ElectricSUVFamily SUV
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Chevrolet's compact electric SUV, sold in the US with front- or all-wheel drive and an EPA range of up to 319 miles.
Official range
288–319 milesEPA
Rapid charging
up to150 kW
About 77 miles of range in 10 minutes claimed in the 2026 press specifications; Chevrolet's current US site says up to 80 miles in 10 minutes. No 10–80% time is published. 11.5 kW AC standard.
Official range
288–319 milesEPA
Market or version specificBattery
Not published
Local check neededRapid charging
up to150 kW
Published referenceEfficiency
from31 kWh/100 mi
Market or version specificIs the Chevrolet Equinox EV worth considering?
Our view. On Edmunds' mixed route a 2025 Equinox EV went 356 miles, 12% beyond its EPA figure, but Car and Driver's 75 mph test gave 260 miles for both a front- and an all-wheel-drive car. It suits buyers who mainly charge at home, since rapid charging peaks at 150 kW and Car and Driver needed 51 minutes for 10–90%.
What independent tests found
- Claims checked
- 1 of 3 hold up
- Safety
- 5 stars, NHTSA 2025
- Evidence
- 6 tests from 3 testers
Range
- Edmunds Edmunds EV Range Test, 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT, September 2026
356 mi vs 319 mi EPA
Beats the claim · 112% Published reference2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT (EPA 319 miles as listed by Edmunds, so FWD). Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, climate on auto at 72 °F, 61 °F ambient, US. 11.7% above EPA at 28.9 kWh/100 mi against 31; date is when Edmunds' results table was last updated, not the test date.
- Car and Driver Car and Driver 75 mph highway range test, 2024 Equinox EV 3RS FWD
260 mi vs 319 mi EPA
Falls short · 82% Published reference2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3RS FWD, 21-inch Continental CrossContact RX tyres. 75 mph constant highway, US. 18% short of EPA at a steady 75 mph; Car and Driver puts the equal results for FWD and AWD down to the different wheels and tyres.
- Car and Driver Car and Driver 75 mph highway range test, 2024 Equinox EV 2LT AWD
260 mi vs 285 mi EPA
Close · 91% Published reference2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT AWD, 19-inch Michelin Primacy All Season tyres. 75 mph constant highway, US; 91 MPGe recorded. 9% short of the 285-mile EPA figure Car and Driver lists for this car; later AWD versions are rated 307 miles.
Rapid charging
- Car and Driver Car and Driver DC fast-charge test, 2024 Equinox EV 3RS FWD
51 min 10–80%
Local check needed2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3RS FWD. DC fast charging 10–90% (not 10–80%), average 94 kW. Measured 51 minutes for 10–90%; Chevrolet publishes no 10–80% time, so no official figure is paired.
Safety rating
- NHTSA NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
5 stars
Published reference2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV FWD and AWD (US). US NCAP: frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars. Five stars overall for both drivetrains, as for 2024; no 2026 rating was listed.
Recalls
- NHTSA NHTSA recall database, Chevrolet Equinox EV, October 2026
7 campaigns
Published referenceChevrolet Equinox EV, US market. Model years 2024–2026: 24V737, 24V925, 25V012, 25V639, 25V704, 25V878, 26V114. Three campaigns concern the pedestrian alert sound; others cover door strikers, adaptive cruise braking on 2025 AWD cars, 21-inch Continental tyres and an owner's manual correction.
Measured figures are compared only with an official figure in the same unit and test basis; the bar’s tick marks 100% of the claim. Winter results are shown, not judged. How the evidence check works.
How far can it go?
The published reference is 288–319 miles. EPA, fueleconomy.gov: 319 miles FWD and 307 miles AWD for 2026 and 2027; 2026 AWD with the 19 kW onboard charger is rated 288 miles. Chevrolet's 2026 press specifications still list 285 miles for AWD. Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle.
Against other electric cars in the file, on a 0–1000 km scale
- Chevrolet Equinox EV 288–319 miles
- Audi Q4 e-tron 375–563 km
- Audi Q6 e-tron 598–641 km
- BMW i4 386–600 km
- BMW iX1 434–516 km
- BYD Atto 2 312–430 km
- BYD Atto 3 Up to 420 km
- BYD Dolphin Surf 220–322 km
- BYD Seal 460–570 km
- BYD Sealion 7 456–502 km
- Cadillac Lyriq 285–326 miles
- Citroën ë-C3 Up to 202 miles
- Ford Mustang Mach-E 240–320 miles
- Hyundai Inster 327–370 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Up to 570 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 521–680 km
- Hyundai Kona Electric 380–510 km
- Kia EV3 Up to 605 km
- Kia EV5 505–530 km
- Kia EV6 Up to 582 km
- Kia EV9 Up to 563 km
- Leapmotor C10 420–510 km
- Lucid Air 372–512 miles
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Up to 792 km
- MG MG4 EV Up to 545 km
- Nissan Leaf 451–623 km
- Peugeot E-3008 Up to 435 miles
- Polestar 2 568–659 km
- Polestar 4 590–620 km
- Renault 5 E-Tech Up to 430 km
- Renault Scenic E-Tech Up to 642 km
- Rivian R1S 258–410 miles
- Škoda Elroq 408–577 km
- Škoda Enyaq 428–584 km
- Tesla Model 3 Up to 750 km
- Tesla Model Y Up to 622 km
- Toyota bZ4X 444–569 km
- Volkswagen ID.3 Up to 630 km
- Volkswagen ID.4 Up to 574 km
- Volkswagen ID.7 Up to 709 km
- Volvo EX30 337–475 km
- Xiaomi SU7 720–902 km
Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.
How quickly does it charge?
The highest published DC figure is Up to 150 kW. About 77 miles of range in 10 minutes claimed in the 2026 press specifications; Chevrolet's current US site says up to 80 miles in 10 minutes. No 10–80% time is published. 11.5 kW AC standard.. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.
Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.
What to check before buying
- Who is it for?
- US families who want a roomy, plainly priced electric SUV with a long EPA range and who can charge at home.
- What needs checking?
- AWD range varies by year and charger option (285–307 miles across Chevrolet and EPA listings). NHTSA lists seven recall campaigns for 2024–2026 cars, including pedestrian alert sound, door strikers, adaptive cruise braking and 21-inch Continental tyres.
- What is the evidence?
- EPA figures from fueleconomy.gov, Chevrolet's press specifications, an Edmunds range test, two Car and Driver highway range tests and a charging test, NHTSA crash ratings and the NHTSA recall database. It is not sold in Europe, so there are no NAF, ADAC or Euro NCAP results.
Evidence record
4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.
| Figure | Value | Condition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 288–319 miles | Market or version specific EPA, fueleconomy.gov: 319 miles FWD and 307 miles AWD for 2026 and 2027; 2026 AWD with the 19 kW onboard charger is rated 288 miles. Chevrolet's 2026 press specifications still list 285 miles for AWD. | fueleconomy.gov (EPA) Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Battery | Not published | Local check needed Chevrolet's 2026 press specifications give the chemistry (NCMA lithium-ion) but no capacity. Car and Driver lists 85.0 kWh for its 2024 test cars. | Chevrolet Pressroom, 2026 Equinox EV specifications Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Rapid charging | Up to 150 kW | Published reference About 77 miles of range in 10 minutes claimed in the 2026 press specifications; Chevrolet's current US site says up to 80 miles in 10 minutes. No 10–80% time is published. 11.5 kW AC standard. | Chevrolet Pressroom, 2026 Equinox EV specifications Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Efficiency | From 31 kWh/100 mi | Market or version specific EPA combined: 31 kWh/100 mi FWD, 33 kWh/100 mi AWD (2027); 35 kWh/100 mi for 2026 AWD with the 19 kW charger. | fueleconomy.gov (EPA) Checked 18 October 2026 |