Chevrolet Equinox EV Review Bold Design, Real Flaws, and My Honest Insider Take!

Okay, straight up when I first walked into the showroom and saw the Chevrolet Equinox EV, I went Hmm interesting. Bold design, yes. But inside? Kinda cramped. The dealer was all smiles, saying, “This will change the game in luxury EVs. I laughed inside. Style is there, sure, but road feel that’s the real deal.

Reminds me of a test drive I did 3 years ago. Some EV, big promises, but infotainment kept freezing. Infuriating. So yeah, I keep a skeptical eye on the Equinox EV’s touchscreen and voice commands. Company says software is all updated. Sure, I nod. But in my experience, bugs don’t just vanish.

Performance and Real-World Driving

0-100 acceleration? Looks killer. Road reality? Slight hesitation when battery hits 20%. Claim is 500 km range. I blinked. I’ve seen similar Chevy models say the same, then real-life range barely crossed 380-400 km. Charging? Public fast chargers must be on your route, otherwise patience required.

And regen braking oh boy. First few minutes in city traffic, totally confusing. Took me like 10-15 minutes to figure it out. Then there was that traffic jam. Battery percentage drops suddenly. Heart skips. Thought Hmm could be smoother.

Interior and Comfort

Cabin looks clean, modern. Rear seat? Tight. Taller folks watch out. Dashboard and infotainment are intuitive, but small bugs pop up. Dealer told me straight Seat adjustment is tricky first time. I laughed. Story of my life with EVs. Leather, soft plastics it feels premium. But compared to Tesla or Hyundai? Slight mismatch. Not perfect, but decent.

Safety and Tech Features

ADAS, driver assist all packed in. Lane assist, adaptive cruise they mostly work. But tight corners in city sensors overreact. Every now and then, manual tweak needed. Long drives? Bit tiring. Connectivity smooth mostly. But wireless updates sometimes delayed, notifications random. Chevrolet has some homework here.

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Final Thoughts My Insider Opinion

Bottom line Chevrolet Equinox EV is a strong contender in the Indian premium EV market. Styling? On point. Brand trust? Solid. Performance? Decent in city and highway. Range and software? Be cautious. Long-term buyers, check your dealer and service network first. Really.

My take? Bold design, decent tech, brand comfort it’s worth a look. But perfection? Don’t expect. Road test is a must. Every EV feels different. With Chevrolet’s software updates, real-life experience can be unpredictable. That’s life with EVs. If you want honest insider opinion, here it is. Equinox EV good, but not flawless. Overhyped promises? Ignore them. Trust what you feel behind the wheel. Simple.

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