What's New
- The Chevrolet Equinox is a compact all-electric crossover that will be available in the fall of 2023
- It will have a starting price of approximately $30,000
- Available fleet and retail model with LT and RS trims
- A white two-toned roof is only available with the Riptide Blue Metallic exterior and a black roof is only available on RS models
- Exterior colors available: Summit White, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, Sterling Gray Metallic, Radiant Red Metallic, Red Hot, Galaxy Gray Metallic, Riptide Blue Metallic and Black
- Will have an estimated 300-mile range; 280 for dual-motor AWD versions
- Smaller battery on base 1LT will offer 250-mile range
Pros & Cons
- Sporty design, two-tone option on upper trims
- Affordably priced for mainstream buyers
- Available Super Cruise hands-free driving
- Unconfirmed pricing on higher trims
- Competitors like Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ford Mustang Mach-E already on sale
- Not available until late 2023, cheaper base likely coming well into 2024
Chevrolet Equinox EV Overview
The Chevrolet Equinox is the brand’s second-highest selling nameplate, second only to the full-size Silverado pickup. It slots nicely into the compact SUV segment, and its size, styling and affordable price cast a wide net. Those same attributes make it an ideal candidate for electrification, and Chevrolet hopes mainstream consumers will respond with the same enthusiasm that generated sales of over 364,000 units for the regular Equinox in 2019 alone.
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV was slated to arrive in fall 2023 with a roughly $30,000 starting price. At the end of October, GM announced delays for its upcoming EVs and the Equinox was pushed back. Now a higher trim 2RS will arrive in 2024 for $48,995 (front-wheel drive) or $52,395 (all-wheel drive). The base will start at $34,995 with 300-mile range but its arrival is still murky. GM execs said it should arrive by the end of 2024.
Unlike the Bolt and Bolt EUV, the Equinox EV will be built on GM’s new modular Ultium platform. The new Ultium battery technology was designed from the ground up to be flexible enough to accommodate numerous sizes and styles of vehicles and is capable of 19 battery and drive unit configurations and energy options ranging from 50 to 200 kWh. Comprised of entirely new components including the batteries, electronics and associated hard- and software, the Ultium EV system forms the basis for most of Chevrolet’s recently announced electric vehicles. The electric Equinox will have up to 300-mile range.
The new Equinox EV is larger than the Bolt and Bolt EUV but smaller than the mid-size Blazer and upcoming Blazer EV. The upcoming Equinox will be lower, wider and longer: It’s 9 inches longer and 3 inches wider than the gas Equinox thanks to the Ultium battery layout.
The Equinox EV will arrive with a dramatically streamlined and modern design, including full-width taillamps and an overall sportier vibe than the current third-generation gasoline-powered Equinox. Redesigned in 2018, the current Equinox is already showing its age in the rapidly changing automotive landscape and the influx of modern battery-electric vehicles.
The Equinox EV starts with LT or RS trim levels. The LT will have black with blue interior or gray, while RS offers black with red or an all red interior. The base 1LT on a smaller battery will have FWD system standard and 250-mile range. A bigger battery-equipped 1LT will offer 280- or 300-mile range, depending on FWD or AWD.
The trims continue with 2LT, 2RS (plus a special launch edition 2RS version), 3LT and 3RS with the top trims riding on 21-inch aluminum wheels. On 2LT and 2RS, a white or black roof is available, respectively, for more of a throw-back two-toned experience.
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Inside it will seat five passengers across two rows. Like the Blazer EV, the Equinox EV will use GM’s new Ultifi electrical system to run software and infotainment options.
On all trims above 1LT, General Motors’ Super Cruise hands-free driving system will be available, along with a 17.7-inch touchscreen and head-up display. The base will have an 11-inch screen.
Safety and convenience features come standard on the higher trims, beyond available Super Cruise driving assist on highways, with adaptive cruise control, HD surround cameras, a power liftgate and heated seats.
The gasoline-powered 2022 Equinox is equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated for 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. On the electric, the standard front-wheel-drive system provides 210 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque. A dual-motor all-wheel drive version ups the output to 290-horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque.
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When will the Equinox EV be Available?
The Equinox EV was slated to debut in the fall of 2023 with a limited-edition 2RS. As of late October that was pushed back to early 2024. The sportier version will be followed by other top trims before the 1LT arrives last with the base battery pack.
How Much Will the Equinox EV Cost?
The base 1LT starts at $34,995 with pricing increasing along the trims. The launch 2RS front-wheel and AWD versions are $48,995 and $52,395, respectively, and don’t include unspecified destination fees.
All Equinox EVs will be assembled at GM’s Ramos Arizpe facility in Mexico, which qualifies it (along with its sub-$55,000 retail price) for the new federal tax credit for electric cars, which is worth $7,500. Ordering and pricing information will be announced closer to production.
The current 2023 Chevrolet Equinox has a starting MSRP of $27,995, including a $1,395 destination fee.
Specs & Safety
Chevrolet Equinox EV Specification
Chevrolet Equinox EV Safety
NHTSA: Not Rated