# 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.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: SUV
- Seats: 5
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox-ev
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Chevrolet Equinox EV worth considering?

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%.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 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. | Market or version specific | https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/50841.shtml |
| Battery | Not published | 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. | Local check needed | https://pressroom.chevrolet.com/gmbx/us/en/chevrolet/pressroom/vehicles.detail.html/content/Pages/vehicle/us/en/chevrolet/equinox-ev/2026.html |
| Rapid charging | 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. | Published reference | https://pressroom.chevrolet.com/gmbx/us/en/chevrolet/pressroom/vehicles.detail.html/content/Pages/vehicle/us/en/chevrolet/equinox-ev/2026.html |
| Efficiency | From 31 kWh/100 mi | 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. | Market or version specific | https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/50841.shtml |

## Independent tests

Summary: 1 of 3 comparable claims hold up; 6 tests from 3 testers; safety 5 stars, NHTSA 2025.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmunds (2026-09) | Range | 356 mi | 319 mi EPA | 112% | Beats the claim | 2025 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 | https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html |
| Car and Driver (2024) | Range | 260 mi | 319 mi EPA | 82% | Falls short | 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3RS FWD, 21-inch Continental CrossContact RX tyres; 75 mph constant highway, US | https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrolet/equinox-ev |
| Car and Driver (2024) | Range | 260 mi | 285 mi EPA | 91% | Close | 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT AWD, 19-inch Michelin Primacy All Season tyres; 75 mph constant highway, US; 91 MPGe recorded | https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrolet/equinox-ev |
| Car and Driver (2024) | Rapid charging | 51 min 10–80% |  |  |  | 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3RS FWD; DC fast charging 10–90% (not 10–80%), average 94 kW | https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrolet/equinox-ev |
| NHTSA (2025) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV FWD and AWD (US); US NCAP: frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars | https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatings/VehicleId/20539 |
| NHTSA (2026-10) | Recalls | 7 campaigns |  |  |  | Chevrolet Equinox EV, US market; Model years 2024–2026: 24V737, 24V925, 25V012, 25V639, 25V704, 25V878, 26V114 | https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=CHEVROLET&model=EQUINOX%20EV&modelYear=2025 |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Chevrolet Equinox EV", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox-ev