New petition calls for GM to stand by $30K Chevy Equinox EV starting price
A new petition calls for General Motors to stand by its promise of launching the Chevy Equinox EV with a starting price of “around $30,000.”
Calls for GM to keep Equinox EV price around $30K
GM is touting its strategy of building “EVs for everyone” with SUVs, trucks, sedans, luxury cars, and more, but who is included in everyone?
The American automaker currently sells one electric vehicle priced below $56,715 – the Chevy Bolt. The Bolt EV and EUV start at $26,500 and $27,800, respectively, but these models are being discontinued.
GM’s CEO Mary Barra revealed the company was planning to end Chevy Bolt EV production at the end of the year to focus on scaling its Ultium-based models.
Although a successor has been confirmed, GM has yet to reveal a timeline for when you can expect it to hit the market.
More recently, GM’s latest electric SUV, the Blazer EV, began rolling off the assembly line, with customer deliveries starting soon.
Although the Blazer EV was initially expected to launch with an entry-level 1LT trim for around $45K, GM abandoned the cheaper model.
After order requests opened last week, the 2024 Blazer EV models available include the 2LT AWD (MSRP: $56,715) and the RS AWD (MSRP: $60,215).
To ensure that doesn’t happen with the upcoming Equinox EV, the Electric Vehicle Association has created a petition to hold GM accountable by urging them to stand by its starting price of “around $30,000” for the 1LT model.
The organization educates and advocates for the adoption of zero-emission EVs. But, to ensure everyone has access, affordable models will play a key role. GM knows this, with Bolt EV sales accounting for nearly 90% of GM’s all-electric sales in the second quarter.
GM’s upcoming Chevy Equinox EV was spotted rolling off the assembly line at the company’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, with availability expected this fall.
Electrek’s Take
GM has been careful thus far in saying the Equinox EV will launch with an estimated starting price of “around $30,000.” The automaker has never actually committed to a $30,000 final price.
By doing so, the automaker is giving itself some leeway. We could easily see the Equinox EV start at around $33K to $35K. Furthermore, this is the estimated price for the 1LT trim, which was already discontinued in the Blazer EV.
We will find out soon how GM plans to approach pricing for its upcoming Equinox EV, with availability expected to begin this fall. The full lineup will be available starting next spring.
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BYD claims its new EV supercar has “the world’s strongest horsepower” after showing it off for the first time. The Yangwang U9 02 test car packs nearly 3,000 hp, and it’s coming for Ferrari.
Meet the 3,000 hp BYD Yangwang U9 02 EV supercar
China’s EV leader is at it again. In a trailer that resembled a promotional video for a new Fast and Furious movie, BYD unveiled the new Yangwang U9 02 for the first time.
BYD boasted its new Yangwang EV supercar has “the world’s strongest horsepower of over 3,000 Ps,” or just under 3,000 hp.
The trailer builds hype as the garage doors slowly rise, unveiling the Yangwang U9 with a white “02” badge on the hood. From the back, you can see the test car is designed for maximum performance with vortex generators, a small lip spoiler, and other added elements for better aerodynamics.
BYD is keeping most details secret for now, but we do know it’s looking to break another global record. The video was accompanied by the caption “#GlobalElectricCarSpeedNewRecord.”
By chasing speed, we discovered possibility. By building our dream, we became fearless.
Stay tuned for the pursuit beyond #ThePursuitBeyond
#YANGWANG #U9X pic.twitter.com/9mQPXZ4bdH— BYD (@BYDCompany) September 16, 2025
The new test car comes after BYD announced the Yangwang U9 Track Edition model set a new global speed record for electric vehicles just last month, after hitting a ridiculous 472.41 km/h, or around 293 mph.
After the milestone, BYD said it was “the first time a Chinese domestic brand achieved a world record in this field.” Now, it looks like BYD is gunning for even more.
The Yangwang U9 Track Edition features the world’s first mass-produced 1,200V ultra-high-volt platform. It uses the same e4 platform and DiSus-X architecture, enabling it to “dance” and jump over obstacles.
BYD said its quad-motor system is the first in the world rated at 30,000 rpm, delivering a combined output of over 3,000 PS (2,959 hp).
With a power-to-weight ratio of 1,217 PS per tonne, the Yangwang U9 Track Edition outmuscles most hypercars today.
We should learn more about the Yangwang U9 02 soon. Check back for an official launch date, final specs, and pricing.
The Yangwang U9 starts at just 1,680,000 yuan in China, or around $233,000. Although it may sound pricey compared to most of BYD’s low-cost EVs, the EV supercar is still about half the price of a Ferrari SF90 Stradale. Not only is it faster, it’s also much more advanced, packing BYD’s highest level technology and software.
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Fully autonomous technology developer Waymo announced a new partnership with rideshare network Lyft to offer driverless robotaxi rides to customers in Nashville, Tennessee.
As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to more and more cities around the US. Before today’s expansion news to Nashville, Waymo already operated autonomous vehicles in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix.
During a $5.6 billion Series C funding announcement in 2024, the mobility company detailed plans to expand Waymo-One rideshare services to additional US cities, including Miami, Florida, Austin, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, in 2025 through an ongoing partnership with Uber.
Most recently, Waymo announced additional expansion plans in Dallas through a new partnership with Avis, which will handle fleet maintenance in the region. Today, Waymo has confirmed yet another partner in Lyft, which will assist in offering riders in Nashville convenient robotaxi rides
Lyft to begin Waymo robotaxi rides in Nashville next year
This morning, both Lyft and Waymo published press releases outlining their new partnership, which will enable public robotaxi rides around the musical streets of Nashville as early as next year. Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana spoke about the new partnership:
We’re delighted to partner with Lyft and launch in Nashville next year, as we continue to scale our Waymo ride-hailing service to more people in more places. Lyft’s extensive fleet management capabilities through Flexdrive make them an ideal partner for expanding to Nashville. We can’t wait to introduce Music City’s residents and visitors to the convenient, consistent, safe, and magical Waymo experience.
To begin, Waymo says it intends to begin deploying its robotaxi vehicles in Music City in the coming months. From there, public rides will start with the help of Lyft’s fleet management subsidiary, Flexdrive. Per Waymo, Nashville riders will initially be able to hail a robotaxi from the company’s app, which will eventually expand to the Lyft app. Lyft CEO David Risher also commented:
This partnership brings together best-in-class autonomous vehicles with best-in-class customer experience. Waymo has proven that its autonomous technology works at scale. When combined with Lyft’s customer-obsession and world-class fleet management capabilities, it’s two great tastes that go great together.
Watch for the Waymo One robotaxis around Nashville in the coming months!
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