With deliveries getting underway just last month, the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV joins ranks with the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV to serve as the Bow Tie brand’s one-two punch in the all-electric crossover segment. While the two GM EVs boast many similarities, one interesting difference is that the Equinox EV isn’t available with a rear camera mirror.
The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV isn’t offered with the Rear Camera Mirror (RPO code DRZ) feature, not even as an option. Meanwhile, the 2024 Blazer EV offers the same Rear Camera Mirror goodie on RS AWD and RS RWD variants, albeit as part of the forced RS Convenience and Driver Confidence Package (RPO code ZL5).
For reference, this feature was announced as an option on the Equinox EV 3LT and 3RS models way back in 2022 but has since been removed from the features list before the start of regular production (SORP) of the Equinox EV in February 2024.
Interestingly, the Bow Tie all-electric crossover also isn’t available with a wireless phone charger.
As a reminder, the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV is offered in both FWD and eAWD drivetrain configurations. The former develops 213 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque, and the latter produces 288 horsepower and 333 pound-feet of torque. Regarding range numbers, FWD units are more efficient and can travel up to 319 miles on a full charge, whereas eAWD examples are rated at 285 miles from a full charge.
Notably, GM Ultium battery and GM Ultium Drive motor technologies provide the juice.
Under the body panels, the Chevy Equinox EV rides on the GM BEV3 platform – which it shares with the Chevy Blazer EV, Cadillac Celestiq, Cadillac Lyriq, and Cadillac Optiq – while production takes place at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. As for pricing figures, the entry-level 1LT boasts a starting MSRP of $34,995. Of course, the well-equipped 2RS Launch Edition will be the first model to arrive and features a starting price of $48,995.
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I expect a software update that allows the rear view camera, normally activated when reverse is selected, to be continously on by a feature selected by the driver. This will be easier to add than a new rear view mirror.
The viewing angle would be off, but they must have some serious supply chain issues if they can’t get an additional camera
The Equinox EV does have a rear camera, you didn’t read the story correctly.
You didn’t read GM Owners’ comment correctly. He just suggested that it would be setup to allow it to be on continuously, as sort of a make-shift option. I don’t agree since they haven’t done that with any other vehicle.
But FYI, all vehicles, except maybe heavy duty trucks, are required to have rear cameras, and that’s been that way for years now.
That’s wishful thinking!
You’re obviously confusing Chevy with Tesla! Lol!
That is a feature I can live without. I have it in my XT5 and it can be useful if I have tall cargo in the rear. But after an hour of driving with it on it gets really hot. I still prefer using the normal mirror.
That’s really disappointing! it should be Standard with Super Cruise equipped models, and a stand alone option on everything else.
For those who have had this feature, how well do these systems work in the rain? Backup cameras are often worthless in the rain.
…or driving in the snow with slush and salt spray.
There is very little issue. If the vehicle has been parked while it’s raining, there may be a slight distortion on the lense. That typically disappears quickly once moving. If not, switch to the regular mirror.
Snow or other debris has never been an issue.
I have the rearview camera mirror on my Bolt EUV, and it is one of my favorite features. I use is all the time. (True, I flip it to a standard mirror during heavy rainfall; but flip it back as soon as possible). Can anyone recommend a good quality aftermarket alternative which I can get for my Equinox when it arrives? I would really, really hate to lose the functionality.
Wolfbox g900 on Amazon.
It was originally shown with head up display, but apparently that didn’t make the final cut either.
I’d want that over a camera mirror.
Deal breaker for me… my Bolt Euv has this feature and it’s very useful especially when I have multiple passengers the back seat. GM vehicles already has a small rear window… Not including this feature makes no sense… Ahhh well I’ll keep my Bolt. It’s a great little car.
Just cannot imagine GM/Chevy cheaping out on it’s customers!! But I guess the company doesn’t worry anymore about what we the customers prefer anymore.
The backup camera is a feature I thought I really didn’t care about until our Equinox and I found out how nice it is to judge how close I am backing up to something and to see if it is clear to back out of a parking stall when I am trying to look around the vehicles next to me especially when it is these new tall pickups. I would pay for it if it was a option. Not buying anything new for the next couple of years so maybe Chevrolet will bring the camera back by then. Sure don’t understand taking it totally away. My wife loves to use it to backup. Paid $24,000 for our current Equinox in 2020 and it is AWD LT. Hope the EV prices come down.
The Equinox EV does have a rear camera. The story is about a screen that is in the rearview mirror (mounted on windshield) that displays an image from a camera. We have it on our C8 HTC and almost never use it (when top up) during normal driving as everything looks weird and it’s easier to use the regular mirrors
It does have a rear view (aka backup) camera… just not a rear view camera MIRROR (a high end feature on some newer cars where the rear view mirror actually shows a video feed)
Adding the rear-view camera feature would raise the price and lower the range of this over-priced piece of junk that’s built in a low-wage non-union shop. No dealer will have a 34,995 model available for sale, expect a minimum price of $43,000, and this does not include dealer’s prep tax and title. This is Mary Buick Envision Made in China-Barra’s policy of making Chevys unaffordable to 60% of the public.