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Somewhere between the practical wisdom of Detroit engineering and the precision of modern technology, there is a point where a new car stops feeling experimental and starts feeling like a finished product. The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT2 has landed squarely there. General Motors, in a move that feels both deliberate and confident, has produced an electric vehicle that meets expectations on paper and exceeds them on the road.
The result, according to a recent Facebook post, is a mid-size crossover that fits naturally into daily life and still invites long-distance travel.
“Early observations after a month with a 2025 Equinox EV LT2 with all the bells and whistles: our previous car was a 2022 Bolt EUV, a car we greatly enjoyed, never had an issue with, and that was our “bridge” to a full EV from a Toyota Prius Prime; the Equinox EV drives like a MUCH larger, more “substantial vehicle, which isn’t bad, but quite different; this “great deal” car came with Super Cruise, which I never thought was a big deal–it IS a big deal!
We’ve already taken several trips in the Equinox EV, and it is a pleasure to travel in. The longer range, higher-tech, more judicious way it “handles” energy use, and MUCH faster DC charging have all but eliminated my “range anxiety.”
The Equinox EV came with a sunroof; I’ve never been a big fan of them–kind of like skylights on a house. To quote late football coach, Woody Hayes: “Three things can happen, and two of them are bad.”
As one who has owned some of the strangest looking cars ever made (two VW “beetles,” one old, and one “new”; a Dodge Colt Vista; an AMC Pacer; a Karmann Ghia; a Yugo (got me through graduate school the first time); a 2014 Prius; and my current second car is a MINI Cooper convertible), I am liking the more progressive styling of the Equinox EV (ours is Sterling Gray, believe it or not, with a Summit White top).
We have NOT had any of the issues that others have faced (leaking AC drains, electronic control issues, etc.)–yet. We are fortunate to have a solid Chevrolet dealer nearby, if we do.
Will keep yinz posted on how this goes, going forward. Good luck to all of you Equinox EV siblings out there!”
The jump from a Bolt EUV to the Equinox EV represents more than just an upgrade in size and equipment.
It reflects a step into a segment where electric crossovers are expected to compete head-to-head with established gasoline models, not just fill a niche for early adopters. Sterling’s comments about the car’s “substantial” feel reflect the difference between a small hatchback platform and the Ultium-based chassis of a purpose-built SUV.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Cost
- Starting around $33,600, qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, pushing the effective price below $30,000 for many buyers.
- A test unit averaged 3.5 mi/kWh, climbing to 3.8 mi/kWh in warmer conditions on a 351-mile drive.
- Named MotorWeek’s 2025 Drivers’ Choice “Best of the Year”, reinforcing its strong value proposition.
- One owner clocked 450 miles per charge using drafting and tailwinds, achieving 4.1 mi/kWh.
Super Cruise emerges as the defining surprise in his ownership story. Initially dismissed as a novelty, it has become the feature that changes the character of long-distance travel. Hands-free highway driving under full supervision turns interstate stretches into manageable, even relaxing, portions of a trip. Other Equinox EV owners echo that sentiment, crediting the system with reducing fatigue and making multi-state drives more approachable.
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Range and charging performance form the second half of that transformation. With an EPA-rated range exceeding 300 miles in certain trims and DC fast-charging capability that restores significant range in less than 20 minutes, the Equinox EV reduces the kind of uncertainty that once defined electric travel.
Is Range Anxiety Real?
Sterling’s comment about his “range anxiety” being eliminated is supported by reports from other owners who note consistent charging speeds and effective battery preconditioning before arriving at high-output stations.
Design has also played a role in the car’s reception. Sterling’s Sterling Gray body with a Summit White roof drew positive feedback for balancing modern proportions with restrained detailing.
Compared to the Bolt EUV’s upright hatchback stance, the Equinox EV presents a broader, more planted silhouette. Owners describe it as contemporary without excess, a difficult balance in a market where crossover styling often leans toward safe anonymity or overstatement.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Sale Figures
- Offers 315+ mile range, strong practicality, and appealing value for everyday drivers.
- GM’s best-selling EV in its first year; 28,874 units sold in the U.S. in 2024, accounting for 41% of GM EV sales in Q4.
- Starting prices near $33,600, 319-mile EPA range, spacious cabin (57.2 cu ft cargo), one-pedal driving, Super Cruise, 11.5 kW onboard charging, and fast DC charging up to 150 kW.
Perhaps most telling is the absence of trouble. While early production runs of any new model can bring minor defects,
Sterling has yet to encounter any of the leaking drains or software issues that a few others have reported with their Equinox EV.
Whether this is the result of improved assembly quality or a measure of good fortune, the effect is the same: confidence. That reliability, coupled with a supportive dealer network, is what turns a promising vehicle into a dependable one.
Sterling’s progression from hybrid to plug-in hybrid to full battery electric mirrors the broader market’s path over the past decade.
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Noah Washington is an automotive journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys covering the latest news in the automotive industry and conducting reviews on the latest cars. He has been in the automotive industry since 15 years old and has been featured in prominent automotive news sites. You can reach him on X and LinkedIn for tips and to follow his automotive coverage.
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