The 2025 Chevy Equinox EV marks the second model year for the GM Bowtie brand’s most affordable EV (for now). In addition to an overhauled trim level lineup, one of the big improvements to the 2025 Equinox EV compared to the 2024 model is the starting price, which has dropped to $34,995 before any tax credits. Meanwhile, the RS model begins at $44,795.
But how expensive can the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV be when fully loaded? To find out, we went into the configurator and added as many options as we could.
| RPO/Color Code | MSRP | |
|---|---|---|
| Equinox EV RS AWD | $48,095 | |
| Iridescent Pearl Tricoat paint | G1W | $995 |
| Black painted roof | 41T | $495 |
| Active Safety Package 3 | AS3 | $3,355 |
| Convenience Package II | 6K5 | $3,095 |
| Dual-pane power sunroof | CAJ | $1,500 |
| Lifestyle Package,LPO | PCM | $1,350 |
| 19.2 kW capable onboard charging module | K20 | $1,295 |
| Trailer hitch | SDE | $995 |
| Illumination Package,LPO | PCN | $995 |
| Mobile Service Plus | R9V | $599 |
| Illuminated Black Bowtie emblem,LPO | R88 | $450 |
| Cargo Convenience Package,LPO | PCW | $395 |
| All-Weather Liner Package,LPO | PCU | $350 |
| Black lug nuts,LPO | SPY | $350 |
| 3 years of SiriusXM | R6P | $299 |
| Custom-molded splash guards,LPO | VQK | $295 |
| Interior Storage Package,LPO | PCV | $295 |
| Black wheel locks,LPO | SPZ | $130 |
| Total | $65,333 |
It starts with the aforementioned RS trim and all-wheel drive. From there, we added factory options like the Active Safety Package 3 (RPO AS3), the Convenience Package II (6K5), and a dual-pane sunroof (CAJ). The priciest color scheme is Iridescent Pearl Tricoat paint (G1W) with a black painted roof (41T). We also made sure to add the 19.2 kW capable onboard charging module (K20).
We also stacked up the dealer-installed LPO options. A few on the long list include the Lifestyle Package (LPO PCM), Illumination Package (LPO PCN), an Illuminated Black Bowtie emblem (LPO PCN), the Cargo Convenience Package (LPO PCW), and the All-Weather Liner Package (PCU).
In total, it all brings the price to $65,333. Again, that’s before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Notably, some of these LPO options are a little pricey and add over $4,000 to the price tag. Before adding any extra options, the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV RS is already a well-equipped electric crossover at under $50k.
The 2025 Equinox EV’s torque and horsepower ratings 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. GM batteries and drive motors provide motivation.
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
Well, a lot of those add-ons are nonsense, but $55K is realistic and insane. And those tax credits will go bye-bye under Trump. So, this is what GM is trying to herd buyers into by putting forth the half-arsed ’25 ICE Equinox and Terrain? No thanks, to any of them.
I can’t imagine anyone (or that many people) are loading them up with everything and saying that is what they want.
But this can be pricey. And if/when the EV credit goes away under Trump, it is going to be hard to move these.
GM has to find a way to get the prices down, streamline production. At the same time, labor is one of the most expensive things for a company, and with increases to the UAW that just happened (or will be hitting the bottom line soon), I don’t know what their plan is.
That’s an expensive little Karenmobile.
A large for a trailer hitch
An AWD base LT is all anyone needs, imo.
Even at $55,000 it is an insanely high price.
GM needs to figure out how to keep making batteries cheaper which will obviously drop vehicle pricing, start cylindrical battery production and replace the pouch ones as soon as possible, and boost the DC Fast charging speeds. Gotta bring them up from 150kW to at least 250kW
And in my opinion, offer Frunks. It is insane the they do not!!!
Mary Buick Envision Made in China-Barra’s pricing policies is to eliminate all Cheverolet budget models. Chevrolets are no longer priced as budget models and their interiors don’t match their non-budget high price. This overpriced vehicle will require lots of incentives to sell, a $10,000 rebate would be a good start.
I can get a fully loaded LT AWD ICE for a hair over 35K with EVO seats, pano roof and all the advanced safety items or a fully kitted Active for 38.5K!
I just bought essentially this same spec Equinox EV (pearl tricoat, AWD, RS with several dealer-installed LPO options). We cross-shopped the Blazer EV and Lyriq. I honestly planned to buy a Lyriq, but I liked the Equinox EV size better. So far, I’m really happy with it. It drives nicely, is comfortable and quiet, and has tons of power.
I definitely miss CarPlay (PLEASE make this an OTA purchase option!) and I don’t like the the black wheels. I wish they offered accessory ones or the option to choose polished aluminum for the RS.
Other than that, great job with the Equinox EV, GM. I’ve seen several others on the road already, and I really like mine!
I was going to do the same, but ordered an Optiq instead. Virtually the same price, but waaaayyyy nicer interior, you can get the smaller wheels with upgraded trims, and everything is just so well thought out, unlike the Chevy, which (in addition to the baby blue or red accents forced on everyone) seems cobbled together, has a clunky UI, and is missing features (that are in the owners manual) all over the place (though the 2025 finally has some initially announced things finally available).
I am waiting for my two GM dealers to conform if they will service the Cadillac Optiq before ordering one for my wife’s 75th birthday. She prefers luxury and quietness over performance.
I have a reservation for Chevy Blazer EV SS but the longer I have to wait the more I’m looking at the Optiq. I’m getting older and don’t feel the need for speed.
Well, 300 HP and 354 lb/ft of torque is not going to be a slow car. My other EV has about 100 less of each and zips to 80 mph while merging on the highway before you can even look down at how fast you’re going. I can’t wait to drive the Optiq.
Those are two different size vehicles. If you haven’t compared the Blazer EV and Equinox EV by driving both a few times, and prefer the size of the Equinox EV, then you probably won’t be happy with the Optiq. I had a Blazer EV reserved then got my reservation money back and waited for the Prologue after GM announced killing CarPlay, but after each arrived on dealer lots, I could tell just sitting in them that they are just too big for what I want (plus the Equinox EV actually has more storage space, and the AWD drives great). Anyway, after 2 dealers couldn’t get all the options I wanted ordered, I cancelled the Equinox EV orders and ordered an Optiq. Soooo glad I did as I really don’t like the Equinox EV interior and the increased power of the Optiq is going to make for one hell of a ride. Mine should have already been made and just waiting on an order status change to indicate shipping now.
If you want a Blazer EV size high performance car, and are considering an Optiq, go drive a Lyriq AWD. You’re either really going to want the Lyriq (despite the fairly ridiculous high price, they’re trying really hard to get rid of them to boost end of year sales and there are lots of markdown and discounts available), or you’re going to have a really good idea of what the Optiq is going to be like on the inside and happy with a smaller, more efficient vehicle (I think the Lyriq only gets around 3.0 miles/kWh around town and the Equinox EV’s have been getting over 4.0 miles/kWh).