Chevrolet’s popular SUV, the Equinox, is set to go electric in the coming year, as confirmed by GM’s Mexico President, Francisco Garza. Production of the Chevy Equinox EV is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2024 at GM’s Ramos Arizpe facility in Mexico.
This announcement follows the successful production launch of the Blazer EV, the first electric SUV to roll off the assembly line at the Ramos Arizpe plant in June, with customer deliveries beginning in the third quarter.
Garza expressed confidence in overcoming challenges faced this year and affirmed that the Equinox EV will be in production by the first quarter of 2024, marking a significant milestone for GM’s electric vehicle lineup.
GM has been actively ramping up its workforce to meet the demand for electric vehicles, with over 2,700 workers hired since the plant began building EVs. The current workforce at the facility stands at around 9,000 employees. The Ramos Arizpe plant is on track to produce 200 Blazer EVs daily by the end of the year.
Despite earlier delays in Equinox EV production, GM anticipates a considerable increase in output next year. The Equinox EV will join the Blazer EV in the growing portfolio of electric SUVs from Chevrolet.
The Equinox EV is expected to offer various trims, with the 2RS FWD and 2RS AWD models set to launch early next year at starting prices of $48,995 and $52,395, respectively. The 2RS trim boasts an estimated EPA range of 319 miles.
A more affordable trim, priced at $34,995, is slated to be introduced by the end of next year, with an estimated range of 319 miles. GM aims to leverage the $7,500 tax credit, bringing starting prices into the mid-$20,000 range.
The confirmed production timeline for the Equinox EV aligns with GM’s continued commitment to expanding its electric vehicle offerings and meeting the evolving demands of the market.