2026 · Electric compact SUV

Chevrolet Equinox EV: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured

GM’s Ultium compact: 319 EPA miles from $34,995, or a 300-hp eAWD.

Figures are for the Equinox EV LT 1 FWD (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 24, 2026.

Open the Equinox EV in the 3D lab

Where it stands among compact SUVs

#9 of 17Large suitcases, packed: 4
#7 of 17Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in: +3.3 in
#1 of 10Cabin sound at 70 mph: 65 dBA
#2 of 17Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $857/yr
#6 of 17Starting price, this trim: $36,795

Ranked against the default trim of every compact SUV in the catalog that has the figure.

At a glance

Starting price, this trim	$36,795PublishedChevrolet
Powertrain	Permanent-magnet front motor (GM Ultium drive unit) · Front-wheel drive, single motor
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	7.4 sTestedMotorTrend
EPA efficiency	108 MPGePublishedEPA
EPA range	319 mi (513 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row	26.4 cu ft (748 L)PublishedGM
Large suitcases, packed	4Simulated from GM
Seats	5PublishedGM
Crash ratings	NHTSA 5★ overall

Acceleration

Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.

Power	220 hp (164 kW)PublishedGM
Torque	243 lb-ft (329 Nm)PublishedGM
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	7.4 sTestedMotorTrend
0–60 mph, our simulation	7.5 sSimulated from MotorTrend
Passing, 50–70 mph	4.7 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile	15.9 sTestedMotorTrend

Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.

Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	367 ft (111.7 m)Simulated from Car and Driver
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	281 ft (85.6 m)Simulated from Car and Driver
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction	170 ft (51.8 m)Simulated from Car and Driver

Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.

NHTSA rollover rating	5★ · 9.7% riskTestedNHTSA
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll	13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs from NHTSA
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)	1.37Simulated, estimated inputs from NHTSA

Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.

EPA efficiency	108 MPGePublishedEPA
EPA range	319 mi (513 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year	$857/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation	28 kWh/100 mi (17.5 kWh/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs from Car and Driver
Drag coefficient	0.24DerivedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.

Cornering grip, our simulation	0.81 gSimulated from Car and Driver
Pulling away on packed snow	0.13 gSimulated from Car and Driver
Turning circle	38.1 ft (11.6 m)PublishedMotorTrend
Ground clearance	6.4 in (16 cm)PublishedGM
Tires	Michelin Primacy All Season 245/55R19 103H all-season · 245/55R19PublishedGM

Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?

Seats	5PublishedGM
Large suitcases, packed	4Simulated from GM
Carry-ons in the space left	0Simulated from GM
Cargo behind the second row	26.4 cu ft (748 L)PublishedGM
Cargo, seats folded	57.2 cu ft (1,620 L)PublishedGM
Towing	1,500 lb (680 kg)PublishedGM
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver	+0.3 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs from GM
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver	+2.6 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs from GM
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver	+5.6 in (14 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs from GM
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger	+2.0 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs from GM
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in	+3.3 in (8 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs from GM
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in	−0.6 in head · −1.0 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs from GM
Front head room, published	39.1 in (99 cm)PublishedGM
Rear head room, published	38.5 in (98 cm)PublishedGM
Rear leg room, published	38.0 in (97 cm)PublishedGM

Watch it in Live In It

Cabin noise

How loud is it inside at 70 mph, and what exactly are you hearing?

Cabin sound at 70 mph	65 dBAEstimateCar and Driver

Watch it in The Quiet Test

Visibility

Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?

Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver	25 ft (7.6 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead	42%Simulated

Watch it in Can You See Me?

Crash safety

Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.

NHTSA overall	5★TestedNHTSA
Curb weight	4,776 lb (2,166 kg)TestedMotorTrend

Watch it in The Impact

Equinox EV compared

Trims in the catalog

Equinox EV LT 1 FWD · from $36,795 · figures on this page
Equinox EV LT 2 eAWD · from $46,895

Other compact SUVs

Sources

Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.