The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is a compact electric SUV built on GM's Ultium battery platform, offered in front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive across the LT 1, LT 2 and RS trims. This page lays out the numbers that actually drive a buying decision: how far it goes on a charge, how much power each drivetrain makes, how quickly it charges, and whether it fits your garage and your cargo. Every figure below was verified against current manufacturer and EPA data.

For Northwest Arkansas drivers, the practical questions are range through an Ozarks cold snap and overnight charging at home. We translate the raw specs into those real-world terms further down, and the deeper charging math lives on the companion Equinox EV range & charging guide. If you are cross-shopping the gas model, see the gas Equinox specs for a side-by-side.

Electric Motors

Motor Output and Drivetrain

The standard single-motor setup drives the front wheels; an available dual-motor Ultium system adds a rear motor for all-wheel drive and a meaningful jump in power and torque. Both use a single-speed direct-drive transmission and standard one-pedal driving with regenerative braking.

Drivetrain	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission
Single-motor FWD (standard)	220 hp	243 lb-ft	1-speed direct drive
Dual-motor eAWD (available)	300 hp	355 lb-ft	1-speed direct drive

All-wheel drive is a factory option on equipped trims. One-pedal driving is standard on every configuration.

Battery & Range

EPA Range, Efficiency and Battery

Both drivetrains draw from the same 85 kWh Ultium battery pack. Front-wheel drive returns more range; all-wheel drive trades some range for traction and power. Range also varies a little with wheel size, so a trim on 21-inch wheels lands at the lower end of its drivetrain's band.

Configuration	EPA range	Efficiency (combined)	Battery
FWD	Up to 319 miles	About 108 MPGe	85 kWh
eAWD	Up to 307 miles	About 103 MPGe	85 kWh

EPA-estimated. Actual range varies with temperature, terrain, load and driving style. A standard heat pump helps protect range in cold weather by reclaiming waste heat.

Charging

Charging at a Glance

A quick summary of the charging hardware is below. Charge-curve detail, home-charger sizing and road-trip planning live on the Equinox EV range & charging guide.

Method	Rate	What it adds
DC fast charging	Up to 150 kW	About 70 miles in 10 minutes
Level 2 home (standard)	11.5 kW	About 34 miles per hour; roughly 9.5 hours full
Level 2 home (available, RS)	19.2 kW	About 51 miles per hour

The 2026 Equinox EV uses a native CCS (SAE Combo) DC port; a NACS adapter is available for access to Tesla Supercharger stations.

Dimensions & Capacity

Exterior Dimensions, Cargo and Towing

Length	190.6 in
Width (without mirrors)	76.9 in
Width (with mirrors)	84.9 in
Height	64.8 in
Wheelbase	116.3 in
Seating	5 (2-3 layout)
Cargo behind rear seats	26.4 cu ft
Maximum cargo (seats folded)	57.2 cu ft
Maximum towing	Up to 1,500 lbs (properly equipped, conventional hitch)

Interior Room

Interior Dimensions by Row

Measurement	Front	Rear
Head room	39.2 in	38.5 in
Leg room	41.7 in	38.0 in
Shoulder room	58.6 in	55.5 in
Hip room	56.0 in	50.7 in

Chassis

Wheels, Tires, Brakes and Suspension

• Wheels and tires: 19-inch painted alloy wheels with 245/55R19 all-season tires standard on LT; 21-inch wheels available, standard on RS.
• Brakes: four-wheel disc (ventilated front and rear) with four-wheel ABS, plus regenerative braking and one-pedal driving.
• Suspension: four-wheel independent with front and rear stabilizer bars.
• Assembly and platform: built on GM's Ultium architecture; assembled in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.

Safety

Safety and Driver Assistance

Every 2026 Equinox EV includes the Chevy Safety Assist suite as standard. The vehicle carries a 5-star overall crash rating from NHTSA.

• Standard across the lineup: automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, forward collision alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, following distance indicator and automatic high beams.
• Also standard on every trim: blind-zone alert with rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, rear park assist, rear vision camera and adaptive cruise control.
• Available: Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance for compatible highways, offered on equipped trims (not standard).

Cabin tech includes an 11-inch digital driver display and a 17.7-inch center touchscreen running Google Built-in with Maps, Assistant and Play; SiriusXM is included. Smartphone features run through Google Built-in rather than Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

In Practice

What These Specs Mean in Practice

• Range for the Ozarks: a 319-mile FWD rating covers a week of Northwest Arkansas commuting between charges and leaves a comfortable buffer for a weekend round trip across the region. Plan on real-world range dipping in deep winter cold and on long ridge climbs; the standard heat pump softens the cold-weather hit.
• Charging overnight: at 11.5 kW, a standard Level 2 home charger restores about 34 miles per hour, so a typical day's driving refills overnight with room to spare. On a road trip, a 150 kW fast charger adds roughly 70 miles in about 10 minutes.
• Garage and parking fit: at 190.6 inches long and 76.9 inches wide (without mirrors), the Equinox EV parks like a mainstream compact SUV and clears a standard single garage bay; fold the mirrors in a tight bay since they push width to 84.9 inches.
• Cargo and gear: 26.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats handles a Costco run or stroller-and-luggage; drop the seats for 57.2 cubic feet for flat-pack furniture or bikes with the front wheels off.
• Towing limits: a 1,500-pound rating (properly equipped) suits a small utility or jet-ski trailer or a loaded hitch rack, not a boat or camper. If you tow heavier, look at the gas Equinox or a body-on-frame Chevy.

Questions

2026 Equinox EV Specs FAQs