Tesla may have set the pace, but a new competitor is gaining fast. Chevy’s 2025 Equinox EV is turning heads with a sleek design, solid performance, and a price tag that makes it hard to ignore, especially for drivers tired of five-figure upgrades and six-month waitlists.
Starting at under $35,000 and offering up to 319 miles of range, the Equinox EV has become a breakout hit, helping Chevrolet overtake Ford in U.S. EV sales so far this year, with over 37,000 units moved through May, The Cool Down reported. That’s no small feat in a market still dominated by Tesla.
What’s winning people over isn’t just the price. It’s what you get for it.
The Equinox EV brings tech-forward displays, a roomy interior, and clean styling that appeals to both families and commuters. It also helps that you can actually find one. Unlike Tesla’s ever-shifting delivery timelines, Chevy’s latest electric SUV is hitting lots now, not next year.
It’s part of a larger strategy from General Motors, which now offers 13 different electric models ranging from the workhorse Silverado EV to the luxury Cadillac Lyriq. In just one year, GM more than doubled its share of the U.S. EV market to 15.5 percent, signaling a serious shift in the industry.
While skeptics still point to the environmental cost of battery production, researchers say EVs offer long-term climate advantages.
A study from MIT found gas-powered cars emit around 350 grams of carbon per mile over their lifespan, compared to about 200 grams for EVs, even when charged from the traditional grid.
The savings don’t stop there. Charging at home, especially with solar, can drop fuel costs well below what you’d pay at the pump, and electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than their gas-powered counterparts.
In an era where affordability matters more than ever, the Equinox EV is showing that you don’t need to break the bank to go electric.
For drivers priced out of the Tesla ecosystem or just ready for something new, this might be the moment to make the switch.
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The EV That’s Winning Over Drivers Tired of Tesla Prices first appeared on Men’s Journal on Jun 30, 2025
