In today’s market the public is gaining more know-ledge about the values of electric vehicles (EV) thereby increasing the acceptance level of the technology. The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is a model that is expanding in the market due to its price and range of features.
Chevrolet’s Bolt was its predecessor, but it is on hiatus with the Equinox filling the void nicely. It may share a name with the gas-powered Equinox SUV, but this is an entirely different beast.
Very few EV’s are on the market for under $35,000, but the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV comes to the showroom starting at $33,600. It has an EPA-estimated range of 319 miles with FWD and 285 with AWD powered by its 85-kWh battery.
I am impressed with its eye-catching exterior design, elegant and comfortable interior, and oversized infotainment touch screen. Further, I am impressed that the base model is well-equipped and gives its limited field of rivals a run for the money.
Chevy changed its numbered trim levels for 2025 for a simpler duo of the LT and RS trims, with options packages adding additional equipment. This is down significantly from five for the 2024 model. Both trims come standard with the 220-horsepower (hp) electric motor and front-wheel drive (FWD). Dual electric motors that produce all-wheel drive (AWD) are available as an option and bump the output up to 300hp.
At 57 cubic feet with the rear seat stowed, the Equinox EV’s cargo capacity is not as spacey as its gasoline-powered brother, but the rest of the interior feels about as roomy. Inside, buyers will find an 11-inch digital dashboard like that of the Silverado EV as well as a large 17.7-inch touchscreen in the center of the dashboard. Base models are basic and lack even power-adjustable front seats, but the higher LT trims or RS models come with an array of features including heated seats, power seats, a sunroof, forward-collision warning with automated emergency braking, front-pedestrian and cyclist braking, intersection automatic braking, reverse automatic braking, side cyclist alert, and dual-zone climate control. Choose the RS and you can order the racy red interior theme.
The LT trim comes from Chevrolet with three choices of packages. The Comfort and Active Safety 2 Package (starting at $36,995) adds an eight-way power driver seat, heated front seats, a heated synthetic leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear-pedestrian alert, and a surround-view camera system.
Bundling in the Convenience Package I for $43,295 adds dual-zone automatic climate control, a hands-free lift gate, multi-color interior ambient lighting, synthetic leather upholstery, and a wireless charging pad. Last, the Convenience Package II, at $46,395, adds sporty 21-inch black wheels, driver-seat memory, a head-up display, heated rear seats, a power front passenger seat, and ventilated front seats.
Add the Comfort and Active Safety 2 Package and a 360-degree camera system, and a handful of driver-assistance features. Keep in mind that the electric Equinox qualifies for the full $7500 federal tax credit, which is applied at the point of sale.
There are numerous high-end EV’s on the market, but if you want to dip your toe in the new automotive technology, check out the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV; it has a lot going for it at an acceptable price.