Chevrolet Unveils the All-New 2024 Equinox EV in the North American Market

Reasonable Compact Electric SUV... Approximately 300 Miles Range per Charge

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Chevrolet announced on the 12th that it is further strengthening its electrification strategy by unveiling the 'All-New 2024 Equinox EV,' built on the Ultium platform, following the Silverado EV and Blazer EV, in the North American market.

Mary Barra, GM Chair and CEO, stated, "We are at a turning point where electric vehicles will become the mainstream choice for the next generation of customers, and the Equinox EV will lead this role," adding, "GM will continue to introduce a variety of multipurpose vehicles at different price points based on the highly flexible Ultium platform."

With the launch of the Equinox EV, Chevrolet now has a portfolio covering most electric SUV segments, including full-size pickup trucks (Silverado EV), mid-size SUVs (Blazer EV), and compact SUVs (Bolt EV and EUV), as well as electric pickup trucks.

Scott Bell, Global Vice President of Chevrolet, said, "Chevrolet now has a broad lineup of electric vehicles," and added, "Chevrolet understands the needs of pickup truck and SUV customers better than anyone else, and we are applying these insights and experiences to our new electric vehicle products."

The Equinox EV can travel approximately 300 miles (about 483 km) on a single charge according to GM’s own certification standards. Building on the core values of style, space, and safety of the Equinox, which is the second best-selling model in Chevrolet’s SUV lineup alongside the Silverado, the vehicle has been upgraded with a striking design suitable for an electric SUV, electrification performance, and customer-friendly EV technologies.

Vice President Bell described the Equinox EV as "an electric vehicle for everyone," stating, "It will be a reasonable game changer offering uncompromising customer experience along with richer convenience features, and aside from not having to stop at gas stations, it will not change customers' daily lives."

The Equinox EV boasts a bold, confident, and dignified presence that immediately identifies it as Chevrolet’s electric SUV. It offers various trims such as LT and RS, each showcasing different charms, along with different drivetrain and driving range options.

The interior is a five-seater with a clean and modern design, featuring customizable ambient lighting and a smart infotainment system. It also offers various storage spaces inside the vehicle and a maximum cargo capacity of 1614 liters when the second-row seats are folded down.

Chevrolet focuses on customer convenience in electric vehicle use through features like navigation and route finding to charging stations via the My Chevy app.

Additionally, based on the brand value of safety first, Chevrolet has equipped the Equinox EV with various safety features for families and drivers, including Chevrolet Safety Assist (automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert and distance detection system, forward pedestrian detection and braking system, lane keep assist and lane departure warning system, IntelliBeam and other safety aids), rear parking assist, automatic braking system, driver seat haptic alert, rear automatic braking system, and blind spot steering assist.

The Equinox EV also offers various driver assistance technologies such as adaptive cruise control, HD surround vision, head-up display, and rear display rearview mirror. Notably, it is equipped with Super Cruise, the industry’s first hands-free driving assistance technology, enabling hands-free driving support for over 400,000 miles (about 643,738 km) on various types of roads in the United States and Canada.

The Equinox EV delivers a maximum output of 210 horsepower (according to GM’s own certification) and maximum torque of 242 lb-ft (33.5 kgf·m) in front-wheel drive configuration, providing quick acceleration and an enjoyable driving experience in daily life. An eAWD system with a maximum output of 290 horsepower and maximum torque of 346 lb-ft (47.8 kgf·m) is also available as an option.

Furthermore, the Equinox EV offers an 11.5 kW Level 2 (AC) charging system (enabling about 34 miles (approximately 55 km) of driving per hour of charging), a 19.2 kW Level 2 (AC) charging system for the eAWD model (enabling about 51 miles (approximately 82 km) of driving per hour of charging), and a DC fast charging system with up to 150 kW (enabling about 70 miles (approximately 113 km) of driving with 10 minutes of charging). The standard 'One-Pedal Driving' technology allows deceleration control and stopping using only the accelerator pedal, maximizing driving range through regenerative braking.

The Chevrolet All-New 2024 Equinox EV will launch in the North American market in fall 2023, starting with the Limited Edition 2RS model. Detailed information and ordering details will be announced later. (Launch schedule for the Korean market is undecided.)

Meanwhile, GM Korea plans to release 10 electric vehicle models, including the Bolt EV and EUV, in the domestic market by 2025 in line with GM’s all-electrification future strategy. In particular, by building a diverse electric vehicle portfolio tailored to various prices and purposes, it aims to expand customers’ choices of electric vehicles and become a major player among imported brands in Korea.

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