Chevrolet Equinox EV First Generation (2024-present)

Single generation since 2024 model year. Built at GM Ramos Arizpe, Mexico on GM Ultium platform (BEV3 / 400V architecture). The Equinox EV is distinct from the gas-powered Equinox which continues to be sold alongside on a different platform — Chevrolet has positioned them as parallel products for buyers in different powertrain preferences. 85 kWh battery (80 kWh usable). Three configurations available across the trim lineup: 1LT RWD (single rear motor, 213 hp / 236 lb-ft, ~319 mi EPA range — Chevy's longest-range trim, notably FWD-style packaging despite RWD designation), 2LT / 2RS RWD (same single-motor RWD config), 2LT AWD / 2RS AWD (dual-motor AWD, 300 hp / 346 lb-ft combined, ~285 mi range, ~5.9 sec 0-60), and limited 3RS trim. DC fast-charging peak 150 kW at 400V architecture. 11.5 kW AC onboard charging standard. Cabin centerpiece is the 17.7-inch landscape-orientation touchscreen (one of the largest in any sub-$50k EV) + 11-inch driver display behind steering wheel, Google built-in (native Maps/Assistant/Play Store with subscription-free 8-year period), wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto. Available Bose 8-speaker premium audio (2RS / 3RS trims). Standard equipment: Chevy Safety Assist (auto emergency braking, lane keep, forward collision warning, IntelliBeam high-beam assist), wireless device charging, panoramic glass roof on RS trims. Optional Super Cruise hands-free highway driving — rare at this price point. Trims: 1LT (~$35k base), 2LT (volume — adds tech package, larger wheels), 2RS (sport-styled — black exterior trim, 19-inch wheels, RS interior), 3RS (top — premium materials, Bose audio, panoramic roof), with AWD adding ~$3-4k across trims. The Equinox EV's $35k starting price is the cheapest mainstream EV crossover sold in the US when it launched — undercutting Tesla Model Y by ~$8-10k at base trim, Ford Mustang Mach-E by ~$5k, Hyundai Ioniq 5 by ~$6k. Federal tax credit eligible at delivery (Mexico build under USMCA + battery sourcing from compliant suppliers). Supply has been constrained early — Chevrolet had multi-month wait lists for the most popular trims (2LT AWD with Convenience Package) through 2024 and into 2025. The Equinox EV has been GM's strongest US EV launch since the original Bolt — Chevrolet has reported sustained strong order intake and the model is widely cited as proof that GM's Ultium platform can deliver volume EV success at competitive pricing.