For many years entities throughout the industry, including us here at Jim Glover Chevrolet, have referred to “the electric future.” Well, it’s the electric present now, as there are tons of fully electric vehicles all across the automotive marketplace, including several from the Chevy brand itself. For example, in 2024 the brand introduced the Equinox EV alongside a couple other brand-new BEVs. Now that the 2026 model year is upon us, it’s time to give you a preview of this model’s newest iteration. With that in mind, we’re going to dive into details on things like the range, available trim levels and release date window of the 2026 Chevy Equinox EV.
Electric Driving Range & Performance
Since its inception a couple of years ago, the Equinox EV has established itself as one of the most affordable and budget-friendly electric vehicles on the market. But it’s also very capable, delivering impressive performance and a competitive electric driving range. Available with either a single-motor front-wheel drive powertrain, or an even more capable dual-motor all-wheel drive system, you’re sure to enjoy each experience behind the wheel of your Equinox. Here are some of the technical specifications regarding the 2026 Chevy Equinox EV:
- 319 miles of range with FWD
- 307 miles of range with AWD
- 220 horsepower, 243 pound-feet of torque with FWD
- 300 hp, 355 lb-ft. With AWD
- 36 miles of range per hour of Level 2 charging
- 150 kW DC Public Fast Charge capabilities
- 77 miles of range per 10 minutes of Level 3 charging
Available Trim Levels & Packages
You’ll have three different trim levels available for you to choose from when shopping for your 2026 Chevy Equinox EV. Your options start off with the LT 1, then the LT 2 and finally the RS. The following showcases some of the highlights of what comes with each trim level:
- LT 1
- 20+ standard safety, driver assistance technologies; including Chevy Safety Assist
- 17.7” infotainment system
- LT 2
- Brightly colored roof rails
- More advanced safety features; including HD Surround Vision
- Wireless phone charging pad
- RS
- Google built-in compatibility
- Black emblems, mirrors
- 21” black wheels
One more thing to mention is that both the LT 2 and RS trim levels can have the Convenience Package II added to them, which will introduce even more value through additional tech and features to their offerings. Here is a list of what the package adds to each trim:
- LT 2
- 21” aluminum wheels
- Head-Up Display
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated front, rear outboard seating
- Heated windshield wiper dock
- Ventilated front seating
- Dual-zone climate control
- AutoSense hands-free power liftgate
- RS
- All of the Above
- Black bowtie, emblems
- Unique grille design
- Two-tone black roof
Release Date Window
An exact release date hasn’t been revealed yet, but production for the 2026 Chevy Equinox EV began on August 4, 2025, after getting pushed back a couple of times. Now that production is fully underway, we expect the Equinox EV to arrive sometime in Q4 2025. You can already place orders on the Chevrolet website, so if you’d like to start the process of ordering a model that matches your wants and needs, feel free to get in touch with us even if there aren’t any available in our inventory.
Find Your 2026 Equinox EV at Jim Glover Chevrolet
Whether you want to order one to your exact specifications or would prefer to wait and find a pre-built model that arrives in our inventory, you can find your 2026 Chevy Equinox EV right here at Jim Glover Chevrolet. Feel free to give us a call with any questions that you might have, we look forward to hearing from you!