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Chevrolet Equinox EV
AutoEdgeView says the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV delivers up to 319 miles of EPA-estimated range starting at $33,600 before incentives, making it one of the most affordable long-range electric SUVs on the market, and occupies a rare spot in the EV market: a mainstream compact crossover with over 300 miles of range starting under $34,000, undercutting rivals that start around $42,000-$45,000 while offering comparable EPA range. Kelley Blue Book says the 2026 Equinox EV boasts style, an attractive starting price, and a range of up to 319 miles on a charge, with a starting sticker price of $36,795 for the cheapest LT 1 trim and the range-topping Equinox EV RS starting at $45,895.
Affordable long range
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV delivers up to 319 miles of EPA-estimated range starting at $33,600 before incentives, making it one of the most affordable long-range electric SUVs on the market, and that it undercuts rivals starting around $42,000 to $45,000 while offering comparable EPA range.
A rare spot in the market
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Equinox EV occupies a rare spot in the electric-vehicle market: a mainstream compact crossover with over 300 miles of EPA-estimated range starting under $34,000 before incentives, with the lineup starting at $33,600 for the 2LT FWD including destination, making it one of the most affordable 300-plus-mile EVs on the market.
Trim pricing
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Equinox EV has a starting sticker price of $36,795 for the cheapest LT 1 trim, with a Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price of $33,900, and that the range-topping Equinox EV RS starts at $45,895.
Questions buyers ask
What is the range of the Chevrolet Equinox EV?
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) and Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) both say up to 319 miles.
How much does the Chevrolet Equinox EV start at?
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says $33,600 before incentives.
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The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is built around Single front electric motor (LT1, LT2) or dual-motor AWD (RS), rated at 220 / 300 horsepower across its electric compact SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 3 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Equinox EV seats 5 and is a Electric compact SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 Equinox EV.
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2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
The Equinox EV is a distinct electric platform from the gas Equinox, sharing only the name: LT1 and LT2 use a single front motor at 220 hp, while RS steps up to dual-motor AWD at 300 hp. EPA-estimated range runs up to 319 miles on the base configuration.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Chevrolet Equinox EV model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV | 2026 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Chevrolet Equinox EV.
The Chevrolet Equinox EV is a battery electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 2024. The Equinox EV was introduced in January 2022 in a set of images at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and was originally planned to go on sale in the late 2023 for the 2024 model year. Chevrolet dealers began receiving deliveries of the 2024 Equinox EV in May 2024.
- Sales
- Despite not reaching dealers until May 2024, the Equinox EV became GM's best-selling electric vehicle in its first year.
Source: Chevrolet Equinox EV (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Chevrolet Equinox EV at a glance
- Production
- January 2024 – present
- Model years
- 2024–present
- Assembly
- Mexico: Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila (Ramos Arizpe Assembly)
- Class
- Compact crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-motor, front-wheel-drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- GM BEV3, GM Global B (“Vehicle Intelligence Platform”)
- Electric motor
- Permanent magnet motor
- Power output
- 220 or (2025)
- Battery
- Ultium lithium-ion; 85kWh; 288V
- Electric range
- EPA 326 mi (2025 FWD)
- Charging
- 11.5 kW (Level 2 Alternating current, AC), 19.2 kW (Level 2 Alternating current, AC, Equinox 3RS), 150 kW (Direct current, DC)
- Wheelbase
- 116.3 in
- Length
- 190.4 in
- Width
- 75.4 in
- Height
- 63.5 in
- Curb weight
- 0 NNNN
- Related models
- Acura ZDX, Acura ZDX (second generation), Buick Electra E4, Buick Electra E5, Cadillac Optiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Honda Prologue, Cadillac Lyriq
NHTSA rated the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (7 campaigns across the latest model years)
- February 2026, Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette… Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- December 2025, Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… Consequence: A vehicle that does not emit sufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- October 2025, Tires:Tread/Belt. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cadillac Optic and 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental all-season tires. One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment. Consequence: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 163 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, most often about visibility/wiper (80), forward collision avoidance (41), unknown or other (26).
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT 1 | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | – | – | – | 1,500 | – | $36,795 |
| LT 2 | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | – | – | – | 1,500 | – | $43,595 |
| RS | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | – | – | – | 1,500 | – | $45,895 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2026 Equinox EV come in?
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV (electric compact SUV) comes in 3 trims: LT1, LT2, RS.
Q02What are the 2026 Equinox EV trims?
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV trims are LT1, LT2, RS, listed from the entry LT1 up to the top RS.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Equinox EV use?
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is built around Single front electric motor (LT1, LT2) or dual-motor AWD (RS), rated at 220 / 300 horsepower across its electric compact SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Equinox EV have?
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is rated at 220 / 300 horsepower (Single front electric motor (LT1, LT2) or dual-motor AWD (RS)).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Equinox EV?
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is offered with FWD / AWD.