2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT 1 AWD
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- Photo: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, front left 4.26.25 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT in Summit White, front right, 2024-06-30 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Equinox EV 001 by JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, rear 4.26.25 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (United States) interior by Booredatwork.com, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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 Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $40,295 |
| MSRP with Destination | $42,095 |
| Destination Charge | $1,800 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Dual Motor AWD — Front: Permanent Magnet Bar-Wound; Rear: Induction |
| Horsepower | 300 hp |
| Torque | 355 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear |
| Final Drive | 11.59 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Electric |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson Strut w/ Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link w/ Stabilizer Bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 17.0" Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 17.0" Disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 21-in. Aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 21-in. Aluminum |
| Tires Front | 275/40R21 |
| Tires Rear | 275/40R21 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.55 in |
| Width | 76.94 in |
| Height | 64.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in |
| Front Track | 63.45 in |
| Rear Track | 63.69 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 17.8° |
| Departure Angle | 23.3° |
| Cargo Volume | 26.4 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.15 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.49 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.65 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.64 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.45 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.95 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk) |
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
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
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.