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Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Rivian R2

Comparing the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV (from $33,600) with the 2026 Rivian R2 (from $44,990). The Equinox EV offers 319 miles of range while the R2 offers 275 miles.

Quick Take

Chevrolet Equinox EV charges fastest, while Rivian R2 is quickest off the line.

Chevrolet Equinox EV

2025SUV

Chevrolet Equinox EV

Fastest Charger

  • 10 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 150 kW peak charging speed
  • Up to 319 mi EPA-rated range
Rivian R2

2026SUV

Rivian R2

Quickest 0-60

  • 0-60 mph as quick as 3.6s
  • Up to 656 hp
  • Up to 609 lb-ft of torque
  • 130 mph top speed
Price
$33,600 - $36,900
$44,990 - $57,990
Range
307-319 miles
275-345 miles
Horsepower
220-300 hp
350-656 hp
0-60 mph
7.7 sec
3.6-5.9 sec
Battery Size
85 kWh
87.9 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
112 mph
110-130 mph
Towing Capacity
1500 lbs
3500-4400 lbs
DC Fast Charging
10 min (10-80%)
29 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7.4 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
190.6"
185.9"
Width
75.5"
78.1"
Height
64.8"
66.9"
Cargo Capacity
57.2 cu ft
90.1 cu ft

Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Rivian R2: Which Should You Buy?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV starts at $33,600, undercutting the Rivian R2 ($44,990) by about $11,500.

In its longest-range configuration the Rivian R2 covers up to 345 miles, 26 more than the Chevrolet Equinox EV's maximum of 319. At a DC fast charger, the Chevrolet Equinox EV goes from 10-80% in about 10 minutes vs 29 for the Rivian R2.

The Rivian R2 offers 90.1 cu ft of cargo space vs 57.2 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV.

Bottom line: pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if you want the shortest charging stops, or the Rivian R2 if you want the quickest acceleration.

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