2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV: In-Depth Review, Start-Up, and Test Drive

Seamless EV Transition

• 💡 The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is designed to help customers make a seamless, confident, and uncompromising transition to an EV.
• 🎯 Key features include a large 17.7-inch infotainment screen, advanced driver assistance technologies, and available Super Cruise hands-free driver assist.

Design and Trims

• ✨ The Equinox EV boasts an athletic, bold, and commanding appearance with sleek lines, available on LT and RS trims in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations.
• 🚀 Innovative walkup lighting with front and rear lighting animation and a unique light bar are available on mid and up-level trims.
• ⚙️ Standard wheels are 19-inch, with optional 21-inch wheels available depending on the trim, offering a sportier look but a firmer ride.

Performance and Charging

• ⚡ The front-wheel drive model offers 213 horsepower and 319 miles of range, while the all-wheel drive boosts to 288 horsepower and 285 miles of range.
• 🔋 The Equinox EV supports 11.5 kW AC home charging and DC fast charging up to 150 kW, adding approximately 77 miles of range in 10 minutes.
• 🚗 Drive modes include normal, sport, snow, and my mode, adjusting throttle, brake, and steering feel.

Interior and Technology

• 📱 The interior features a spacious, modern design with a flat floor thanks to the Ultium platform, and a prominent 17.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
• 🔌 While lacking Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the system includes Google Maps, Waze, Spotify, and a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, with Google Assistant for voice commands.
• 🔊 A standard six-speaker audio system provides balanced sound, and the navigation system can help locate charging stations.

Safety and Practicality

• 🛡️ Standard Chevy Safety Assist suite includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, lane keep assist, and more.
• 🅿️ Available Super Cruise and enhanced automatic park assist offer hands-free driving and automated parking capabilities.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The rear seat offers ample space for three adults with a flat floor, and cargo space totals 57.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.