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Small Cadillac EV Looks Very Similar To Chevy Equinox EV

GM is stepping into the all-electric vehicle space with a wide variety of new models across its various brands, including a new small Cadillac EV crossover and the new Chevy Equinox EV. Now, we’re comparing the upcoming Cadillac EV with the new Chevy Equinox EV in terms of exterior styling.

Before we get into the comparison, we should first provide a little background information. As GM Authority reported in March, The General is currently developing a new small Cadillac EV crossover that’s set to slot in under the Cadillac Lyriq with regard to the brand’s all-electric product portfolio. Sizing is expected to be similar to that of the current Cadillac XT4.

Meanwhile, GM has also revealed the new Chevy Equinox EV, pulling the sheets at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show this past January. Like the aforementioned small Cadillac EV crossover, the Chevy Equinox EV is also a small crossover, and is set to enter production in the Fall of the 2023 calendar year.

Although GM has yet to reveal the as-of-yet-unnamed small Cadillac EV crossover, our spy photographers have captured it out on the road testing in prototype form. As seen in the photos, the prototype is draped in black-and-white camouflage, but still provides a decent look at the overall design and shape of the vehicle.

Placing these two models side-by-side, we find that the small Cadillac EV crossover looks very similar to the Chevy Equinox EV. The sheetmetal will likely differ, but the front-door window frame looks nearly identical, while the dash-to-axle ratio is also quite similar. Notably, the Cadillac seems to have narrower rear doors and a chunkier rear pillar.

Small Cadillac EV crossover

Small Cadillac EV crossover

2024 Chevy Equinox EV

2024 Chevy Equinox EV

To note, it’s likely that both models will ride on the GM BEV3 platform, a skateboard-type architecture that underpins a variety of new GM electric vehicles, including the new Cadillac Lyriq, Cruise Origin, and Cadillac Celestiq, among others. The platform will also underpin new EVs from Buick, as well as additional Chevy vehicles beyond the new Equinox EV.

Furthermore, we should mention that both the small Cadillac EV crossover and the Chevy Equinox EV are rumored to be set for production in Mexico.

Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest on GM’s EV efforts, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Cadillac news, Chevy Equinox EV news, Chevy Equinox news, Chevy news, GM technology news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. Or is that the Honda Prologue?

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    1. The Honda Prologue is similar to the Blazer, so it is larger.

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  2. Not good. Brand separation between Cadillac and Chevrolet must exist and be obvious in their designs.

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  3. I read elsewhere this will be called Cadillac Optiq.

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    1. The new Cadillac Cimmaron?

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    2. Antique?

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  4. Better be RWD with the option to Add a front Motor making it Dual Motor setup.

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    1. It will likely be standard FWD with AWD as an option.

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      1. Remember that the BEV3 is a very flexible modular platform.

        Just about everyone on here was surprised that the Blazer EV can be configured with FWD, RWD, AWD and performance AWD. So, the same thing can happen to the Caddy.

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    2. Let’s hope so too. Years back, Cadillac stated that every future vehicle produce will be RWD during JDN’s era.

      I have no problem the Equinox and the Caddy sharing platforms. As long the Caddy is RWD while the Equinox is FWD, I’m O.K. with that but we will have to wait and see what is entail closer to revelation of the two vehicles.

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      1. @Johnls_39
        To be honest BEV’s make much more sense to be RWD Based.
        Allows for much better Packaging. So even the Nox should be RWD based but I doubt GM would do so. They should though….or be like the Blazer and get whichever way you want FWD, RWD, Dual Motor
        I just will never understand the decision to go without Frunks. I mean Ford is selling the Lighting on Social Media with touting the HUGE Frunk they offer.

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        1. Everyone in snow country wants FWD or AWD, RWD is a giant step backwards.

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          1. Havent prevented them from buying foreign RWD vehicles though…

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            1. Not very many out in the snow.

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              1. Not many FWD out in the snow also.

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                1. LOL, you must not be in snow country

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      2. Why?

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        1. Cadillac needs to separate themselves away from Chevy and even further from Buick. No Cadillacs on the BEV3 platform should be FWD going forward. Let Buick, GMC and Chevy be FWD for people who want FWD. Cadillac needs to start making consistent drivetrains from the low to the high-end plus segments going forward if they want to be taken seriously that feel genuinely Cadillac regardless of segment it competes in.

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    3. Ultium has three motor options in many configurations.
      My Guess:
      Equinox EV FWD (240Hp) with AWD option (240hp Front 83hp R)
      Cadillac EV RWD (340HP) with AWD option (83hp Front 340hp R)

      The Cadillac will likely have an interior very similar to the Lyriq (but a bit smaller).

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  5. I think the rear doors looking narrower is an optical illusion. I think the door opening is the same size but the Equinox’s rear door includes a c-pillar window where the Cadillac doesn’t. Likely the Caddy’s c-pillar window will be behind the door which in the end will make it look longer and probably have a slimmer c-pillar overall. Plus it’ll have the elongated window tail lights running down the back.

    I’m looking forward to seeing it.

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  6. I said as much the other day and some people weren’t happy with me. gm’s strategy is releasing two EV variants per model – an upscale version and a regular version. We saw this already with the Blazer and the Lyriq. The only question I have is if the upscale model is worth it. I’m sure the materials will be premium, but will the drivetrain/battery be radically changed enough to justify the price increase?

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    1. Well the Blazer EV optioned like the Lyriq costs just as much if not more than the Lyriq. My question is the higher trim Blazer EV really worth it compared to the Lyriq?

      The Blazer EV RS RWD large battery is going to price very close to a RWD Lyriq. And the SS Blazer EV is basically the same price as an AWD Lyriq.

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  7. I sure hope GM can handle producing ICE and EV because I don’t think their customers are on board with the all EV strategy. They will lose me and about everyone I know if they quit building ICE.

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    1. Carl I agree: GM flaps their gums just a bit too much.

      I don’t understand why they cannot produce EVs in the relatively small quantities needed right now…

      I know they have FUTURE plans to greatly enlarge production – but that’s asking for trouble if they go from essentially nothing to 100 times production in all one shot.

      Car manufacturing – once the battery issue is solved (GM claims it costs them $100 / kwh with the Ultium batteries ($10,000 for the Lyriq) – the rest of the car doesn’t cost much to manufacture at all.

      Fortunately for ICE LOVERS (I admit we’ll always need them) – other manufacturers will still make them.

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      1. Based on your second paragraph, GM is doing that currently what you are asking till other plants are in full swing with battery cells production and etc.

        IMO, GM should had kept the Volt, the mild and full hybrids models and market the hell out of them but didn’t.

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        1. All I’m saying is build both and let the customers choose.

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  8. Well, I guess the youngsters running GM into the ground don’t know that this was tried before a failed miserably! LOL 🚙👎🏻

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  9. I actually like that the BEV3 highly flexible, but for the love of God, GM, please don’t f up the compact Caddy EV. You’ve got some good buzz with the Lyriq and the Celestiq was fairly well received, so any inkling of a brand turnaround has started, but has to be proven and the path is long. Please take the time (and a page out of Lexus’ playbook) and differentiate this compact Caddy EV from the Blazer EV so that no one can tell the 2 are related. Just like people like us can’t tell the difference between a RAV4 and the NX. Shouldn’t be that hard: 7/8 Lyriq all around- and that includes the OLED dash!

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