[Evfan]

Any info about Equinox EV smaller and larger battery sizes? Based on the range my guess they will be about 70-75kWh and 85-90kWh respectively.

 

[HVACman]

Your guess looks very close. We know the typical US Ultium 24-cell module holds 8.5-8.8 usable kWh, based on documented pack usable kWh ratings for the Hummers and Lyriq’s. The Equinox EV will have 8-module (250 mile range) & 10-module (300 mile range) variations. Doing the math, that means we’ll likely see 68-70 kWh usable for the 250 mile version and 85-88 kWh usable for the 300 mile version. You can probably add 5% to those numbers for total kWh ratings.

 

[obermd]

These numbers put the Equinox EV at 3.2 to 3.3 miles per KWh of battery, which is right about normal for a vehicle this size.

 

[HVACman]

These numbers put the Equinox EV at 3.2 to 3.3 miles per KWh of battery, which is right about normal for a vehicle this size.

And with likely w/ price + feature combos much better than “ normal“ for its class and a significant upgrade from the Bolt/EUV for close to the same price.

 

[Evan1]

I will stick to 19-inch wheels to take advance of the capability regardless of which trim I'm able to afford w/ the larger battery back.

 

[obermd]

I will stick to 19-inch wheels to take advance of the capability regardless of which trim I'm able to afford w/ the larger battery back.

Likewise - this eliminates the RS and 3LT trims.

 

[Evan1]

Likewise - this eliminates the RS and 3LT trims.

I'm wondering if you can swap that out for smaller ones.

 

[hellsop]

I'm wondering if you can swap that out for smaller ones.

I am absolute sure that you can at your own expense. And MAYBE a dealer might swing a swap if he just had someone who had to "go think about it" because 21" wheels cost too much as an option. But usually standard's standard and you can't opt out.

 

[Steverino]

But usually standard's standard and you can't opt out.

I think you'd need to swap them out post sale. After verifying with the dealer that the car's odometer/speedometer can be recalibrated, buy the 19" wheels and tires, sell the 21". I wonder about the economics when all is said and done. You'll be paying full price for the 19" and getting less than that (?) on the 21".

 

[CTAPRN]

I think you'd need to swap them out post sale. After verifying with the dealer that the car's odometer/speedometer can be recalibrated, buy the 19" wheels and tires, sell the 21". I wonder about the economics when all is said and done. You'll be paying full price for the 19" and getting less than that (?) on the 21".

But then fare cheaper replacements (and easier to replace) once tires wear out. If you have to replace a few times...and you're saving several hundred dollars, it may even out or you may save over the long run...as long as you're OK with budgeting out a little further.

 

[TKEV]

But then fare cheaper replacements (and easier to replace) once tires wear out. If you have to replace a few times...and you're saving several hundred dollars, it may even out or you may save over the long run...as long as you're OK with budgeting out a little further.

My biggest concern is the load rating for the tires for the 19" rims. The 20" and 21" wheels come on the versions with the 10 module battery pack. It could be the smaller/stiffer sidewall is necessary for the extra weight. But EV specific tires are already addressing this issue.

 

[obermd]

My biggest concern is the load rating for the tires for the 19" rims. The 20" and 21" wheels come on the versions with the 10 module battery pack. It could be the smaller/stiffer sidewall is necessary for the extra weight. But EV specific tires are already addressing this issue.

You can't even get the Goodyear Electrodrive tires in this size. I have them on my Volt and really like them.

 

[CTAPRN]

Load on 19" won't be an issue for the larger battery. They already are planning the larger battery with the 1LT, remember 1LT gets small battery FWD only, large battery FWD only, large battery FWD with eAWD. Also, there are plenty of very heavy EVs on 19". The ID.4 Pro is 4557 lbs with 19" wheels and GVWR is 5666 lbs with 19" (The Pro trim). Much easier to locate 19" tires. Honestly, I wish we could order 19" to 21" and have a choice. It's crazy how much of range difference there is when looking at the Hyundai Ioniq 6 between the 18" SE RWD (361 miles) vs the 20" SEL AWD (270 miles).

 

[hellsop]

I think you'd need to swap them out post sale. After verifying with the dealer that the car's odometer/speedometer can be recalibrated, buy the 19" wheels and tires, sell the 21". I wonder about the economics when all is said and done. You'll be paying full price for the 19" and getting less than that (?) on the 21".

I wouldn't bother with the odometer, even. The circumference of the wheels is differs by a tenth of an inch*, 0.15%, and SAE rules say that odometer readings need to be within 4% of actual. (There's no ACTUAL law about how inaccurate an odometer can be as far as I can tell, only requirements to disclose what it says and wether that figure can be relied upon or not.)

* 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Trims & Features