GM has announced that the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV will offer more horsepower and torque compared to the 2024 model year for both the front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations.
The table below shows the previous power output figures for the 2024 Equinox EV and the revised horsepower and torque for the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV per The General’s latest information:
| Previous Power (hp) | Revised Power (hp) | Previous Torque (lb-ft) | Revised Torque (lb-ft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox EV FWD | 213 | 220 | 236 | 243 |
| Equinox EV AWD | 288 | 300 | 333 | 348 |
Notably, the FWD configuration of the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV will now offer 220 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque, an increase of 7 horses and 8 pound-feet from previous levels. For the AWD variant of the all-electric crossover, the 2025 model year is upgraded to 300 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque, 12 more horses and 15 additional pound-feet.
These new ratings are closer to the earlier output ratings of the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV before The General revised those figures downward. However, the 2025 Equinox EV outperforms the horsepower offered by the 2024 model even before the revision reduced the ratings.
Pricing for the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV, as previously detailed by GM Authority, starts at $34,995 for the entry-level LT trim and rises to a base MSRP of $51,190 for the RS trim level. This pricing includes a destination freight charge of $1,395. The crossover is eligible for the full $7,500 Clean Vehicle Federal Tax Credit.
Among other updates and changes introduced with the new model year, the 2025 Equinox EV drops the Red Hot (color code G7C) exterior paint color from the lineup. Habanero Orange (color code GAG) serves as an indirect replacement. The vehicle also won’t get the North American Charging Standard or NACS connector, which is expected to arrive during the 2025 calendar year. Until then, it will continue to be equipped as standard with the Combined Charging System Combo 1 (CCS1) and the five-pin SAE J1772 charger connectors.
The GM BEV3 platform underpins the Equinox EV, while GM Ultium batteries and GM Ultium Drive motors motivate the crossover. According to current GM production scheduling, the first 2025 Chevy Equinox EV units will roll off the assembly line on Monday, August 26th, 2024 at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.
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When it gets more android/Iphone Auto then I’m interested, otherwise…meh
It runs Android Automotive. It will run and look better that Android Auto. Apple CarPlay user will have gaps since you wouldn’t have Apple Music or built in Siri
It won’t necessarily have all the third party apps Android Auto has.
Over air update for 2024 owners? What about blazer ev does it get power up too?
Cadillac optiq same rating too, kinda sucks leave blazer out haha
I wonder why they haven’t witched to newtons… maybe makes more sense than putting newtons on those ICE Cadillacs. Marketing sense I mean.
Finally sat in one, but didn’t have time for a test drive. Comfort is good, but the high option seats not that visually appealing–may not be worth it. Visibility merely okay. Does appear to be a lot of possible screen glare, as someone else here mentioned. Also, I really don’t like the door handles. I think I may need to take another look at Hyundai and Kia.
The odd thing was the overhead camera view seemed to be a disappointment compared to what I remember seeing 5 years ago on a Chevy Bolt. Can someone familiar with the two comment? Seems odd it would be going backward.
You pretty much hit the nail on the head perfectly. I have owned a 2019 LT, 2022 LT, a 2023 2LT Bolt and now an Equinox EV 2 LT for a month. On a sunny day the window glare coming from that radiator style ribbing on the driver side dash is bad. I wish that my Equinox EV had the Bolt style door handles. Those stupid antique refrigerator style handles aren’t very ergonomically friendly. As for the camera, I’m old school and like using mirrors to back up, but yes, it reminds you of the Bolts cameras with the exception of the audible warnings. Holy cow you wouldn’t believe the beeps, horns, and bells alarms when you are close to an object. Plus the seat starts vibrating enough to damage your butt. I turned the seat vibrator off as soon as I finished parking as I didn’t want the Equinox to get physical.
However, even though not as nimble as a Bolt the Equinox has its own virtue such as quietness, really good range, and comfortable driving. You sure could tell that you are driving a heavier vehicle.
Updated Range ?
Like the HP/Torque numbers, probably not significantly different, if at all.
$16K more for the RS “Trim Level” !
How much of that is pure profit ?
You would need to compare the features on each, which is a bit tough now since they don’t have the 2025 information on their website yet (but they do for the ICE Equinox).
But the bigger question is how many of the upgraded features do YOU actually want. For the ones you don’t want there’s some extra cost for GM to include it, but you pay full boat. So it’s not “pure profit,” but that doesn’t really matter since you’re paying full boat.
For me the issue on upgraded models is more how many features do I actively not want on a car. Unfortunately on EVs that’s a long list.
Finally test drove a 2LT FWD on Monday. I like it. Compared to my Bolt EUV, it seems noticeably not as fast/less fun or powerful. Assuming the AWD would feel more in line what I would want in an EV. FWD is doable, but for the money, I’m thinking AWD. My wife was frustrated while attempting to adjust the manual passenger seat, but as the sales rep noted, that is something you only do once. Feels good inside, ride is smooth, and feels solid. The tech will take a minute to get used to. The stereo is a total letdown. Fine for the lower models, but not offering something more premium for the upper tier models is disappointing. I would have purchased already with a Bose or other premium option. I would look into aftermarket upgrades if I choose to purchase. Ideally, on paper the Optiq looks better buy without the Equinox EV concessions. The current Equinox EV offers are really good. Considering the horsepower upgrades coming in 2025 and with those models coming off production line in August, they may stay aggressive with pricing on the 2024s to move the current inventory. Purchase of a 2024 will need to be a really good deal for me to feel good about purchasing.
When it comes to the passenger seat, manual is probably better because it can be much faster if you’re making a major change. For the driver’s seat electric with memory is best if you have two drivers with vastly different settings, or even different heights, where you would want to adjust the seat height too..
Are there any gm engineers reading this forum that could please explain how gm “revised” the numbers and the 2025 Equinox EV’s gained the 7 extra HP over the 2024 models? In English please? Was it a physical mechanical change, electronic remapping, or is the same and always was there on the 2024? I asked the same question on the Equinox Forum page and received two different explanations.