2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is coming soon, starting at $34,995. This new model offers more power and simpler trim choices for Chevy’s budget-friendly electric SUV. According to Car and Driver, both front-wheel and all-wheel drive options have more horsepower now, and the trim lineup is easier to understand with just LT and RS choices.

Trim Level Changes for 2025

For 2025, Chevrolet has simplified the Equinox EV’s trim structure, moving away from the previous numbered designations to offer just two main trims: LT and RS

12. This streamlined approach allows for greater customization through option packages rather than fixed trim levels. The LT trim serves as the base model, while the RS offers sportier styling elements and additional standard features3.Key changes include:

• Power increases for both powertrains: front-wheel drive models now produce 220 horsepower (up from 213), while all-wheel drive versions generate 300 horsepower (increased from 288)42
• The base LT model now starts at a lower price point of $34,995, though with fewer standard features compared to the previous year’s entry-level trim5
• Both trims can be equipped with various option packages to add features like heated seats, a power driver’s seat, and advanced safety technologies12

Enhanced Safety Features Overview

The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV comes standard with the comprehensive Chevy Safety Assist package, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and IntelliBeam automatic high beams12. Additional advanced safety features available on higher trims or through option packages include:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• HD Surround Vision camera system
• Blind Zone Steering Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Braking
• Side Bicyclist Alert
• Rear Pedestrian Alert
• Safety Alert Seat (vibration warnings)
• Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking134

These technologies work together to provide a robust safety net for drivers and passengers, leveraging radar sensors and digital cameras to monitor surroundings and alert drivers to potential hazards5.

Powertrain and Performance Upgrades

The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV receives significant powertrain upgrades, enhancing its performance across both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations. FWD models now generate 220 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque, up from 213 horsepower and 236 lb-ft in the previous year12. The AWD variants see an even more substantial boost, producing 300 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque, compared to the earlier 288 horsepower and 333 lb-ft12.These power increases translate to improved acceleration and responsiveness, making the Equinox EV more dynamic to drive3. Despite the performance enhancements, the vehicle maintains its impressive EPA-estimated range of up to 319 miles on a single charge4. The Equinox EV also features innovative driving modes like One Pedal Driving and Regen on Demand, which help maximize energy efficiency and extend range56.