GM’s latest look at the Equinox EV has us guessing on range, battery, and price
Ahead of its scheduled arrival this coming fall, GM has shared its most in depth look at the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV yet in a video you can view below. By promising a starting price around $30,000, the Equinox EV is sure to capture plenty of customers, whether they are current GM owners or not. However, the American automaker has not yet shown all its cards when it comes to this electric compact SUV. Naturally, our curiosity (and impatience) has gotten the best of us, leading us to take our best guess at what consumers can truly expect to see.
GM shared news of its plans to bring an all-electric version of the Equinox when it bombarded the public with several announcements at CES early 2022 that also included an all-electric Chevy Silverado and Chevy Blazer EV.
Over the past year, GM has shared tidbits of new information surrounding the Equinox EV, including the five different trims that will become available, but we still know little about its price. One of the most appealing factors in the new electric SUV is that GM is promising it will start around $30,000 – a holy grail number many automakers have set their sites on, but few have actually delivered upon.
In March of 2022, GM shared a new video of the Equinox EV, sharing that it will sit atop the Ultium Platform, come equipped with Super Cruise, and feature a two-tone exterior on the LT trims you can see in the image below. No pricing at that point, but that’s understandable.
Last September, GM graced us with a slew of new details surrounding the Equinox EV, including its trim levels and estimated range for each, but still no price other than the long promised “around $30k.” Here’s how the trims will break down:
| Equinox EV Trim |
Drivetrain | GM Est. Range* | Horsepower | Torque | Availability |
| 1LT | FWD w/ smaller battery FWD (standard) eAWD (available) |
250 miles 300 miles 280 miles |
N/A** 210 HP 290 HP |
N/A** 242 lb-ft 346 lb-ft |
Spring 2024 |
| 2LT / 2RS | FWD (standard) eAWD (available) |
300 miles 280 miles |
210 HP 290 HP |
242 lb-ft 346 lb-ft |
Spring 2024 |
| 3LT / 3RS | FWD (standard) eAWD (available) |
300 miles 280 miles |
210 HP 290 HP |
242 lb-ft 346 lb-ft |
Fall 2024 |
The $30,000 price tag will obviously apply to the FWD 1LT version of the Equinox EV – last on GM’s production to-do list, but what size will that smaller battery be? What about the standard Ultium battery pack, and how much more will that cost?
While we know a lot more about the Equinox than we did a year ago, we still have a lot of questions about specifications that are truly vital to consumers pondering going electric. Further still, those who are considering a GM brand EV.
Can Equinox EV deliver 250 mile range for its $30k price?
Chevrolet posted the video below to its YouTube page this week, sharing an in depth look at the Equinox EV, particularly the two-tone 3LT trim, but what about price? Not yet my friends, not yet.
Before we dig into that, let’s start with the battery pack. This pack exists as part of GM’s modular Ultium EV platform, the base to current models like the Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, which will soon be joined by other models like the electric Blazer and GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition.
For the sake of comparison, the Lyriq is the closest in size and comes equipped with a 100 kWh battery pack that delivers an EPA estimated 312 miles of range. Based on the size and GM’s estimated range (not EPA) around 300, we’d expect the standard battery pack to be similar in the Equinox EV.
That would also mean the Equinox EV’s standard pack would deliver similar charge rates to the Cadillac Lyriq as well. GM’s luxury brand SUV currently accepts up to 190 kW on a DC fast charger, garnering up to 76 miles of range in about 10 minutes.
For the smaller pack, we think GM could lean down as far as 52 kWh to try and hit that $30k price point, but if so, we’d expect real world range to be lower than the 250 miles being estimated. Probably closer to 200 or 210 miles on a full charge.
If the low end price of the Equinox EV will be around $30,000, we’d expect the high end 3RS trim to come in right around $60k – especially when you figure the Lyriq starts just below $63,000. For consumer optics, we could see GM topping out at a price of $59,990 for the top tier Equinox because a “5” definitely looks more enticing than a “6,” especially in this economy.
Lastly, we want to be sure to relay that any mention of the Equinox EV price is purely speculative at this point until we hear official word from Chevy/GM. We also wanted to point out that when we got a peek inside the Equinox EV prototype at the LA Auto Show last fall, we saw a power outlet inside. GM has not mentioned that as a feature yet, so that will also be something to keep an eye on and potentially look forward to as we are sure to learn more before production begins in Mexico later this year.
You can check out the latest look at the the Chevy Equinox EV in the video below, hosted by product specialist, Dez.
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Burlingame, California-based Peak Energy just scored a huge win for sodium-ion batteries. The company announced a multi-year deal with utility-scale battery storage developer Jupiter Power to supply up to 4.75 GWh of sodium-ion battery systems between 2027 and 2030.
Under the agreement, Peak will deliver 720 MWh of storage in 2027 – the largest single sodium-ion battery deployment announced so far. The deal also includes an option for an additional 4 GWh of capacity through 2030, bringing the total contract value to more than $500 million.
Sodium-ion vs. lithium-ion
Peak Energy says its sodium-ion batteries degrade less over time and have lower operations and maintenance costs than lithium-ion systems. Because the batteries don’t degrade as quickly, operators don’t need to add more capacity later in a project’s life to maintain performance. They also use a fully passive cooling system that eliminates pumps, fans, and other components used in lithium-ion setups, reducing maintenance and safety risks.
The company claims its grid-scale sodium-ion system uses up to 97% less auxiliary power, offers about 30% better cell degradation performance over 20 years, and comes with a lower total cost of ownership.
Why this deal matters
The agreement marks a significant step forward for the emerging sodium-ion sector, which has been gaining momentum as a safer and lower-cost alternative to lithium-ion for long-duration and grid-scale energy storage. It also underscores the growing effort to build a domestic sodium-ion battery supply chain in the US.
“From day one, we’ve believed sodium-ion will be the winning technology for grid-scale storage, which is essential to meet rising demand from hyperscalers and AI,” said Landon Mossburg, Peak Energy’s CEO and cofounder. “Deploying the world’s largest sodium-ion energy storage system with one of the nation’s top independent power producers proves that sodium is ready for today and will dominate the future.”
Mike Geier, CTO at Jupiter Power, said the company is “excited to support domestic battery energy storage manufacturing as we continue to increase the deployment of firm, dispatchable energy when and where it’s most needed,” and called Peak’s approach to sodium-ion “a potential game changer for the industry.”
Read more: The US’s first grid-scale sodium-ion battery is now online
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Lexus claims the new ES “takes sedan styling, luxury, and refinement to a higher level” with a complete redesign. With the 2026 ES arriving soon, Lexus offered a closer look at the upgrades inside and out.
The new 2026 Lexus ES debuts in EV and hybrid forms
The eighth-gen ES is bringing more than a sharp new style. Lexus overhauled its flagship sedan from the ground up for the 2026 model year, which will include battery electric (BEV) and hybrid (HEV) powertrain options.
Inspired by the radical LF-ZC show car, the 2026 ES has been fully redesigned with what Lexus calls the “Experience Elegance and Electrified Sedan” concept, aimed at further refining the driving experience.
The new design centers on a redesigned “spindle body” that extends from the hood to the bumper. It also features a redesigned grille, replacing the signature Lexus spindle grille as the brand looks for a new identity in the electric era.
Inside, the new 2026 ES features the latest version of the Lexus Interface multimedia system. The setup includes a 14″ touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12.3″ driver display cluster.
Based on the redesigned TNGA GA-K platform, the new ES will be available in battery electric (BEV) and hybrid (HEV) powertrains for the first time.
The 2026 Lexus ES lineup consists of two models: the ES 350e, a front-wheel-drive (FWD) model, and the ES 500e, an all-wheel-drive (AWD) model.
Lexus expects the ES 350e to have a driving range of 300 miles when fitted with 19″ wheels, while the ES 500e has an estimated driving range of 250 miles.
Both the ES 350e and 500e feature a built-in NACS port to recharge at Tesla Superchargers. Using DC fast charging, it can recharge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes under “ideal conditions,” according to Lexus.
With its debut just around the corner, Lexus offered a closer look at the new 2026 ES inside and out in a new video.
Lexus has yet to announce prices, but the redesigned ES is expected to start at about $45,000 to $50,000, or slightly more than the outgoing model.
After launching the upgraded RZ earlier this month, Lexus said the ES would be next. It’s expected to go on sale in Spring 2026.
What do you think of the redesigned 2026 ES? Do you like the new Lexus design? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Tesla has launched a new version of the Model Y in China, and it’s achieving an impressive new range rating – thanks to a new battery cell from South Korea’s LG.
The new variant, a five-seat, rear-wheel drive long-range model, has been released with an 821-km range based on China’s CLTC standard.
While the CLTC rating is known to be optimistic, 821 km (about 510 miles) is an impressive number and the longest range Tesla has offered in its Model Y lineup to date, which is going to help it be more competitive in the Chinese market.
This new extended range Model Y version is made possible by using the 78.4-kWh ternary lithium-ion battery pack from LG Energy Solution, the same pack found in the also recently launched 830-km range Model 3 variant.
The new long-range RWD Model Y starts at RMB 288,500, which translates to just over $40,500 USD.
The launch comes at a critical time for Tesla in China, which has seen its sales slump in recent months. The automaker recorded its lowest monthly sales in October since November 2022, falling out of the top 10 list for new energy vehicle (NEV) sales.
That’s despite a continued surge in electric vehicle sales in China. Tesla is not benefiting from it amid strong competition.
According to local Chinese media reports, the new 821-km Model Y is already gaining traction with some anecdotal reports of enthusiasm at Tesla stores.
The reports are partly supported by Tesla quickly extending delivery timelines from 2-4 weeks to 4-6 weeks just hours after launch.
Electrek’s Take
I think this is going to be suitable for a decent short-term bump in demand, but it’s still on the expensive side for the Chinese market.
For example, now the Model Y beats the Xpeng G6’s max range of 755 km, but the G6 with this range costs 234,900 RMB (approximately $32,900 USD), which is significantly cheaper.
Every 10,000 RMB tranche lower means a lot more demand in China.
Tesla needs to launch its new “standard” versions to start making a difference with demand long term in China.
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