r/EquinoxEv

Looking to take over an Equinox EV lease in NY for my wife since our VW EV lease is ending in the next couple of days. We test drove one and it seems like the best fit for our needs.

I’ve already tried the usual lease transfer sites, but pretty much every “available” Equinox EV in NY is already sold or pending.

If anyone in NY is looking to get out of their lease, feel free to DM me. Thanks!

Our electric company offers 2 chargers with a nice 1k instant rebate.

They offer a 50A and 80A. The 50A is $1300 and the 80A is $1750.

Is the 50A enough for level 2? They seem to be pushing us to the 80A saying 50A won’t deliver enough. They no longer offer a 60A.

These are metered and come with a 50% discount for overnight charging but a 50% premium for daytime charging. The EQEV will be used for a drive that is at least 80 miles per day. Closer to 100 some days.

Need to make a decision today as they have an 80A on hand, but need to order a 50A for install next week.

I previously asked about the Onstar Connect Plus package specifically. I know there are several that come included for 8 years, but there were two that only had a 30 day trial - Connect Plus and Protect. I’m not too worried about Protect, but I’m kind of already missing Connect Plus.

Without it, Google maps is pretty useless. I didn’t realize there was no Apple CarPlay until I was getting ready to leave with my car and the sales guy was showing me everything (stupid of me, I know… it literally never occurred to me that it wouldn’t be). I used to use Waze via my phone for traffic info on my commute. I ended up just using Google Maps because it was right there and I kinda liked it, especially with the battery level estimates and whatnot.

Now, it’s “offline” so it is only good for directions, but no traffic info. And I know how to get to work, I need to know if there is an accident or something.

Other than that, the video streaming was nice, but not necessary. I don’t want to play games and I haven’t found any need for the browser. I didn’t realize the car had a hotspot until the trial was almost up.

I guess I’m wondering if I am missing a way to get at the very least a better traffic app? I found a discount code for Onstar so I can save a few bucks and it won’t break me but I’m trying not to throw money away.

I have a 2026 Equinox RS. Grizzl-E 60A charger. I drive on average 25-35 miles per day. Should I plug it in every night to charge to 80% or let it run down a few days? Does it matter? Seems like I consistently read to charge to 100% a few times a year for whatever reason. ABC or let it run down a bit?

looks like 2027 buyers will have an option for better sound.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/05/2027-chevy-equinox-ev-to-offer-new-sound-system-upgrade/

I cant find one. There isn’t one right?

I connect my charging cable to my car but I have it scheduled to charge after 9 for off peak rates. But it never auto starts. I always have to unplug and plug it in physically.

If anyone knows how to request features, that would also be helpful. Thanks!

I know, I know, there are better tires out there, but you'd be hard pressed to find name brand, decent quality for less than $140 a pop.

Hi my lease will be coming to an end soon and I'm very interested in buying my car. I did the quote through the GM Financial website, and the amount they want to buy the car seems quite high compared to comparable used models. Are there any programs or strategies which would help lower the price to keep the car?

EDIT: Thanks everyone!

Did a search on headrests and found very little. Is anybody else as displeased with the passenger headrest? When my wife is in the passenger seat, it forces her head forward and is actually painful. I know the reason for it but surely it can be made more comfortable. Has anyone solved the problem and if so how.? I realize that some bend the rods but that's going to be difficult without damaging the upholstery. Suggestions welcome!

My 2025 EqEV with 6000 miles has been at the shop since early April and I’m told it will be end of June until a part is available. Who knows if this part is even the fix, or just something they’re “trying”. Issue is the “service high voltage system” light which limits charging and HVAC to a large degree.

I know about lemon law and have an ice rental which makes me grumpy every time I have to fill-up or hear the engine whine on acceleration.

Just complaining… it’s hard keeping the faith.

One thing I genuinely dislike about EquinoxEV is how short the coasting length is when you take your foot off the gas pedal. There is a fairly aggressive regen brake that is automatically applied, so the car can't really coast far.

How is the coasting compared to Model Y? Does Model Y also have aggressive regen brake?

Protection packages, window tint, other dumb BS they say is pre-installed and not removable. I came across the Equinox EV (I didn't know it existed) because of the GM incentives but Chevy dealers are killing that value prop and really turning me off to the brand. Is this a big reason Tesla is winning sales figures? Transparent pricing and straightforward process should not be so hard to find.

Hi all,

Im looking at upgrading my Bolt to an Equinox EV. There are a number of directions that I am looking at going but two of them are decently priced cars with higher miles. One is a 2024 with ~45,000 miles on it, and the other is a 2025 with ~30,000 miles on it. Is it safe to assume that higher miles in a short time probably means a lot of fast charging, and therefore a bit more of an "abused" battery?

I could fork over more money and get a low miles 2024 but I was just wondering what peoples thoughts would be on these cars with that many miles in just a year or two.

I am in EqEV LT2. I have blind spot monitor- a yellow star icon in mirror that light up. But there is no beep or similar sound go with blind spot monitor. I checked options but couldn’t find any such thing. Its very simple feature that could significantly help driver. If anyone know its already there, please share how to enable sound. If GM is watching this forum- please consider this simple feature.