2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT: The Brand’s Hands-Free Compact EV Crossover

 

Highlight: The compact sedan will soon be available as a hatchback.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $51,545 (Base - LT Trim): $34,995

Seating Capacity: 5 passenger seating

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (EV LT): 19-inch wheels; all-electric; one pedal driving; a 17-inch infotainment system; a remote system; flush door handles; an adaptive radar cruise control system; rear folding split seats; rear center armrest; Google-built in; and a 17-inch infotainment screen

Options: 21-inch wheels; leather-like seating; power driver’s seat; heated front row seats; ventilated front seats; heated rear outboard passenger seat; preset mirror and driver’s seat; heated steering wheel; outside heated mirrors; rear camera mirror with washer; a heads up display system; a dual zone climate control system; remote express down windows; autosense power lift gate; heated wiper park; bright roof rails; trailering wires provision; rear pedestrian alert; HD surround vision; traffic sign recognition; hands-free driving system; panoramic sunroof; enhanced parking system; and dual level charge cord

Other Trim Levels:

LT2

RS

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: an

Android/Apple CarPlay: No

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles

Electric Battery Warranty: 8 years or 100,000 miles

Motor/Horsepower: Single electric motor/220-horespower

Driving Range: 319

Standard Fuel Mileage: 117-city/100-hwy (test model)

What’s New: The compact Chevy Equinox EV was introduced during the 2024 model year. For 2025, the Equinox EV is down to three trim levels, while adding more horsepower.

Why:

All electric

Over 300-mile driving range

One pedal driving

An affordable EV with federal and local incentives

Stylish Design

Hands-free driving

A high-level of standard safety driving aids

A power driver’s seat available

Heated/ Ventilated front seats available

An available heated rear seat

Memory setting driver’s seat

Outside heated mirrors

An available heads up display system

An available dual zone climate control system

An available heated steering wheel

Wireless charging available

Available power liftgate

21-inch aluminum wheels available

A power panoramic roof available

An enhance available parking system

SiriusXM is standard

But:

Must remove two charging caps when utilizing the Level 2 charger (this is a design flaw by GM)

Must pay extra for a dual plug-in charging cord

The seating needed more driver’s support

Over $14,000 in options on our test vehicle

Verdict:  The compact Chevy Equinox electric vehicle is available in a front wheel drive or an all-wheel drive configuration. The all-electric vehicle is affordable with a base price starting under $35,000, before applying any federal, local or eligible dealer discounts.

The stylish Equinox EV, which offers over 300 miles of driving range and one pedal driving, is available in three trims. Depending on the trim and options added, the peppy electric vehicle can be outfitted with such features as hands-free highway steering, ventilated and heated front seats, 21-inch wheels and wireless charging.

Moreover, the Chevy Equinox is one of the best in the electric vehicle segment in terms of the standard driving range as well as offering a hands-free driving steering system.

Lastly, for those in the market for an affordable electric vehicle with an array of high-tech features, the Equinox should be placed high on one's shopping list.

Competition: VW ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq5

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