A month and a half after a company spokesperson stated that the Chevy Equinox EV production in Mexico would begin before the end of this year, General Motors has just officially announced that Mexican production of the electric crossover will begin in Q1 2024.
The top leader of GM’s Mexican subsidiary recently announced during a press conference that production of the Chevy Equinox EV at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant will begin during the first quarter of next year, thus ruling out that the model could roll off the lines of the Mexican complex this year – as initially scheduled.
“For the Chevrolet brand, we confirm the arrival of the Blazer EV, which is produced in Ramos Arizpe, GM’s first electric vehicle manufacturing site in our country,” said President and CEO of GM Mexico, Francisco Garza, to the local media Vanguardia. “The Chevrolet Equinox EV will also arrive in Mexico, and will begin production during the first quarter of next year,” he added.
Notably, this official statement from the Mexican executive implies an adjustment of at least several weeks in the production schedule of the Chevy Equinox EV at the Ramos Arizpe plant. At the same time, it confirms that the delay in the launch of the Equinox EV in the United States will finally affect the model’s series production program more than GM Mexico officials themselves had estimated.
The all-new Chevy Equinox EV is the second all-electric vehicle that GM will build in Mexico after the new Chevy Blazer EV, both manufactured in the same facility located in the state of Coahuila. As previously reported by the company itself, the delay in the launch of the all-electric variant of the Equinox in North America is related to adjustments in the software strategy to ensure the “highest possible quality and customer experience.”
Mexican production of the all-new Chevy Equinox EV will finally start during the first quarter of next year at the Ramos Arizpe complex, so far the company’s only facility in the world confirmed to host manufacturing of the zero-emissions crossover. However, the Equinox EV will also be manufactured in China to exclusively supply the local market in that country.
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Good luck!
So far, the Blazer is a HUGE sales disappointment. Chevrolet could have had a home run with an ICE V6. It’s a great looking vehicle. Unfortunately, buyers run the other way when you tell them it’s an EV.
@Midnight Rider
Why is it a sales disappointment?
Because GM cannot figure out how to scale their BEV’s and customers are getting really impatient waiting on their Reservations. The Blazer EV won Motor Trend SUV of he year as well. GM could take advantage but they are dropping the ball Big Time!!!
They need to build these in volume and lower the price when they scale up.
Someone at GM needs to answer for this catastrophe building their BEV’s.
The Chevy Citation won Motor Trend’s Car of the Year way back in 1980 and look what happened there. Garbage
Yeah and by that logic Corvette Z06 MotorTrend’s 2023 Performance Vehicle of the Year is Garbage too, right? How bitter about something they achieved.
Maybe we should wait for the first full quarter of sales to be reported before declaring something a “HUGE sales disappointment”?
In case you hadn’t noticed, Chevrolet already has an ICE V6. It’s called the Blazer.
Electric vehicles seem quite attractive until one looks at the logistics.
– how long does tens of thousands of dollars worth of batteries last again?
– some people think an EV comes with a 120 volt wall wort like their cell phone. I wish you good luck convincing them otherwise.
The electrical grids in cities where the EV is well suited can’t handle the extra load, just ask university and college students about brown outs, it’s a common problem for them in lots of cities
How are we going to create all this extra electricity we need? Dam another river, burn coal, natural gas, go nuclear, wind mills, solar panels, what?
We’re the ones that are going to pay for this, are we comfortable with thousand + dollar power bills every month?
– people just can’t afford to buy new electronic stuff every 5-7 years and throw everything they own in the land fill, although the computer industry seems to thrive on it.
I just read we’re throwing fifty million tons a year of e- trash now in land fills, what’s the number going to be when we all drive EV’s? And how many perfectly good computers are thrown away because they can’t be updated?
Electric vehicles have been around way longer than ICE or steam ones but the same problem exists. Batteries.
Yes, the use of exotic metals makes them more powerful but more expensive and dangerous as well.
ICE fuel is a mixture of chemicals or just one, that as time and development goes on requires less and less petroleum, eg. bio diesel, hydrogen, synthetic gasoline exists too. The germans were developing synthetic stuff back in WW ll after the allies started kicking them out of the oil fields. They turned out in some cases to be superior to petroleum based products, heat resistance in lubricants is one example. Some claim their diesel engines last longer if they use bio-diesel.
It goes on and on, one way then the other.
EV’s have their place, like as commuter vehicles in cities fork lifts in warehouses and ships hold’s, but parking and traffic jams aren’t going to get any better.
If one can, using public transportation and leaving your vehicle at home only using it for special needs is going to leave more money in your pocket at the end of the day.
It’s incredible how I’ll informed some people are spouting inaccurate information. Congratulations on being one of them.
I drive over 400 miles a week with an EV does that count? While not spewing out toxic cancer causing smoke I am also saving over $200 a month in gas savings. No oil changes no plugs exhaust etc. Basically a car that just runs data after day. EV’s are also quick, quiet and fun to drive. The batteries have several places to recycle them now.
The metals are reused. So I a, not sure what you are on about.
Which EV do you have? When people start reaching and making up “facts” to prove their opinion, I just have to ignore everything they say. It’s like someone who blindly loves every brand xxx makes, no matter what.
Currently driving a Model 3. You think I am making this up? Its my daily driver. After driving a bunch of Buicks, Chevys, Hondas and Toyota’s this has been the best car I have ever driven. Really don’t miss the transmission shifting gears or the noise of a V8 V6 I6 or 4 cylinder. Even after I pay for electricity I save over $200 a month in gas. I have taken a 1500 mile round trip in it as well as 800 mile round trip. Its a great car.
2,000,000 Teslas being recalled. Auto Pilot sucks.
I’m shocked … SHOCKED !!!
Filled up my ’21 ICE Nox in 3 min. for $2.79/gal.
Back on the Interstate at 76 mph, tap “Range” …
450 Miles .
“Bu Bye, snowflakes .”
Hey Phil I fueled my EV last night. Plugged it in. This morning when I left for work it was full anf I could go more than I need to in a day. Cost ne about $10 for 200 miles. Have a great day
Recharge in 3 min. beside Interstate exit. Back on I-75 S on the way to Tampa with a 450-500 mi range.
Sweet dreams, Greta .
Better stay asleep Greta, because once you wake and realize the massive carbon footprint created by all those diesel engine mining vehicles that pull lithium from the ground you will have some serious nightmares!! Not to mention the vast majority of electricity production from the burning of fossil fuels where nuke methods haven’t been adopted. I love how EV drivers just think their vehicle was built by elves and the electricity just magically appears.
Willie, That is FALSE, FALSE, FALSE. Where are you getting your info, False (Fox) News? EV batteries have been proven to last 10 years 200,000 miles with only about a 20% lower range. And they are recycled. I’ve owned an EV for almost 6 years now and LOVE IT. I will NEVER go back to gasoline cars.
Yes batteries for the most last 10 years.
Now I have seen a Hybrid Malibu that was 12 years old and lose its battery. I was told the replacement was $6000 out of warranty. The car looks good yet but the battery is more than it is worth.
My concern is what is the trade value here or resale? It already is bad for the sedans and this could make it even worse.
Old computers and Cell Phones hold little value as they are expensive to fix and old tech is not wanted. The mystery of the EV future used market is still open.
Now if the cost of batteries get cheaper this will not be a big deal but till then. We still have things that need worked out.
Also more shops to work on these cars will be need as right now dealers are about the only place to go and dealers are contracted to use MFG parts that will always be more expensive vs a local repair shop using aftermarket parts.
Many like to just see the smooth clear surface of the water. Then when they have to dive in they may find a rocky bottom to deal with at this time. These things will be worked out but it will take more time and the government needs to give everyone a break.
Jeff, what is the cost of your battery replacement?
Willie, public transportation sucks.
why replace the battery if its still working?
Interesting how the EV haters are toggling with the facts, to suit their agenda. If EV sales are low, why worry about the overloaded electrical grid. The adoption of the EV’s will be gradual and market driven. But they are still coming with doomsday scenarios and repeating the same arguments, ignoring the rapid continuous improvement happening in the industry. There is a market for EV’s and the trend is showing growth. So why getting worked up about Mary Barra’s role in this when the whole industry is heading that way.
A Reuters report says based on actual usage that a typical battery has 90% capacity after 100,000 miles. Pretty good since I never have a car that long.
@Steve
Notice how nobody ever mentions the ICE efficiency in year Ten Lol
I honestly just do not understand the EV hate. You are either a GM fan or not.
EV’s are the future whether we like it or not.
Do you want GM to survive or not?
Technology doesn’t care about feelings. It just displaces the older tech and moves on.
Something will come along one day and replace EV’s with even better Tech.
That is how Tech works. I thought this was pretty much common knowledge.
Tens of thousands of dollars of batteries? My volt is on year 10. Enough said! And the tech has gotten better! First we got to convince you of the first point rather than the 2nd point.
Mary B. got “underpromise/overdeliver” backwards
Look electric is not for everyone at this point. But over time the gap will close more and more. GM is really just trying to get into the market as they will be faces with laws and regulations in some states and countries where they will have to have EV models.
But with that said here GM is keeping both EV and ICE alive together as long as they can. I expect the EPA will back off on regulations but the Carb states who are 44% of the market will play hard ball.
I played with one of the Blazers. It was nice. We still bought the ICE model for my son as it was more practical for his needs right now.
The new EV Nox will fill the needs for many Tesla buyers with a better looking and better quality car and at a little lower price.
GM is not going to change to EV over night and they are not planning to dominate the EV market. What they are hoping for is the EPA will give them more time to develop these models and make them more practical to the public and let them choose to buy one and not be forced to buy one.
If the long term cost were lower I could easily live with an Ev today. But I still am concerned about replacement cost of a battery and value of a old EV model that has much newer tech out around it. I see used EV models like old I phones. Who wants a I phone 8 right now with an old battery?
California is the largest market in the US and its going EV by law. Also GM is getting crushed in China which is the largest market in the world. So if GM plans to remain GM and not shrink down to the size of Nisan they need to start making compelling EV’s at scale.
@Bob
That is exactly what I have been saying. Legacy (if they want to survive) have no choice but to speed up NOT slow walk the transition to BEV’s
I hope GM can survive.
Don’t forget Europe as well.
We ordered one, almost 2 years ago. It s not lack of interest or lack of buyers. GM is slowing down because Americans are not getting on board with EVs because of oil propaganda , fox fake news and ignorant people ! Where I live, I am 41st in line at just my dealership, which has small sale volume, has 543 customers, waiting for the Equinox EV.
People who listen to Fox and F…s have never owned an EV. The enjoyment and savings are incredible. Especially if you have solar. They can go suck on a tailpipe.
Simply yep. And for me its been by accident to have solar and then the volt now 10 years while patiently waitinf for GM to get their stuff moving….but soon I may look elsewhere as one said TIRED of waiting.
EV sales slowing in Europe. No FOX News.
Wanna try again …. ?
And they are at a much higher percentage of the market sales volume than in other places so not like a trickle. Can’t have 50% growth every year.
@Phil
Well Europe is about to sell 500K more BEV’s this year than last sooooooo.
@WAYNE MIDDLETON
There is most defiantly demand out there for well done (Real) EV’s and not ICE vehicles with batteries shoved underneath. The Legacy Automakers are finding out in real time that Consumers understand exactly what they are purchasing and they do not want a Half Arsed attempt at an EV.
One main point that most might not be thinking about…..Yes Fox News has always been Anti EV but other publications such CNN and MSNBC now are stating NO Demand. All that is happening is these Media Giants are doing the bidding for the Automakers that cannot compete and are trying to NOT be left behind.
Remember who pays their Bills….Big Oil, Big Pharma, and Big Auto.
Zero chance they bite the hand that feeds them. Do your own research everyone and you will see just how much Demand for properly developed and properly priced EV’s exist.
Fun fact… One crude pump jack uses 9960kwh of energy a year. That’s enough power to run a vehicle that avgs 3miles per kwh almost 30000 miles. The us has 20000 pump jacks. Imagine the energy saves when all these are unnecessary. This doesn’t include power used on other forms of extraction, the enormous amount of energy required for refinement and transportation… Just sayin
Shhhh a dirty secret you revealed but they still think its cheaper and cleaner…..LOL. It would be interesting to see all the costs taken into account including those of our military in the ME and elsewhere to keep the ocean transportation system calm that we take the burden on too.
I got news for you. Every part of a vehicle, whether it be ICE or EV uses OIL to create it. The plastics, rubber, even the steel during the stamping process is lubricated with oil. If those pump jacks weren’t operating you’d be running around in your Fred Flintstone car. The clothes you’re wearing used oil to make them. Look around your house, and there’s not one thing that didn’t require oil in some way or another. Unless you’re gonna walk around with a big banana leaf over your privates and grow your own food and hunt your own game…you need oil. Please think.
Now THIS is one nasty looking vehicle, especially in white. Just as most cell phones are clones, vehicle design is heading in the same direction. Is design talent a thing of the past?
Agreed. Color matters. And dont like the white roofs on anything with the rest of the body another color. And sometimes a car looks different in person than by pictues which is why I always want to see in person before buying anything.
Here’s an interesting little tidbit. Neighbour works for an Alberta energy company. His office in Calgary is 50 kms from our court. They took his Eco diesel work truck because he’s not in the field as much and gave him a Mustang Mach e4. He drove home from work yesterday, back to work today and back home this afternoon. He used 72% of a full charge for 150 kms. He has range anxiety after 2 days. The vehicle has to be charged at work. Absolute garbage he said.
The range anxiety could be a mental thing especially if he knows he has to and can charge at work?
What kind of crappy Ford did he get that he can’t go 150kms in a day? Geez I have the lowest level Tesla and drive 80mile round trip every day and can do so at least two times before plugging in. I can make it even three times if I watch my speed and its not really cold out.
Recall? Gm Ford and many others have had recalls some small some huge. Tesla recalls are almost all fixed by over the air updates. I use auto pilot every day. It’s a fatastic tool
What’s the problem Phi, people buying EVs and being happy bother you? You and I both know that the price of gas is temporary. What’s next months price? Did you thank EV buyers for lower prices? Do many of us driving EVs the demand for gas is down. Your welcome. But you are paying for Saudi princess palaces and russian oligarchs power when you gas up.
Your Electric Power Plants are burning coal, oil and gas. And the price of electricity is going up every day. Lithium extraction is one of the most toxic mining processes on the Planet.
Keep trying ….
And what do they do with a million gallons of fracky liquid? Reuse it? Uh not necessarily if at all. Dump it on properties and ponds that sink and pollute acquifiers? Uh yep. So if its all done right it can be contained. And yes last I read the fuels used are now what 40% nat gas which will never go away, 20% coal much less than the 50% before, 20% nuclear and 20% wind and solar…roughly….now if ya saw a real and not fake picture of the big china cities during 2020 when they shut down they finally saw the sky! Enough said.
And you think electricity prices aren’t prone to insane increases. When I moved to Alberta in 2016 my rate was approximately 7 cents kw/h. Now it’s 32 cents. Wait until all these EV’s start overloading the grid when it’s -20 outside and your furnaces all shut at 2 in the morning. And it’s going to happen…guaranteed.
You get solar and storage using recycled EV batteries. Going to be an interesting future as more people become actually independent.
I live in IL my power is nuclear. Shouldn’t we all have cleaner energy? You do have lights at home don’t ya? Your state should think about getting a clean energy source. Sad they are using energy from the 1800s
So March 31st is the start date?
EVs are great for “Townies” and the golf course. Let the volunteer lab rats workout price, range, charging and cold weather performance issues for Real World Drivers.
I’ll get on board about 2035 .
In the meantime I’m happy with my 3 min full “recharge” at Marathon or Shell .
Bu bye, girls .
I spent 10 seconds to fuel my EV. I pulled into my drive, plugged my car in. Ate went to sleep. Next morning I woke up and unplugged. Didn’t even need to find a station.
Sweet dreams, Greta.
Sorry to burst your EV hate bubble. They are decent vehicles and they are great to drive. Most would smoke any street legal ICE out there just for fun. EV’s offer a lot of new features for daily commuters to remove the stress of the daily commute no matter where you drive. So all I got to say to you Phil is your attacks on EV’s are pretty much not fact based. Enjoy your ICE car. Really enjoy it, but don’t be surprised when you see a lot more EV’s out there. Sweet Dreams
Only townies with a garage
I agree … “daily commuters” .
And Tesla are great road trippers. Took two trips through the smokies and it was no big deal.