glad I could help! Thank you for watching!