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Here Are The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Towing Capacities

With production kicking off in February 2024, the Chevy Equinox EV will soon join the Chevy Blazer EV and Chevy Silverado EV on public roads across the United States. That being said, we’re taking a closer peek at 2024 Chevy Equinox EV towing capacities in the following GM Authority breakdown.

Before jumping right in, here’s a brief rundown on Equinox EV powertrain specifications. Across all trim levels, GM Ultium battery and GM Ultium Drive motor technologies provide the motivation, while two drivetrain configurations are available, including FWD and eAWD. Notably, FWD units develop 210 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque, while eAWD units produce 290 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque.

This article discusses 2024 Chevy Equinox EV towing capacities.

With that taken care of, here are 2024 Chevy Equinox EV towing capacities:

2024 Chevy Equinox EV Towing Capacities

Trim LevelDrivetrainSingle MotorDual Motor
Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)
1LTFWD1,500 / 6801-
1LTeAWD-1,500 / 6801
2LTFWD1,500 / 6801-
2LTeAWD-1,500 / 6801
2RSFWD1,500 / 6801-
2RSeAWD-1,500 / 6801
3LTFWD1,500 / 6801-
3LTeAWD-1,500 / 6801
3RSFWD1,500 / 6801-
3RSeAWD-1,500 / 6801
1 Requires accessory hitch receiver (RPO code SDE)

Looking over the figures, every Chevy Equinox EV is rated to pull 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms) regardless of trim level or drivetrain configuration. That being said, it’s worth noting that these capacities require choosing the $895 Trailer hitch, LPO (RPO code SDE) feature, which then requires the $75 Hitch closeout cover, LPO (RPO code VLG) option.

Among other towing-related information details worth noting, the Equinox EV’s owner manual suggests that owners don’t charge the crossover’s battery above 80 percent if they’re planning on driving down long, steep grades like mountain passes, as this allows for room in the battery for regenerative braking. If the battery does become full, regenerative braking will be limited or unavailable. This could lead the mechanical brakes to overheat.

In addition, General Motors suggests that owners refrain from towing a trailer during the first 500 miles (800 km) of the crossover’s life in order to prevent damage. If an owner does decided to pull a trailer, it’s recommended that they don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and avoid making starts at full throttle during the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing.

Furthermore, while One-Pedal Driving may be a useful feature when towing a trailer, using the brake pedal may be required to slow down and hold the vehicle with large loads or on steep hills. Trailer brake lights will also be functional during substantial deceleration or when the vehicle is stopped.

Finally, there are a number of features and technologies General Motors recommends deactivating prior to pulling a trailer, including:

Of course, Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Pedestrian Braking should be set to Alert unless equipped with Super Cruise. Meanwhile, Automatic Parking Assist should not be used while towing a trailer.

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Comments

  1. Anyone know what the 0-60 mph rating is for the FWD? AWD I think I read 6.4seconds. I hope the FWD is not that much slower.

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    1. The site TopSpeed is claiming 7.9 seconds for the FWD model. The thing about electric is AWD needs a second motor, so when you choose FWD, you’re losing a motor and the horsepower and torque that goes with it.

      FWD specs: 159 kW single electric motor (213hp), 236 pound-feet torque, 319 miles range.

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      1. Richard P,

        Well I suppose…. Of course the HONDA PROLOGUE – made by the same people as the BLAZER EV, has a Blazer Sized battery (85 kwh vs 102.5 kwh for the LYRIQ), and 212 HP if 2wd and about 288 HP 4WD.

        But my 2wd LYRIQ has a 347 (now rerated these days as 340) HP which is more than the Honda’s 4WD version.

        The current TOYOTA EV SUV bZ4X has 201 hp in either single or dual motor versions – the total horsepower in either case was designed to be the same.

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  2. Interesting that all models here are 1,500 pound towing rating…. Which was Exactly analogous to the 3,500 pounds the Caddy LYRIQ was rated at for both 2wd and 4wd LYRIQs for the first year and a half, as stated by my Owner’s manual.

    Then, out of the blue seemingly – the LYRIQ SUDDENLY cannot tow ANYTHING if a 2wd 347 (now 340, for unknown reasons) hp drive train. Doesn’t pass the smell test – more likely the prohibition is some directive from MARKETING.

    Of course, I was raked over the coals by one of the pseudo-engineers here about not being able to recognize a capable drive train when I see one. He was just spouting supposed generalities without any calculations. Of course no one believed me and everyone believed him. I wonder if he has ever heard of Class I, II, or III loadings; doubt it.

    Its interesting in that years ago, only off-road vehicles generally were available with 4 wd, which you had to leave the vehicle to engage the hubs. Nowadays here in Western NY, it is exceedingly difficult to find a 2wd version of a vehicle if a 4WD variant exists….

    No current 2wd LYRIQs near me, and no Honda Prologues available other than 4wd models (made by the same plant as the Blazer EV). Edmunds says the nearest 2wd model is sold in OHIO.

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  3. I love being able to tow a seadoo only 150 miles

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    1. I doubt a Seadoo would effect the range that much. Seadoos are pretty aerodynamic, so you’re probably looking at a 20-30% drop since the tow vehicle is in the wake of the Equinox.

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  4. Lets get to reality. How many Gas Nox do you see towing? Like none.

    These are not models most consider for towing if anything more than a small utility trailer.

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  5. If towing is necessary, consider the RAV4 Prime. 302 combined HP, 2,500 lb tow capacity, AWD and gas for those longer trips!

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  6. Are they referring to the tow truck capacity to tow these in for electronic reboot And replacement?

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  7. I see:
    “Electric components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles” under warranty.
    But Powertrain is only 5 years 60,000 miles.
    Isn’t the Motor/Battery “Electric” & also “Powertrain”?
    Much worse than what Ioniq offers on their Ioniq

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    1. The motor and battery are part of the electric components 8 year/100k warranty.

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