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2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT 1 AWD

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT 1 AWD is a 300-hp with a single-speed reduction gear and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,295 MSRP.

It makes 300 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque.

The Equinox EV measures 190.6 inches long on a 116.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainElectric
Price
MSRP$40,295
MSRP with Destination$42,095
Destination Charge$1,800
Engine
Engine TypeDual Motor AWD — Front: Permanent Magnet Bar-Wound; Rear: Induction
Horsepower300 hp
Torque355 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
TransmissionSingle-Speed Reduction Gear
Final Drive11.59
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelElectric
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson Strut w/ Stabilizer Bar
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link w/ Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer BarStandard
Rear Stabilizer BarStandard
Turning Diameter38.1 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc17.0" Disc
Rear Brake Disc17.0" Disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front21-in. Aluminum
Wheels Rear21-in. Aluminum
Tires Front275/40R21
Tires Rear275/40R21
Dimensions & Weight
Length190.55 in
Width76.94 in
Height64.8 in
Wheelbase116.3 in
Front Track63.45 in
Rear Track63.69 in
Ground Clearance6.4 in
Approach Angle17.8°
Departure Angle23.3°
Cargo Volume26.4 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front39.15 in
Headroom Rear38.49 in
Legroom Front41.65 in
Legroom Rear38 in
Shoulder Room Front58.64 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.45 in
Hip Room Front55.95 in
Hip Room Rear50.7 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV SUV BEV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV SUV BEV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet EQUINOX EV. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 26, 2026 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V114000

Dec 18, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Consequence: A vehicle that does not emit sufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530690. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 18, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V878000

Oct 16, 2025 · TIRES:TREAD/BELT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cadillac Optic and 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental all-season tires. One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.

Consequence: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252525030. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V704000

11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet EQUINOX EV BEV

Owner Complaints

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet EQUINOX EV BEV (2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Forward Collision Avoidance10
Service Brakes3
Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System1
Lane Departure1
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 31, 2026 · Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance
“On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS on the highway at about 65 mph. The weather conditions were clear and sunny. Without warning, the…”
Aug 16, 2026 · Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance
“I feel compelled to report this issue after 3rd incident and also after raising with the dealer service. I think this is a very very serious issue which should be investigated and dealt with promptly…”
Aug 16, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance
“Three times over the past month, this car has slammed the automatic emergency brakes, thinking there was an obstacle in the road. Each time, it has caused whiplash to everyone in the car, feeling like…”
Jul 17, 2026 · Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance 1 injury
“On numerous occasions, while driving either on highways or streets, vehicle would brake on its own or aggressive braking when this type of braking was unnecessary. I was hospitalized for whiplash in…”
Jun 8, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance 1 injury
“The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced phantom braking on two separate occasions. The contact stated that while slowly reversing out of the…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV BEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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