Specs and Features on the 2026 Equinox EV
Overview of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Features
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is available at Graff Chevrolet of Michigan City in Michigan City, IN, for drivers looking for an all-electric SUV that combines everyday practicality, modern technology, confident safety, and impressive versatility. Available in LT 1, LT 2, and RS trims, the Equinox EV offers a variety of features and styling options to fit different lifestyles while delivering the quiet, responsive driving experience that makes electric vehicles so enjoyable.
Whether you’re commuting through Michigan City, heading to work, running errands, or planning a weekend getaway, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is designed to make every drive easier and more enjoyable. If you’re ready to experience Chevrolet’s electric SUV lineup, visit Graff Chevrolet of Michigan City to compare trims, value your trade, and schedule a test drive.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Trim Levels
- LT 1: The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT 1 is the entry point into the lineup, but it still feels modern, comfortable, and well-equipped. It offers drivers core EV benefits, a roomy cabin, and a generous safety package without complicating the shopping process.
- LT 2: The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT 2 adds more style, comfort, and convenience. It is a strong choice for shoppers who want a more refined electric SUV while keeping the clean, practical personality of the LT family.
- RS: The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS gives the lineup its sportiest attitude. It brings darker exterior accents, a more expressive cabin, and several available packages for drivers who want a bolder electric SUV.
Comfortable and Versatile Interior
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV seats up to five passengers and offers a roomy, open cabin. Its EV platform helps create useful passenger space, and the two-row layout works well for commuters, small families, and drivers who need flexible cargo room without stepping into a larger SUV.
Passenger measurements include:
- 102.24 cubic feet of passenger volume
- 39.15 inches of front headroom
- 41.65 inches of front legroom
- 38 inches of second-row legroom
- 58.64 inches of front shoulder room
Additional interior measurements include 55.95 inches of front hip room, 38.49 inches of second-row headroom, 55.45 inches of second-row shoulder room, and 50.7 inches of second-row hip room.
Seating Materials and Adjustments
The Equinox EV lineup offers a wide range of seating materials and cabin colors. LT 1 keeps things practical, LT 2 adds richer materials, and RS brings a sportier cabin theme.
Seating options include:
- Cloth seat trim
- Evotex seat trim
- Sky Cool Gray Evotex seat trim
- Black with Blue Accents Evotex seat trim
- Black with Red Accents Evotex seat trim
Additional seating details include front bucket seats, a fold-flat rear seat with a 60/40 split, rear center headrest, rear center armrest, a six-way manual driver seat, an eight-way power driver seat availability, power driver seat lumbar control availability, a four-way manual front passenger seat, a six-way power front passenger seat, a two-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls, and available driver memory.
Comfort Features
Chevrolet gives the 2026 Equinox EV the comfort equipment needed for cold mornings, warm afternoons, and everyday driving. The cabin is simple to use, but it does not feel stripped down.
Comfort features include:
- Single-zone automatic climate control
- Available dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Available ventilated front seats
Additional comfort details include a cabin air filter, a tilt-and-telescopic steering column (available on the RS), a wrapped steering wheel (available on the RS), driver and front passenger visors, available illuminated visor mirrors, a front center console with an armrest, a glovebox, and available illuminated footwells.
Cargo Space and Storage
The 2026 Equinox EV keeps the practical SUV shape that Chevrolet shoppers expect. The rear cargo area is easy to use, and the fold-flat rear seat helps create more room when you need to carry larger items.
Cargo features include:
- 26.4 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row
- 57.2 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the first row
- Dual-height cargo floor
- Available rear cargo area shade
- Available cargo shelf
Additional storage and protection equipment includes an available foldable cargo organizer, an available vertical cargo net, an available all-weather integrated cargo liner, an available Interior Storage Package, an available Cargo Convenience Package, an available all-weather floor mats, an available all-weather floor liners, and an available All-Weather Liner Package.
Everyday Convenience Features
The Equinox EV cabin includes practical convenience equipment that makes daily use easier. These features help with entry, loading, remote access, and routine driving.
Convenience features include:
- Keyless Open
- Remote Start via smartphone app
- Power outlets
- Power windows with express functions
- Available Universal Home Remote
Additional convenience equipment includes Remote Express-Down for all windows on select configurations, AutoSense power liftgate on LT 2 and RS, manual liftgate on LT 1, available Convenience Package, available Convenience Package II, available All-Weather Mat Package, and available MobileService+.
Modern Exterior Styling
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV has a clean, low-slung SUV profile with the useful footprint compact SUV shoppers want. It is easy to navigate around town, yet it still provides passengers and cargo with meaningful space.
Exterior dimensions include:
- 116.3-inch wheelbase
- 190.55-inch overall length
- 76.94-inch width without mirrors
- 64.8-inch overall height
- 6.4 inches of minimum ground clearance
The front track measures 63.45 inches, while the rear track measures 63.69 inches. The result is an EV that feels planted, modern, and easy to place in parking lots, driveways, and tight city streets.
Exterior Colors
The 2026 Equinox EV offers a sharp color lineup with solid and metallic finishes. Drivers can keep the look clean and classic or choose something brighter and more expressive.
Exterior color options include:
- Black
- Summit White
- Galaxy Gray Metallic
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Radiant Red Tintcoat
- Riptide Blue Metallic
Two-Tone Roof Options
Two-tone roof combinations give the Equinox EV a more customized appearance. Black roof combinations add contrast, while Summit White roof combinations create a brighter look.
Black roof combinations include:
- Radiant Red Tintcoat with Black Roof
- Summit White with Black Roof
- Galaxy Gray Metallic with Black Roof
- Riptide Blue Metallic with Black Roof
- Sterling Gray Metallic with Black Roof
Summit White roof combinations include Radiant Red Tintcoat with Summit White Roof, Riptide Blue Metallic with Summit White Roof, Galaxy Gray Metallic with Summit White Roof, Sterling Gray Metallic with Summit White Roof, and Black with Summit White Roof.
Wheels and Exterior Details
The Equinox EV offers wheel choices that change its personality. LT trims can look clean and practical, while RS leans into a darker, sportier style.
Wheel options include:
- 19-inch machined-face aluminum wheels
- 19-inch black-painted aluminum wheels
- 21-inch machined-face aluminum wheels
- 21-inch black-painted aluminum wheels
- 21-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels
Additional wheel and tire equipment includes 19-inch all-season blackwall tires, 21-inch all-season self-sealing tires, 21-inch Tech Bronze wheels, 21-inch transit wheel, red wheel center cap, black wheel center cap, black lug nuts, bright wheel locks, black lug nut and wheel lock kit, tire inflator kit, and no spare wheel or tire on select configurations.
Lighting, Glass, and Utility
The 2026 Equinox EV uses lighting and exterior convenience features to make the SUV feel modern and useful. The details are especially important at night, in winter weather, and during busy parking-lot routines.
Exterior equipment includes:
- LED headlamps
- LED tail lamps
- Center lit bar
- Front side marker LED
- Deep-tinted rear glass
Additional lighting and visibility features include solar glazing glass, privacy glass, front intermittent wipers, and available heated wiper park.
Exterior styling details include body-color flush door handles, painted mirror caps, available Black-painted mirror caps, and outside heated power-adjustable manual-folding mirrors on select configurations.
Utility-focused equipment includes a rear spoiler, front license plate bracket, front and rear recovery hooks, an available cargo carrier mount for the rear, available Black roof-mounted cross rails, available custom-molded splash guards, and an available trailer hitch cover.
Exterior Packages
Chevrolet gives Equinox EV shoppers several ways to personalize the exterior. These packages help the SUV look sportier, cleaner, or more adventure-ready.
Available exterior packages include:
- Blackout Package
- Midnight Package
- Tech Bronze Package
- Active Package
- Graphics Package
Additional package options include Black Illumination Package, Illumination Package, Red Package, Lifestyle Package, Trailering Package, Cargo Convenience Package, and an available illuminated Black bowtie emblem.
Confident Electric Performance
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is powered by an electric propulsion system designed for smooth response and quiet driving. There is no traditional transmission, which helps make acceleration feel direct and easy to control.
Electric performance features include:
- Front-wheel drive electric propulsion
- Integral drive unit with electric motor
- Electric drive unit with integrated inverter
- Electronic Precision Shift
- Zero-emission vehicle system
Additional mechanical equipment includes a propulsion battery, a 12V/60AH battery, Ride and Handling suspension, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, non-asbestos organic brake lining, non-FNC brake rotors, and no traditional fuel system.
Range and Charging Equipment
The 2026 Equinox EV is built around practical electric range and flexible charging support.
Charging and range features include:
- 319 miles of EPA-estimated electric range with front-wheel drive
- 307 miles of EPA-estimated electric range with available all-wheel drive
- 11.5 kW-capable onboard charging module
- Dual Level Charge Cord
- NACS DC Adapter availability
Additional charging equipment includes GM PowerUp 2 J1772 Charger availability, GM NACS Level 2 Adapter availability, GM Energy PowerShift Charger availability, standard vehicle-to-home capability, and available public charging access through the myChevrolet mobile app.
Regenerative Driving Features
The Equinox EV helps drivers manage energy use through regenerative systems and smart driving habits. These features can make EV driving feel natural after only a short adjustment period.
Energy management features include:
- Regen on Demand®
- One Pedal Driving
- Cabin preconditioning
- Smooth electric acceleration
- Battery-focused driving support
Cabin preconditioning can help heat or cool the vehicle before a trip while the SUV is plugged in. That helps preserve the driving range because the cabin can draw energy from the outlet rather than relying solely on the battery at the start of the drive.
Trailering Capability
The Equinox EV can be equipped with trailering support on select trims. This makes it more useful for small weekend gear and light-duty hauling needs.
Trailering features include:
- Available Trailering Package
- Trailer hitch availability
- Trailering wiring
- Hitch Guidance
- Hitch View
A trailer hitch cover is also available on select configurations.
Technology That Keeps You Connected
The 2026 Equinox EV has one of the most impressive dashboard layouts in its class. The large center screen and driver display give the cabin a futuristic look while keeping key information easy to read.
Display technology includes:
- 17.7-inch diagonal color touch-screen
- 11-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center
- Google built-in compatibility
- Google Automotive Services capability
- Navigation through Google built-in compatibility
Additional display and information features include a speedometer with miles and kilometers, Infotainment High, an automatic occupant sensing display, and an available Head-Up Display.
Connectivity Features
The Equinox EV is built for drivers who use their SUV as a connected space. Whether you are managing directions, charging stops, or passenger devices, the system is designed to keep daily driving simple.
Connectivity features include:
- USB data ports
- Charging-only USB ports
- Wireless phone charging
- 5G Wi-Fi® Hotspot capability
- OnStar® services capability
Additional connected services include OnStar Basics; OnStar One, available for 3 years; OnStar One with Super Cruise® Plan extension to 8 years; SiriusXM, available for 3 years; SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription; and remote access through the smartphone app.
Audio and Cabin Technology
The Equinox EV includes the entertainment and cabin tech features shoppers expect from a modern Chevrolet EV. The layout is clean, and the controls are easy to learn.
Cabin technology includes:
- Six-speaker audio system
- Selectable multi-color ambient interior lighting
- Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system
- Rear Camera Mirror availability
- Rear Camera Mirror Washer availability
Additional technology features include an inside rearview auto-dimming mirror on select trims, an inside rearview manual day/night mirror on select configurations, and automated walk-up lighting through the available Convenience Package II.
Super Cruise® Availability
Super Cruise® adds hands-free driver assistance technology on compatible roads when conditions allow, and the driver remains attentive. For highway driving around Northwest Indiana, it can make longer trips feel calmer.
Super Cruise® availability includes:
- Available on LT 2
- Available on RS
- Available 3 Years OnStar One
- Available Super Cruise® plan extension
- Compatible road driver assistance support
- Super Cruise® is not available on LT 1.
Advanced Safety and Driver Assistance
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist. This package gives every trim a strong foundation of driver assistance features.
Chevy Safety Assist includes:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
IntelliBeam is also included to help manage high-beam headlamp use at night.
Driver Assistance Features
Chevrolet adds a long list of standard and available driver assistance features to the Equinox EV. These systems help with traffic, lane changes, intersections, and busy parking areas.
Driver assistance features include:
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
Additional driver assistance features include Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Bicyclist Alert, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver Attention Assist, Safety Alert Seat, and LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert.
Parking and Camera Features
The Equinox EV includes helpful parking features across the lineup, with more advanced camera and parking systems available or standard depending on trim.
Parking and visibility features include:
- Rear Park Assist
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- HD Surround Vision
- Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
- Rear Camera Mirror availability
- Rear Camera Mirror Washer
Family Safety and Security
The Equinox EV includes family-focused safety features that support child passengers, teen drivers, and everyday safety. These details matter for drivers who use their SUV for commuting, school pickup, and weekend errands.
Family safety features include:
- Teen Driver
- Buckle to Drive
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rear child security door locks
- Rear Seat Belt Indicator
Additional safety equipment includes an airbag system, a Passenger Sensing System, a child rear seat restraint and provisions, a front passenger presence detector, an automatic locking restraint provision, a rear seat belt restraint pretensioner, a dual-note horn, availability of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and OnStar Basics.
Which 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Trim Should You Choose?
Choose LT 1 for Electric Simplicity
The LT 1 is a smart pick for drivers who want the essential Equinox EV experience. It includes a large touchscreen, a strong standard safety package, practical cabin space, front-wheel drive, and an EPA-estimated range of up to 319 miles.
Choose LT 2 for More Comfort
The LT 2 is the most balanced trim for many shoppers. It adds more comfort, more convenience, richer seating materials, and more available advanced technology while keeping the clean LT look.
Choose RS for Sportier Style
The RS is the choice for drivers who want the boldest Equinox EV design. Its black exterior details, RS-specific cabin accents, larger wheel options, and available appearance packages give it the strongest visual personality.
Find the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV in Michigan City, IN
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV gives Michigan City drivers a smart way to transition to electric driving with practical range, SUV cargo space, modern technology, and a comprehensive safety package. LT 1 keeps things simple, LT 2 adds comfort, and RS brings the sportiest look in the lineup.
Visit Graff Chevrolet of Michigan City in Michigan City, IN, to test drive the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, compare trims, value your trade, and explore Chevrolet electric SUV options. Our team can also help you compare the Equinox EV with the Blazer EV, Silverado EV, Trailblazer, or gas-powered Equinox so you can choose the Chevrolet model that fits your daily drive.
* All fuel economy mpg listing in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.
*Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.