2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Review: When Chevrolet Leads the Charge
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Review: When Chevrolet Leads the Charge• Auto123 takes a little road trip in the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV.
Eastern Townships, QC - Under the golden hues of autumn, our girls' ride in the Chevrolet Equinox EV in Quebec's Eastern Townships region took the form of a veritable eco-responsible odyssey. With its vineyards, charming bistros and picturesque roads, the “Townships” are an ideal place to test the capabilities of this electric SUV (while savouring the region's culinary treasures, because of course).
Eco-friendly ride in the heart of the Eastern Townships
Very quickly after we left Montreal, the Equinox EV had lain bare its potential. This is a powerful, technology-packed vehicle with an impressive range of 513 km. Equipped standard with front-wheel drive, a configuration that delivers 213 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque, the compact SUV swallows up kilometers with consummate ease.
The on-board navigator, which conveniently indicates the charge level on arrival, it take us to our first destination, the Ripplecove Hotel & Spa in Ayer's Cliff.
Resort and gastronomy
Nestled on the shores of Lake Massawippi, this historic four-diamond establishment was an ideal choice for a first stop - not least because of the elegant rooms and modern facilities that welcomed us. It's also here that we were introduced to Le Riverain restaurant, which showcases local ingredients in a hushed atmosphere overlooking the lake. A first meal that set the tone, immersing us in the terroir of the Eastern Townships.