GM is aiming to reintroduce plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrains to its North American lineup by 2027 . To that end, we’re expecting GM’s full-size trucks to offer hybrid variants in order to help GM compete with Ford, Toyota and Ram. That said, we’re also expecting the launch of a new Chevy Equinox PHEV crossover in the not-so-distant future. In fact, GM Authority has already spotted a potential Chevy Equinox PHEV prototype testing on public roads. Which leads us to ask – could the new Chevy Equinox PHEV be built at the GM Fairfax facility in Kansas?

Here’s why that makes sense. Although GM already offers a plug-in hybrid variant of the Equinox in China via its SAIC-GM partnership, the automaker won’t export it to North America any time soon, per a GM Authority interview with Chevrolet Global Vice President Scott Bell . Rather, a new North American-spec Equinox PHEV appears to be under development, as spotted by our spy photographers. What’s more, its production would likely coincide with GM’s latest investment plan , which includes $4 billion spread across three U.S. plants – Orion Assembly in Michigan, Fairfax Assembly in Kansas, and Spring Hill Manufacturing in Tennessee.

Of these three, Fairfax is the most likely candidate. GM already confirmed that Fairfax Assembly will support Chevy Equinox production starting in mid-2027, which aligns with its previously stated goal to reintroduce new PHEVs to the North American market around the same time frame. In addition, the facility is also slated to handle production of the next-generation Chevy Bolt EV and support GM’s “ affordable family of EVs ,” which means the installation of batteries and electric motors.

Meanwhile, GM’s San Luis Potosí facility in Mexico will continue to produce the gasoline-powered Equinox and GMC Terrain . As such, if the new Chevy Equinox PHEV is built at Fairfax, it’s unlikely there would be a GMC Terrain PHEV model variant, at least for now.

What’s your take? Does the possibility of a new Chevy Equinox PHEV grab your attention? Let us know in the comments!