Chevy Equinox EV, Blazer EV Entering Largest Electric Segment
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General Motors aims to transition its entire light-duty vehicle portfolio to all-electric powertrains by 2035, with a ton of new EV models headed down the pipeline. Two of the latest include the Chevy Equinox EV and Chevy Blazer EV, both of which are battery-powered crossovers. Critically, the Chevy Equinox EV and Chevy Blazer EV are entering the largest EV segment on the market.
Looking at the current EV segments across the industry, we find that SUV models (including crossovers) make up the lion’s share at 64 percent, while cars make up 30 percent. The remaining 6 percent is made up by EV truck models.
Given just how popular the all-electric SUV / crossover segment is, it’s no wonder that three of Chevy’s new EVs are crossovers. Looking ahead, however, the all-electric truck segment is expected to grow substantially, especially with the launch of the Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, and Tesla’s new rival product, the Cybertruck.
With regard to the latest sales figures, we find that Chevy’s all-new, Ultium-based models are only now hitting the ground, with less than 500 units of the Chevy Blazer EV and less than 500 units Chevy Silverado EV sold last year:
Sales Numbers - Chevrolet Ultium EVs - 2023 - USA
| MODEL | YTD 23 / YTD 22 | YTD 23 | YTD 22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAZER EV | * | 482 | 0 |
| SILVERADO EV | * | 461 | 0 |
| TOTAL | * | 943 | 0 |
The Chevy Equinox EV made its debut for the 2024 model year, offering several configurations for the GM Ultium powertrain under the skin, with range-per-charge estimated at a maximum of 319 miles. The GM BEV3 platform provides the underpinnings, while production will take place at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. Production of the Chevy Equinox EV is expected to start in Q1 of the 2024 calendar year after it was announced that GM was delaying the launch of the all-new crossover.
Meanwhile, the Chevy Blazer EV offers a maximum estimated range of 320 miles, while the GM BEV3 platform once again provides the bones. Production also takes place at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant.
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They’d better delay the launch of the Equinox EV even further after the disaster known as the Blazer EV.
Well one would think most of the software functionality is similar and hopefully built on underlying similar hardware and so once one is fixed copy paste and ensure the other gets the right version of fixes/working stuff.
Wow! Chevy is really pumping out thosr EVs now after 2+ years of waiting… Looks like they hit 1-2 K total for the quarter. With numbers like that they expect to take over EV market in 6 months.
Just “recharged” my AWD ICE ’21 for $2.59/gal at Shell. 3 min recharge … projected range at 70 mph on I-71, 450+ miles. Initial price of ’21 LT AWD NOX, $32,000 plus tax.
Yup same here, just recharged my ICE WT Silverado for $2.59 per gallon (34 gals.), in 6 minutes. Commuting to work at 19 mpg my expected range is about 600 miles. This truck cost half what the new EV Silverado costs. I actually paid a lot less than $2.59 for the gas with Kroger fuel points.
Wait for the maintenance costs.
I’m getting tired of waiting for the equinox ev there are already good choices on the market with competitive prices.
Whst are the good choices on the market that are domestic, such as Ford?? Buying an import is a betrayal to our nation!
Tesla. Not only are they headquartered in Austin, Texas, their cars have the most American-made content of any cars.
Here is the list of the top 10 American-made cars.
01. Tesla Model Y
02. Tesla Model 3
03. Tesla Model X
04. Tesla Model S
05. Honda Passport
06. Volkswagen ID.4
07. Honda Odyssey
08. Acura MDX
09. Honda Ridgeline
10. Acura RDX
It is interesting that ther are no GM, Ford or Chrysler products in the top 10…
Seeing the ID.4 on that list is surprising. Must be the first time a VW made that list.
***Also, Tesla moved from California to Texas to reduce oppressive taxes
The Nox EV might be one of the most important vehicle launches from the General in Decades.
GM is already extremely late to the party with the Nox so they better have the absolute smoothest ramp up they have ever had.
If GM messes up the Nox EV as badly as they butchered the Hummer, Lyriq, and Blazer BEV’s then customers will forever have a very bad feeling towards GM and their EV’s. GM can obviously not allow that to happen because whether people like it or not, BEV;s are the future and I as a GM fan want them to be around for the next 150 years….not just my lifetime to fulfill my ICE desires.
BEV’s are not going anywhere. Not sure how long it takes for the majority of ICE to disappear from the New marketplace but it will happen. Might be slower than anticipated by some or it might actually start to exponentially grow super quickly when we have cheaper options with real range in the marketplace like China has. We shall see.
I am a GM fan thus I am a fan of them dominating the BEV marketplace across the World in the Future.
I am also pulling for Ford and Tesla as American Companies.
At this time only a fool would buy and GM built EV. Way too many issues, too many unknown maintenance and software bugs and excessive prices for charging now for electricity. YOU ARE NOT SAVINGS ANY MONEY BY BUYING AN EV in the market today. Charging costs will kill many EV sales now that the cost has doubled in one year at almost all charging stations. They were around $.20 at many stations I checked at at the last quarter of 2022. Now those same stations that I stop and look at are around $.59 per KW to charge. Based on the price and the time it takes to charge it is no longer feasible…since you need to add 10% to the capacity of your battery to get the true cost. Ex….100KW battery – 110x.59 = $$64.90 for about 300 miles in a Lyriq. At 24mpg and $3 per gallon it would only cost $37 in gas. Losing money on charging…may break even with the ICE if you have cheap home elecxtric rates but not in NY!