The Chevrolet Equinox EV is bringing long-range electric driving within reach of more buyers, both in the U.S. while starting at $35,000 but especially in Canada, with some dealer listings falling below 40,000 Canadian dollars ($29,000) after rebates.
Here's what to know
In a YouTube review, content creator Simply Gregster highlighted the electric SUV's affordability and a front-wheel-drive version offering up to 319 miles (513 kilometers) of range.
Simply Gregster reported nearly 8,000 Equinox EV purchases under Canada's federal EV rebate program through September. By comparison, roughly 4,300 Tesla Model Y purchases were made under the same program.
Some Equinox EV listings reached 37,000-39,000 Canadian dollars ($26,000-29,000) after rebates, according to the reviewer. Against the LT1 trim's 46,299-dollar ($33,106) starting price, buyers could apply a 5,000-dollar ($3,600) federal rebate, Quebec's 2,000-dollar ($1,400) provincial rebate, and other rebates.
As Simply Gregster noted, the Quebec incentive runs through the end of 2026.
The review vehicle was a front-wheel-drive LT2 with an 85-kilowatt-hour battery and 220 horsepower. However, choosing the available all-wheel-drive version meant getting 300 horsepower and approximately 307 miles (494 kilometers) of range.
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"It's everything you want from electric vehicle. Very large range, good looks, good ride quality, good comfort. And just overall, this is an honest EV and it's a good value EV, and that's what really we need in the EV space. Just good value, long range, good charging, and good value for money. And that's what you get with the Equinox EV," Gregster said.
More background
During testing in temperatures between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit (0 and 7 degrees Celsius), the reviewer reported consumption of approximately 29-32 kilowatt-hours per 100 miles or 18-20 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers. The Equinox EV also includes a heat pump to improve winter efficiency, a practical feature for Canadian drivers considering making their next car an EV.
Practical touches in the relatively affordable LT2 extended from underfloor cargo storage to rear-seat USB-C ports and generous rear legroom, accommodating both luggage and passengers. Elsewhere in the tested cabin, cloth seats accompanied physical controls for the climate settings, mirrors, and windows.
The reviewer said the infotainment system included Google Maps route planning and manual battery preconditioning for fast charging. However, the tested vehicle lacked Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
No rattles were reported in the test vehicle. With nearly 7,500 miles of prior use, the reviewer could assess the vehicle after real use.
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Chevrolet Canada's inventory on chevrolet.ca was the reviewer's starting point for locating those prices, but it showed prices for new cars rather than used ones.
Charging an EV at home often costs half as much as using public chargers, but basic Level 1 charging tends to be slow. Qmerit provides free, instant installation estimates for faster Level 2 home charger installations. The review listed approximately nine hours for a full Equinox EV charge at home using 11.5-kilowatt charging.
For road trips, the reviewer cited a peak DC charging rate of 150 kilowatts, with a charge from 10% to 80% taking approximately 35-40 minutes.
Highway comfort and cabin quietness drew praise from the reviewer. However, charging speed was the reviewer's main target for improvement.
One commenter who purchased a 2026 Equinox EV 2LT AWD described the switch.
"Upgrading from our Chevrolet Cruze has given us massive fuel savings along with a far superior ride, more interior space, and better utility."
Where can I learn more?
Shopping for an EV like the Equinox means weighing price and range alongside everyday practicality. These stories cover Chevrolet range testing and ownership savings, Canadian EV shopping, and design trade-offs.
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