Chevy Equinox EV Gets Over 300 Miles Of Highway Range In Real-World Test
The model under the microscope is the FWD 2RS variant, which is driven at a constant speed of 70 mph on the highway to see just how far it’ll go. The test begins with a fully charged battery, with the driver heading out on a loop on the New Jersey Turnpike.
As the test progresses, the vehicle performs better than expected, maintaining an efficiency of around 3.3 miles per kWh. Despite a headwind at certain points, the vehicle continues to track toward an impressive range, eventually surpassing 300 miles. By the end of the test, the Equinox EV covers a total of 303.3 miles, exceeding its EPA highway range by more than 12 miles. The driver also notices that the vehicle seems to use more than the stated 85 kWh capacity, with total energy consumption reaching around 90 kWh.
The model under the microscope is the FWD 2RS variant, which is driven at a constant speed of 70 mph on the highway to see just how far it’ll go. The test begins with a fully charged battery, with the driver heading out on a loop on the New Jersey Turnpike.
As the test progresses, the vehicle performs better than expected, maintaining an efficiency of around 3.3 miles per kWh. Despite a headwind at certain points, the vehicle continues to track toward an impressive range, eventually surpassing 300 miles. By the end of the test, the Equinox EV covers a total of 303.3 miles, exceeding its EPA highway range by more than 12 miles. The driver also notices that the vehicle seems to use more than the stated 85 kWh capacity, with total energy consumption reaching around 90 kWh.
