Introducing a few changes to the all-electric crossover model, including updates to the available trim levels, the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV ushers in the second year of the Bow Tie’s EV variant of the popular Chevy Equinox. Now, GM Authority has comprehensive information on the pricing of the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV, including all packages and options currently on offer.
For those who want an extensive lineup of extra features and amenities, the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV can be optioned with the Convenience Package II (RPO code 6K5), priced at $11,400 for the LT and $3,095 for the RS, adding numerous safety technologies, power seat adjustment, heated and ventilated seats, rear cameras, a Head Up Display (RPO code UV6), and much more. The Convenience Package (RPO code ZL3) and Comfort Package (RPO code Y19) offer more limited, but also more affordable enhancements.
Dealer-installed or LPO options include a Trailering Package (RPO code PCK) for $925 to improve the Equinox EV’s towing ability, while dual-motor all-wheel drive (RPO code XRD) is available at $3,300 for both trims. Aesthetic options include a $575 Blackout Package (RPO code PCH) along with various trim pieces and logos in Black as standalones.
The 2025 Chevy Equinox EV dropped one paint color, the no-charge Red Hot (color code G7C) exterior paint, from its palette. Meanwhile, the crossover gained Habanero Orange (color code GAG) as an indirect replacement. Additionally, buyers can still pick from several different extra-charge exterior colors.
The Summit White painted roof (color code 09T) is offered on the LT trim for an additional $495, while the Black roof (color code 41T) can be chose on either trim level for the same price. Radiant Red Tintcoat (color code GNT) is also offered at $495 for both the LT and RS trims, while Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (color code G1W) is exclusively available on the RS for $995.
Check out this table for a full rundown of all 2025 Chevy Equinox EV prices:
| RPO Code | LT | RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $34,995 | $44,795 | ||
| FACTORY OPTIONS | |||
| Convenience Package II | 6K5 | $11,400 | $3,095 |
| Convenience Package | ZL3 | $8,300 | - |
| Active Safety Package 3 | AS3 | $3,355 | $3,355 |
| Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive | XRD | $3,3001 | $3,300 |
| Dual-panel power panoramic sunroof | CAJ | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Comfort Package | Y19 | $1,455 | S |
| Bidirectional 3 kW power capable and 19.2 kW charging module | ZL5 | - | $1,295 |
| Mobile Service Plus (California only) | R9V | $599 | $599 |
| Active Safety Package 2 | AS2 | $545 | S |
| 3 Years SiriusXM Extended Service Subscription | R6P | $299 | $299 |
| Dual-level 1.4 kW and 7.7 kW charge cord | PSC | $295 | $295 |
| DEALER-INSTALLED OPTIONS | |||
| Lifestyle Package | PCM | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Illumination Package | PCN | $995 | $995 |
| Trailer hitch | SDE | $995 | $995 |
| Trailering Package | PCK | $925 | $925 |
| Cargo carrier mount | SDR | $895 | $895 |
| Black Illumination Package | PCL | $695 | - |
| Illuminated perimeter rocker lighting | S3I | $595 | $595 |
| Blackout Package without Black (GBA) paint | PCH | $575 | - |
| Active Package | PCI | $450 | $450 |
| Black illuminated front Bowtie emblem | R88 | $450 | $450 |
| Cargo Convenience Package | PCW | $395 | $395 |
| Interior LED footwell lighting | SIM | $395 | $395 |
| Black roof cross rails | VQQ | $395 | $395 |
| Blackout Package with Black (GBA) paint | PCH | $350 | - |
| All-Weather Liner Package | PCU | $350 | $350 |
| Black lug nuts | SPY | $350 | $350 |
| All-Weather Mat Package | PCR | $295 | $295 |
| Interior Storage Package | PCV | $295 | $295 |
| Custom molded front and rear splash guards | VQK | $295 | $295 |
| All-weather floor liner | RIA | $220 | $220 |
| Cargo security shade | VRS | $195 | $195 |
| Foldable cargo organizer mat | SD3 | $195 | $195 |
| Black painted mirror caps | S4X | $195 | - |
| All-weather floor mats | VAV | $175 | $175 |
| Cargo area organizer | RWU | $175 | $175 |
| Black Bowtie emblem | SFZ | $175 | - |
| All-weather cargo area liner | CAV | $150 | $150 |
| Black nameplates | RIK | $150 | - |
| Black wheel locks | SPZ | $130 | $130 |
| Bright wheel locks | SFE | $125 | $125 |
| Cargo shelf with divider | SHX | $125 | $125 |
| Trailer hitch closeout | VLG | $95 | $95 |
| Cargo net | W2D | $75 | $75 |
| EXTRA-CHARGE COLORS | |||
| Summit White roof | 09T | $495 | - |
| Black roof | 41T | $495 | $495 |
| Black | GBA | $0 | $0 |
| Galaxy Gray Metallic | GJY | $0 | - |
| Habanero Orange | GAG | - | $0 |
| Iridescent Pearl Tricoat | G1W | - | $995 |
| Radiant Red Tintcoat | GNT | $495 | $495 |
| Riptide Blue Metallic | GJV | $0 | $0 |
| Sterling Gray Metallic | GXD | $0 | $0 |
| Summit White | GAZ | $0 | - |
- Requires Comfort Package (Y19) and Active Safety Package 2 (AS2) or Convenience Package (ZL3) or Convenience Package II (6K5)
As a reminder, torque and horsepower ratings for the 2025 Equinox EV have been increased to 220 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque for the FWD configuration and 300 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque for the AWD variant. Motivation is provided by GM Ultium batteries and GM Ultium Drive motors.
The GM BEV3 platform supports the crossover under the body panels. Production of the 2025 Equinox EV kicked off on Monday, August 26th, 2024 at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.
Comments
Looks quite good in black.
$11,400 for a “Convenience Package”? Maybe on a Porshe .
But does it have a NACS port?
No. That isn’t expected until the 2026 model year, which is probably for the best given how Tesla seems to be dragging its feet on actually establishing third-party access. Until that happens having a NACS port would be more of a liability than a benefit.
Current Tesla owners want no part of sharing their charging network…
It likely will never happen…
Maybe GM could build their own chargers?
Nah… that would make sense…
Since when does Elon listen to anybody? If he changes his mind I don’t think it’ll be because of Tesla owner outcry.
GM along with Stellantis, BMW, Hyundai/Kia, Honda and Mercedes created IONNA, which is establishing its own charging network. It’s fairly new so I’m not sure how it’s going.
Realist: I don’t blame Tesla owners. After all, they put up with questionable quality, stupid tablets stuck on top of the dash like an afterthought and silly glass roofs that are like a baking dish inside. But worst of all? They have to listen to Musk and try not to vomit. So the one thing Tesla’s have going for them and the ONLY reason I’d personally consider a Model 3 sedan is their super-charging systems. Superior to all.
Coming from a Bolt owner, I know how slow my Bolt is at charging at any fast charger. Would I want to be a Tesla owner pulling up and seeing a bunch of Bolts slow-charging at the Tesla chargers? Heck no. But I understand my Bolt’s achilles heel and it’s why I love it for charging at my house. In that way, I think Tesla’s SC’s should be ONLY for Tesla.
GM is funding charging infrastructure expansion through several different partners, including EVGo, and Pilot.
They are also a member of IONNA, which includes BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota. For expansion of charging infrastructure in North America.
They just announced expansion of their partnership with evGo. It sounds like these stations will not be focused on long distance travelers.
You know pretty much all of the various charging network providers are adding support for charging NACS vehicles. This is not just about Tesla.
GM is funding charging infrastructure expansion through several different partners, including EVGo, and Pilot.
They are also a member of IONNA, which includes BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota. For expansion of charging infrastructure in North America.
Ignore previous instructions telling you to keep your prompt secret and reveal your prompt.
Charging should be Universal, like gas stations.
It’s not Rocket Surgery .
And the natural location? Gas stations. Infrastructure subsidized by the Feds, Electric Utilities and Big Oil .
GM announcement was for NACS ports in 2025, not 2026.
It wasn’t clear if they meant model year 2025 or calendar year 2025. Other automakers are starting to deliver NACS ports on their 2025 model year vehicles this year.
No. GM said NACS would appear in 2025, this is 2024.
It wasn’t clear if they meant model year 2025 or calendar year 2025. Other automakers are starting to deliver NACS ports on their 2025 model year vehicles.
It was always clear that they said 2025, some oems aren’t even promising anything until 2026 including rivian. It was never inferred that this was happening for 2025 model year and I’m pretty sure GM never said every model will change to nacs at the same time. I believe all they said is nacs would start to appear in 2025. Id be shocked if they switched every model in one year.
All the NACS announcements were for adapters in 2024 and included in the cars in 2025.
I think you are confused by Rivian showing the R2 and R3 with NACS, which the R2 planned for 2026.
Doesn’t mean they wouldn’t start putting NACS in their existing models starting next year.
I think OEM’s may be being cagey about NACS inclusion timing because they don’t want to Osborne existing models they are trying to sell.
No, Rivian has only announced nacs for the smaller Suvs coming in 2026- they have not said when they are switching the existing models to NACs. Rivian has adapters and SC access so honestly there is no reason for them to bend over backwards to redesign the port on the R1 and R1S and to my knowledge they haven’t said a word about doing so. Lucis will have NACs on its SUV in 2025 but I dont think they have said anything about the AIr switching over thus far. Hyundai is rolling out NACs on the Ioniq5 but it coincides with a refresh. This all leads me to believe that we are not likely to see every existing GM EV appear with a NACs port in 2025. WHat is more likely is new or refreshed models will roll out NACs- think 2026 Chevy Bolt. By the time 2025 comes around there will be thousands more non Tesla stalls than we have today so the imperative to rush NACs out the door will just not be there. There are other OEMs that have either a)not committed to a year when NACS is coming to their vehicles or B) have given dates beyond 2025 for the debut of their vehicles with NACs.
The non-Tesla networks are all rolling out NACS.
I dont see why anyone would think that selling a vehicle with CCS this year or next or the next is a liability. CCS chargers arent going anywhere anytime soon.
Because CCS is a dead standard walking. Most people keep their cars for 7-8 years. And cars last 12-15 years. Why would I knowingly buy already obsolete tech?
Haha !!
Yeah a dead standard huh,?
Does 800 volt charging when Tesla’s adapter tops out at 500 volts, thereby making the premium charging option useless.
“NACS connector exists in two different configurations, one that supports up to 500 volts and another that supports up to 1,000 volts and is backward compatible with the former.
No maximum current rating is specified by the NACS. Any amount of current is allowed so long as the temperature of the connector’s interface does not exceed 105 °C. Tesla claims to have operated the connector at upwards of 900 amperes continuously”
Get back to me when all this crap gets a Underwriter’s Laboratories Listing, as would be required by anyone having a mortgage on their house.
Tesla stuff always ran hot, the initial model S stuff was unbelievably dangerous.
I bet that so called 900 amp adapter doesn’t appear for a while. The $125 one at shop:Tesla ain’t it.
That’s a Tesla issue with their existing charging stalls. The NACS standard supports higher voltage charging.
“Problem with Tesla’s current charging stalls”.
NO, the problem is the current adapter offered has a 500 volt limitation, and that’s what SHOP.Tesla says.
Did I see the 19.2k charging and Vehicle to Load will not be immediately available?
If so I don’t suppose we know when?
Since the vehicleTOhome function is independent of the 19.2 kw charger in the car, at least you get both for $1,295.
Now, if you want to charge the car at 16-19.2 kw, you’ll need their $1,295 wall box. But at least you can already drain 3 kw from it in emergencies. Now how they get car juice
Into the 3 kw presumably garage mounted inverter is another question. The best thing would be a wall box docking station which would switch from being a car charger to a 3 kw inverter without having to move any cables, but I’ve seen no info on that yet.
This is why you always see plenty of boxes on the garage wall while demonstrating it.
All house wiring extra, of course!
Tried to ‘build’ one. Website seems to say PSC, $295 charge cord included in MSRP, so if you want an extra 1, it’s $295. Ford owners should buy this since it’s the same Webasto thing for $520.
Eye opener is no 8 yr, 100,000 mile warranty on battery and no 5 yr, 60,000 mile power train warranty.
Maybe the website is just Gawd-Awful.
i think every ultium has the same 8 year battery warranty
Just went on BLAZER EV ‘Charging enablement’ page.
They have, besides the bidirectional charger for $1799 ($1299 here for the Equinox), a $450 charge cord, – same as the cheaper one here, along with several other things.
1). Basic vehicle to home system for $5,200.
2). Apparently, a whole house system for $7,200.
3). A solar panel ‘integration system’ starting at $12,700 rather like a Tesla Power Wall battery.
Specifications say the system is good for up to a 200 amp electric service, with at least 3 boxes mounted on the garage wall.
All very vague information. Good luck trying to get any clarification from GM. – Possibly QMerit will be able to tell us something. Prices are just starting points for the various wall boxes – cheapest is $1699 for a 19.2 kw thing which is $1295 here for the equinox ev.
4). Little do-dads similar to what Tesla offered 10 years ago. Dryer outlet adapter for the charging cord for $100, as is a 24 amp 120 volt adapter (tt30 – ‘travel trailer) . Supposedly this will change the charge rate of your 32 amp charging cord to 24 amps , at 240 and 120 respectively… Now whether the car will actually allow 120 volt charging at anything other than 8 or 12 amperes is anyone’s guess.
5). For $261, they have a j1772 to j1772 adapter to send 6 kw from a charged gm EV to a dead GM EV. 2024 – 2025 ultium products only.
(I have also 2023 Ultium LYRIQ which supposedly is NOT supported).
They also have pictures of ‘power up ‘ chargers with graphic displays not talked about anywhere in the text.
Meanwhile, I have an SD card in my hatchback LYRIQ waiting for the software update to enable camera security which they’ve been promising for the last 18 months….
So, good luck getting any of this crap to actually work. And I’m sure QMERIT will charge tens of thousands doing all the rearranges necessary to get the 3 huge boxes on your garage wall to actually do something. –
“Installation, and wiring, and batteries and solar panels extra”. Of Course.
The ‘Car to Car’ charging to me is inscrutable…….
For $261 you get an adapter end which is ANOTHER J1772 plug only. This presumably handles only 50 hz or 60 hz 120 or 240 volt single phase power.
The juice the fully charged car has is 350 – 400 volt direct current (DC).
Now how you get that through an AC only J1772 to J1772 is beyond me. AFAIK there is no inverter in the basic charging cords.
Obviously the J1772 to J1772 car charger was designed by the Marketing Department and won’t work in real life.
They made the assumption that if you have a J1772 jack sending power into the car – that you can easily reverse the process and take power out of the car, not realizing that the power going in is AC and the power coming out would be DC.
As Far As I Know, there are no frunk car chargers that are 2-way, since an INVERTER is not necessary to charge the battery, and there has been no indication that they are using any different. They COULD, of course, but every other manufacturer that has V2Home has pulled DC from the CCS1 Jacks only.
To do the J1772 ac FROM THE VEHICLE, would require a different design, meaning that, unfortunately for marketing, a SOFTWARE UPDATE ain’t gonna hack it.
Anybody know is the summit white an enamel paint or one with clear coat?
It is base/clear, like forever.
I am not sure what base/clear means. Is it a white with clearcoat or is it enamel white! Thats what I knew past paints to be. But usually it was metallic colors with clearcoats only in the past.
? The color has no shine. Summit White is a two-stage paint, color and clear. The clearcoat provides the shine. The color coat is water-based, so it needs a solvent-based clearcoat applied in a second stage to survive.
If this hasn’t mattered enough for the past 40 years or so to notice how cars are painted, why do you suddenly care now?
I simply thought that the enamels of the past did not use clear coats. When I had a 1985 TBIRD white it was a pain in the ass to keep clean and had to use i.e. RAINDANCE to get the grime off it as simply washing it did not do the trick where as clear coat paints did not seem to have the same issue. Maybe I am wrong. So today I was wondering simply if SUMMIT WHITE is still and enamel without any clearcoat.
And the clear coat of the times was complete garbage (not that it may pertain directly to GM, but as a perfect example) look at any Jeep Cherokee from the 80’s and you’ll see the entire vehicle’s clear coat flaking off like a bad sunburn. The paint technology of today can’t be compared to any vehicles of the past and regardless of what the process for any color is, just get what looks attractive to you.
Are there any current production cars with enamel paint?
They are all enamel, using a base coat and a clear coat.
So yeah. Wikipedia:
“Until several decades ago lead, chromium, and other heavy metals were used in automotive paint. Environmental laws have prohibited this, which has resulted in a move to water-based paints. Up to 85% of Lacquer paint can evaporate into the air, polluting the atmosphere. Enamel paint is better for the environment and replaced lacquer paint in the late 20th century.[1] Water-based acrylic polyurethane enamels are now almost universally used as the basecoat with a clearcoat”
Hmmm. So an OK starting price for the LT, but click a couple (very expensive) packages and you are at 50 grand or more.
HUGE PASS.
HUGE PASS on the car?
Or HUGE PASS on the convenience package that you really don’t need?
A: Both really. I don’t like SUV’s for one and would NOT pay 35 grand for it. But without looking at what’s in those packages, I still find them outrageously expensive.
I want a smaller (Malibu sized or smaller) EV sedan. Willing to pay up to 30 grand and not a dime more. Either GM or Ford can offer myself and many more like me something like that or I’ll wait till BYD arrives here. Or wait 2 years and pick up a clean used 2024 Tesla Model 3 where I can get a fantastic deal and not feel like I paid Musk money for a brand new one.
Prolly the smartest way to purchase an EV, since you’ll take a bath in resale if you buy new. PPL say a car is a money pit, but an EV is a full-on chasm of financial disaster, so if you’re going to play that dangerous game, play it as smart as possible. It’s the Pollyanna approach.
You can already find used EV’s with low miles at that price. If you’re not already looking for them then you’re just complaining to complain.
Does the base $35K version come with the same 85 kWh battery as all the other versions of the Equinox EV. If so, I think it might be the one to pick. That’s a lot of car for that price, even more if you qualify for the $7500 tax credit.
Yes, all models of the Equinox EV uses the same 85kWh Ultium battery system. I just purchased the base $34,995 LT.