2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV
SUV · 2024–2027
Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
2027 Equinox EV trims
| LT | RS | |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless phone charging | Optional | Standard |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional |
| Heated front seats | Optional | Standard |
| Ventilated front seats | Optional | Optional |
| Heated rear seats | Optional | Optional |
| Heated steering wheel | Optional | Standard |
| Remote start | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | Optional | Optional |
| Panoramic roof | Optional | Optional |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | Optional | Standard |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard |
| Lane centering | Optional | Optional |
Availability: LT: Equipment group available on 1MB48.; RS: Equipment group available on 1MM48.
Features from Chevrolet's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | AWD, FWD | 96–108 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 3 | 11 | Forward collision avoidance (10) | — |
| 2025 | Electric | AWD, FWD | 96–109 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 6 | 163 | Visibility/wiper (80) | — |
| 2024 | Electric | AWD, FWD | 96–108 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 1 | 107 | Visibility/wiper (58) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV SUV BEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 11 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV SUV BEV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 11 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 6 | 163 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 6 | 163 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 107 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 107 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) | Auto (A1) | 103 |
| 2026 | Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger) | Auto (A1) | 96 |
| 2026 | Equinox EV FWD | Auto (A1) | 108 |
| 2025 | Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) | Auto (A1) | 103 |
| 2025 | Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger) | Auto (A1) | 96 |
| 2025 | Equinox EV FWD | Auto (A1) | 109 |
| 2024 | Equinox EV AWD | Auto (A1) | 96 |
| 2024 | Equinox EV FWD | Auto (A1) | 108 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.