Chevy is back in the EV saddle with the 2025 Equinox EV, and this time, it’s out to prove everyday electric doesn’t have to equal boring, expensive, or complicated. Forget flashy concept rides—this is practical, affordable EV-ness that still manages to turn heads at the coffee shop (or school drop-off loop).
Freshly Electric, Totally Equinox
First up: this isn’t just a gas Equinox with a battery slapped underneath. The 2025 Equinox EV rides on GM’s modern BEV3 chassis, so it’s a clean-sheet electric—sleeker, chunkier, and with a bold light bar up front. It’s unmistakably Chevy yet doesn’t scream “I’m trying too hard.”
- Seats five adults comfortably
- Distinctive modern exterior with LED accents
- Cargo space: 26.4cu.ft. (plenty for road trip snacks and soccer balls) Range and Power: Not Here for Range Anxiety
Chevy’s playing the value card hard:
- Front-wheel drive (FWD): 220hp, 243lb-ft torque, up to 319 miles EPA range
- All-wheel drive (AWD): 300hp, 355lb-ft torque, 285 miles EPA range
- Battery: 85kWh (plenty of juice for weekend getaways)
- MPGe: Up to 117 city / 108 combined—solid numbers for the segment.
No, it won’t snap your neck like a sports car, but it’s snappier than most family crossovers—especially with AWD. Passing on the interstate or zipping into traffic feels effortless, not sluggish.
Charging: Fast, Painless, and Easy on the Wallet
The Equinox EV makes charging as stress-free as possible:
- DC fast-charging: Add about 77 miles of range in 10 minutes
- Home (Level 2): Up to 36 miles per hour of charge
- Onboard charging: 11.5kW for efficient overnight top-ups
- Access to Tesla Supercharger network—no special adapters needed. Inside: Big Tech, Good Vibes
You get a 17.7-inch touchscreen as your command center—giant maps, music, and Google Built-In, meaning Google Assistant, Maps, and more straight from the dash. Note: No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which is a sore spot for some—so if you’re deep into your iPhone ecosystem, you’ll need to adapt .
Premium bits include:
- Adaptive cruise (with available Super Cruise for hands-off highway drives)
- Digital gauge cluster
- Heated seats, steering wheel, and mirrors on higher trims
- Wireless phone charging
- Five comfy seats and solid noise insulation
- Smart cargo floor for “tall stuff” mode Driving: Effortless and Actually Fun (for a Compact SUV)
Chevy’s engineers dialed in a comfortable, composed ride—better than some pricier siblings. It soaks up potholes well and feels secure (not floaty) on the highway. One-pedal driving is standard, but you can tone it down if you prefer feathering the brake like it’s 1999.
Steering is unexpectedly light, making parking a breeze, and visibility is top-notch. The AWD version brings noticeably more punch—perfect for snow, fast merges, or just grinning at the stoplight.
Safety and Gadgets: Loaded, Right Out of the Box
Standard Chevy Safety Assist suite includes:
- Automatic emergency braking (with intersection function!)
- Blind spot and lane departure warnings
- Adaptive cruise
- Rear parking sensors
- Automatic high beams
- Available: 360-camera, head-up display, hands-free liftgate, and surround-view safety cams
Chevy packs in over 15 safety and assist features on all trims.
- Who’s this for? Folks ready to leave the gas pump behind, want a real back seat, and don’t want to spend Tesla money.
- Competition: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volkswagen ID.4, Nissan Ariya.
- Best bits: Affordability ($33K and up—before tax credits), robust range, legit comfort.
- Gripes: No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, cargo room’s average for class, FWD model is zippy—but not thrilling.
| 2025 Equinox EV | Mustang Mach-E | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 319mi max range | 320mi max range | 303mi max range |
| Starting ~$33,600 | ~$36,495 | ~$41,800 |
| 17.7” touchscreen | 15.5” touchscreen | 12.3” touchscreen |
| AWD: 300hp | AWD: 370hp | AWD: 320hp |
Should You Buy It?
The 2025 Equinox EV isn’t trying to reinvent your commute, but it nails the basics: range, value, comfort, and ease of use. If you want an EV that feels like, well, a regular car—but better, this Chevy quietly leads the pack. It’s the Goldilocks of electric SUVs: not too wild, not too stripped down, just right for the daily grind.
So, ready to make your neighbors wonder if it’s time to go electric? The 2025 Equinox EV’s waiting, charged up, and ready for anything.