Chevy’s new Equinox EV gained attention for being a well-designed, reasonably priced EV. But for the 2024 model year, its alluring $35,000 basic pricing never materialized, with the Equinox 2LT being the least expensive model, starting at $41,900. The 2024 model year has seen no sign of the price-leader 1LT.
There is soon to be good news: for the 2025 model year, the Equinox EV’s trim structure has undergone a complete redesign. There are now simply two model grades: LT and RS, in place of the previous numerical designations like 3LT or 3RS. Instead of offering trim levels for the Equinox, Chevrolet has chosen to customize the vehicle through option packages.
The standard Equinox is technically a little unhappy for the 2025 model year. The theoretical 1LT, which never materialized for 2024, would not have had the standard features that are now included in the base model. For $34,995, the LT now includes fabric seating, manual seat adjustments, and a urethane steering wheel.
Chevrolet has chosen to use add-on kits to raise the Equinox’s equipment level instead. For instance, the Equinox gains features like a motorized driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel with the Comfort Package. Traffic sign recognition and rear traffic warnings are now included in the Active Safety Package.
The Equinox LT can now be had for the same $43,295 (plus a $1,395 destination fee) that the previous 2LT trim would have cost if the Comfort, Convenience, and Active Safety Package had been included. Only the Comfort option and Active Safety II option will set you back $36,995 for LT vehicles.
The RS model will already have the previously described option packages; however, its brightly colored accents have been replaced with sporty, darkly colored ones. Moving forward, the RS and LT will also be fitted with Convenience Package II and Active Safety Package 3, which are even more comprehensive versions of the original packages. Specifically, Super Cruise is added to Active Safety Package 3.
All the features of the previous trims are included with the Convenience Package II, along with extras like a motorized passenger seat and large 21-inch wheels. This is comparable to the 2024 model year’s previous 3RS and 3LT trim levels. The most expensive RS versions will set you back $47,890, while the base models will start at $44,795. At $46,395, the most costly LT is marginally less expensive. Although the top trim level Equinox EVs cost about $1,000 more than the 2024 model year, they now have a back camera incorporated into the mirror and a head-up display as standard.
The Equinox gains power mechanically. From 213 horsepower and 236 lb-ft torque last year, the FWD versions now produce 220 horsepower and 243 lb-ft torque. Compared to last year’s 288 horsepower and 333 lb-ft torque, the AWD Equinox EVs now produce 300 horsepower and 355 lb-ft torque. It’s unclear if the increased power numbers will result in a faster Equinox EV or if range will be impacted.
It’s clear from reading so many pages that the 2025 Equinox EV ought to be easier to comprehend and even a better vehicle. Customers only select whether they like LT or RS and add the option packages they want, rather than being forced to choose between odd trim levels.
