With the Chevy Bolt on hiatus, General Motors is bringing some EVs to the low end of the market with its 2025 Explore the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. It’s an SUV with a decent amount of range, reasonable performance, and some nice features. Even the base model is under $30,000 after federal tax credits.

Like the gasoline Equinox, the electric version looks handsome and is comfortable on long drives. It has ample legroom in both rows and good headroom. Getting in and out is a breeze thanks to a low ride height, and the driver’s seat offers good support. The big digital displays that dominate the dashboard are easy to read, though GM falls into the same trap as many other automakers with its over-reliance on touchscreens for some functions (turning on the headlights).

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Front-wheel drive models have 220 horsepower and can get from a dead stop to highway speed in about nine seconds. AWD versions have a little more energy and can go from zero to 60 in less than eight seconds. The electric drivetrain is supple, and Chevy smooths out the accelerator response so that you don’t need to floor it to make progress.

Equinox EVs come with driver assists that are standard on most new cars and include intersection automatic braking and side-cylist alert. My test car had the optional $2,700 package that adds GM’s excellent Super Cruise hands-free highway driving tech. It works impeccably on most freeways and allows you to keep your eyes off the road for extended periods of time.