2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS AWD w/Hands-free Steering: The Brand’s Stylish Compact Crossover

Highlight: Although the styling is different, the Equinox is available as a gasoline and an all-electric vehicle.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $53,350 (Base LS MSRP): $36,795

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; automatic emergency braking; a forward collision alert system; front pedestrian/cyclist braking; an electronic blind spot system; a radar activated cruise control system; and a tire pressure sensor

Second and Third Generation EV Owners Share Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ownership, Charging and More (Video)

The CEO Of Mercedes-Benz's First EV Charging Station In The U.S. Talks To 'Auto Trends'

This is Mercedes-Benz first high power EV charging station. (Photo Credit:JeffCars.com)

 

Not since the era of horse drawn buggies and carriages has the transportation industry, more specifically the auto industry, seen so much upheaval and uncertainties, as the world slowly shifts from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

The Biden Administration has made its push to support electrification through the Inflation Reduction Act, encouraging electric vehicle manufacturing opportunities in the United States, as well as supporting government subsidized consumer incentives to purchase both new and used vehicles. 

'Auto Trends' Electric Vehicle Guests Talk Best Times To Charge And Installation Prep Tips

Auto Trends with JeffCars.com continues our radio conversation this week talking about electric vehicles, but from a different angle. Stanford University's Dr. Ram Rajagopal, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, talks about a 2022 study he co-authored questioning why nighttime might not be the best time to charge an electric vehicle. His conversation will have all of us rethinking when, where and how often we charge.

And, we'll close out the program with Powering Chicago's executive director Elbert Walters, as he shares prep tips homeowners, landlords, business owners and nonprofits need to know before installing an electric charger. Powering Chicago represents all of the certified electricians in Chicago. Walters' insights will save one from experiencing a lot of missteps no matter where they are based in North America. 

2022 Chevrolet Bolt: The Brand’s Affordable, Mass Market, All-Electric Vehicle

Highlight: The vehicle is capable of accelerating and braking using only one pedal, if the driver so choose.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $36,165 (Base Model 1LT: $31,995)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; automatic emergency braking; front pedestrian braking; pedestrian safety signals; automatic high beam; following distance indicator; a forward collision alert system; rear camera; and OnStar

Standard Equipment (1LT): 17-inch wheels; maintenance 2 years/24,000 miles; electric power steering; two driving modes; rear cargo storage; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a manual operated driver’s seat; a remote keyless entry system; in-vehicle Wi-Fi; a push button keyless starter; an 8-inch driver information center; and a 10-inch infotainment system