My week with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV was surprisingly good. The 2025 Chevy Equinox LT has an MSRP of $33,600, making it much cheaper than its rivals. However, it doesn’t sacrifice power, range, comfort, or tech. 

The 2025 Chevy Equinox EV is an electric bargain 

I’m going to do something different here. I’m not going to complain about the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV not having Apple CarPlay. Why are we so dependent on that app? Honestly, I only use it for the GPS while traveling. 

The Equinox EV still has GPS, Bluetooth, and plenty of apps like Alex, Google, Spotify, and more. You can still navigate to your destination with your music and such playing. 

However, there are a few potential drawbacks to consider: 

• There is less cargo space and passenger space compared to rivals. 
• It could just be me, but I felt like the Equinox EV is heavier in the rear. The weight distribution felt a bit off. 
• I came across multiple charging stations that were down, but that’s not Chevrolet’s fault. Still, that makes me a bit anxious about the available charging infrastructure for EVs. 

I get to drive all of the electric SUVs and it exploits a secret nerdy side that isn’t well hidden by a love of giant trucks. The first-generation Subaru Soleterra is in last place in my mind and the Nissan Ariya used to be in first. 

However, the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV has me reevaluating my rankings. It’s much cheaper than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 with its $42,600 MSRP. Also, the 2025 Nissan Ariya starts at $39,000. 

The Equinox EV is fun to drive with plenty of power. I had a FWD model with 220 hp but the AWD model cranks out 300 hp. While the FWD model accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds, the AWD model makes it there in 5.8 seconds.

It has a range of up to 300 miles and typically exceeds it. The regenerative brakes return plenty of power to keep range anxiety at bay. Plus, turning on the AC, ventilated seats, radio, and more didn’t cause the range to drop. 

The range also held steady during North Carolina’s bipolar spring weather with highs in the 80’s one day and freezing temperatures the next. 

During those weather changes, the Equinox EV will keep you comfortable. It has some of the strongest ventilated seats I’ve gotten to enjoy in months. It easily keeps the cabin at the perfect temperature. 

Also, it provides a smooth ride as it easily dampens impacts on rough patches of pavement. The interior stays extremely quiet at highway speeds. It’s almost too quiet. 

The front and rear seats are well-padded and supportive for hours of comfort. There’s plenty of space in each row to stretch out and relax. 

The interior is well planned, upscale, and accretive with dual shades of leather upholstery, metal accents, and bursts of colorful trim pieces. My favorite part includes the massive panoramic sunroof. 

Drivers who want physical controls can rejoice as the Equinonx EV includes a blend of physical and touch sensitive controls. The 17.7-inch touchscreen looks great and provides instant traffic updates. 

Because the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV has a convenient size, the 360-degree camera isn’t necessary. But the camera views are crisp and clear. 

The interior could use more space for personal storage. I noticed that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a larger compartment tunnel under the gear shifter. Rivals have more storage strays and cubbies as well. 

Overall, it provides 26.4 cubic feet of cargo space in the rear with 57.2 cubes overall. It doesn’t have a frunk, but there is a storage bin built into the rear cargo floor. 

Overall, the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV excels as one of the more affordable options that doesn’t force you to give up desirable features for comfort, advanced tech, power, and convenience.