Tesla may have set the standard for electric vehicles, but a new contender is quickly gaining ground—especially among drivers fed up with rising prices and long delivery delays. Enter the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, a sleek, tech-savvy SUV that’s quietly becoming a breakout hit.
Starting at under $35,000 and offering up to 319 miles of range, the Equinox EV is hitting the sweet spot between performance, practicality, and price. According to The Cool Down, Chevy has already sold more than 37,000 units through May, helping the brand leapfrog Ford in U.S. EV sales this year. That’s a big deal in a market where Tesla still dominates headlines.
But what’s really winning over drivers isn’t just the price—it’s what that price delivers.
The Equinox EV comes equipped with high-end tech features, spacious interiors, and modern styling that caters to both daily commuters and growing families. Even better, it’s actually available. Unlike Tesla’s shifting delivery timelines, Chevy’s newest electric SUV is already hitting dealership lots—no six-month wait required.
It’s all part of a larger, aggressive push by General Motors, which now offers 13 electric models, from the rugged Silverado EV to the upscale Cadillac Lyriq. In just one year, GM has more than doubled its share of the U.S. EV market to 15.5%, signaling a serious reshaping of the electric vehicle landscape.
Of course, critics still raise concerns about the environmental impact of battery production—but the long-term math leans heavily in favor of EVs. A study from MIT found that gas-powered vehicles emit roughly 350 grams of carbon per mile, while EVs come in closer to 200 grams, even when charged from a traditional grid.
And that’s not the only way EVs are saving money and the planet.
Charging an EV at home—especially if paired with solar power—can drastically reduce fueling costs compared to gasoline. Add to that lower maintenance needs (no oil changes, fewer moving parts), and the Equinox EV starts to look like an all-around smart investment.
In a time when affordability and access matter more than ever, the 2025 Equinox EV is proving you don’t need Tesla money to enjoy the benefits of going electric. For buyers who’ve been waiting for a stylish, capable, and realistically priced alternative, this could be the EV that finally makes sense.
