The Chevrolet Equinox EV is GM's mainstream electric crossover success story, delivering 300+ miles of range, strong tech, and a refined driving experience at a price point ($23k-$32k after incentives) that undercuts most EV competitors. Early owners are enthusiastic about value, Google-native infotainment, and Super Cruise availability. The biggest functional compromises are slow DC fast charging (38-40 min 10-80%) and no smartphone mirroring. A water leak issue affected early production but has an active recall/fix. With under a year of real-world ownership data, long-term reliability is unproven, but initial quality appears solid and the value proposition is compelling for buyers who can charge at home.
This GM Ultium-based EV wears a Honda badge but carries the baggage of an abandoned product line. When it works, it's a spacious, comfortable cruiser that glides quietly and charges fast enough for road trips, many owners rack up 20k+ miles without drama beyond a CV axle click that dealers won't fix. The catch: Honda pulled the plug on EVs in early 2025, leaving buyers with one EV tech per dealership and no future updates. A vocal minority report high-voltage system failures that strand the car for weeks, plus software that got buggier after the recall fix. Lease deals are killer ($300, $400/month), making it a solid short-term bet if you can tolerate orphan-product risk. Long-term buyers should consider the Blazer EV or Ioniq 5 instead, same platform or better tech, with manufacturers still committed to the segment.