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GM Started Building 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Units

Back in April 2023, GM Authority reported that the production timeline of the upcoming 2024 Chevy Equinox EV was still on schedule for a Fall 2023 release. Now, a recent post to social media reveals that General Motors has begun building select units of the all-electric crossover.

In a photo taken at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, we see what appears to be a 2024 Equinox EV rolling down the assembly line. Although volume-scale production isn’t slated to begin until later this year, after the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV launches, this particular Bow Tie EV is likely one of several units built as part of what is called a “captured test fleet” vehicle.

Photo of a 2024 Chevy Equinox EV rolling down the production line.

As context, CTF vehicles are essentially vehicle units built for evaluation purposes, quality checks, test drives, and a suite of other pre-production tasks. One interesting piece to note is that these vehicles are equipped with a VIN, and thus can be sold at a later date.

It’s worth noting that GM has recently taken a similar approach with the 2024 Corvette E-Ray. In fact, GM Authority reported that the Detroit-based automaker started building a few units of the C8 E-Ray during the week of May 22nd, 2023. Notably, production of the 2024 Corvette is set to kick off on September 5th, 2023.

As a reminder, the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV lineup will eventually consist of five trim levels, including the 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, 2RS, and 3RS. However, at launch later this year, only a limited-edition 2RS variant will be available.

Range estimates will vary between 250 and 300 miles on a single charge, depending on trim level and configuration. FWD is standard, while an eAWD configuration is available. Maximum output for FWD units – produced thanks to Ultium battery and Ultium Drive motor technologies – is rated at 210 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, eAWD units boast output figures of 290 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque.

Under the body panels, the 2024 Equinox EV rides on the GM BEV3 platform, which it shares with the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. Pricing is expected to start around $30,000 for the base 1LT trim.

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  1. GM succeeds at boring and cheap.

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    1. Boring sells. Just go look at the top selling vehicles in the US.

      US consumers have a lack of style and imagination.

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      1. There’s something to be said for a boring inexpensive EV that is like buying underwear. Just look at the Model 3.

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      2. I wish GM would just build the new equinox in the United States.

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        1. Amen, Bob.

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      3. Built in Mexico no thanks .

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      4. Not boring, but sensible. The basic purpose of a vehicle is to get you from point A to point B, as reliably and as cost effective as possible. Any other “style and imagination” features add to the cost and does not significantly add to its basic purpose.

        “Style and imagination” are for people who waste money and will most likely take on more debt than they need to (unless you are so rich you can toss money in the street).

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    2. So Tesla’s are a Chevy?

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  2. Looking forward to first drive reviews and an eventual test drive!

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  3. So, have they revised the MSRP om this yet? They’ve already admitted not making money on $40k EVs, so it ever being below that is rather suspect. Like the E-valanche now starting at $80k for the WT version (that originally was $40k)

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    1. Havent seen any indication that the wt Silverado is 80k. Perhaps you need to smoke something else

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    2. Note the only one you will be able to get will be a Limited 2RS “at start” (likely near a year), and probably for 60K.

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      1. Sorry but the first model will be available this fall.

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        1. What I meant was the 2RS would be the only model you will be able to buy for a year. They are going to make (for the first year) only 5000 2RS models and you can bet they will be 55-60K

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          1. @MarcoG other models (including the 3LT which I am considering) are supposed to be available in Spring 2024. The estimated price for this one is $37K.

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    3. That wasn’t what Barra said, despite many outlets repeating bad reporting.

      She was talking about getting EV mfg costs down to ICE costs for vehicles in the same mainstream category. $30k-$40k crossover/CUVs that make up the bulk on the market.

      In that same interview she also said they still expect to get to positive margin for their EV business by 2025.

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  4. Anyone know of an article/site that compares the trim levels side by side?

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  5. What a stunning, distinctive design, naturally shown in white. Too bad new vehicles look like cheap appliances.

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  6. Over or Under……

    GM will build 5,000 of them in the year 2023

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    1. Under for a signed dollar.

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      1. @Alfred Sloan
        I am starting to get into the Camp that Mary Barra maybe needs to be replaced.
        This BEV manufacturing debacle has been extremely embarrassing. Then she said they cannot be profitable by at least 2030….what a joke.
        Wonder what stupid excuses she will be stating when in 2026 Tesla will be selling over 5 Million vehicles.
        I believe it is time that the board pushes her to produce quicker results or they must find a better fit for the Future of the Company.

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        1. No. That is not what she said. She said they expect their EV business to be profitable by 2025.

          The EVs they are building now have positive margin, but they are still investing more money faster than they are bringing in revenue, because they are still scaling up with new factories and mfg lines.

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  7. People complain how “plain” or “boring” it looks. You aren’t going to get overly expressive styling in this price range. It is intended to be a $30-$40K EV. You are going to get something that looks like a typical, mainstream $30-$40K vehicle. Designers have to design based on the intended price. The more expressive they get, the more expensive it is to manufacture.

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    1. My 2008 Solstice was $25k and stylish AF. But, I get what you mean, although, for a crossover, I think the Equinox EV, is better looking than it’s gas counterpart.

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  8. No CarPlay. No sale.

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  9. @imanjunk I found the differing trims and their key inclusions on the Chevy site… chevrolet.com/electric/equinox-ev

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  10. I wonder if it’s going if they’re letting dealers seeing it firsthand over the summer?

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    1. Dealers have seen it long ago. There’s plenty of You Tubes. Go look.

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  11. I was getting my brake fluid changed for my Bolt at the dealer and looked at a regular Equinox on the showroom floor.
    It’s way too big for my taste, I like the Bolt size.
    There is also no mention that these new Ultium cars are made of aluminum like the Bolt.
    Also no information as to how durable the new battery is.
    It’s 40% cheaper to make and that worries me as to how well it will hold up over time.
    If this is such a fantastic battery, why doesn’t the car get 400 miles to a charge?

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    1. The Equinox EV is a lot different than the gas version. The EV is lower roof, but wider and longer.

      More range = more battery = more cost

      The Ultium batteries are less cost to
      GM then the bolt batteries in part due to their planned scale.

      As for durability, they will carry same or similar warranties as the Bolt EV.

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