The current Chevrolet Equinox EV is still relatively young, but General Motors may already be preparing its replacement.
According to a report originally published by GM Authority and subsequently reported by Car and Driver, a next-generation Chevy Equinox EV could arrive in late 2028 or early 2029 as a 2029 model.
That would give the current electric crossover a surprisingly short first generation.
But the most interesting part of the report may not be the launch date. It is what could be underneath the new SUV.
A New Platform Could Transform the Equinox EV
The next Chevrolet Equinox EV is reportedly expected to move to GM’s planned BEV-N electric vehicle architecture.
The current Equinox EV uses GM’s BEV3 architecture, which also supports several other electric vehicles across the company’s portfolio.
Moving to a new generation of EV technology could give Chevrolet an opportunity to rethink some of the elements that matter most to mainstream buyers.
That could eventually include improvements in areas such as battery efficiency, manufacturing costs, charging performance, interior packaging and driving range.
For now, however, those potential improvements remain speculation. Chevrolet has not revealed technical specifications for a second-generation Equinox EV.
Why Chevy May Not Want to Wait Too Long
The timing is particularly interesting because the Equinox EV has gone from being one of America’s hottest electric vehicles to facing a much more difficult market in a relatively short period.
Chevrolet sold 57,945 Equinox EVs in the United States during 2025, making it the best-selling EV from a brand other than Tesla that year.
But momentum has slowed sharply in 2026.
Through the first six months of the year, Chevrolet sold 16,249 Equinox EVs, a decline of about 41 percent compared with the same period a year earlier.
That is a major drop, but it does not necessarily mean Chevrolet is losing confidence in the vehicle.
In fact, developing another generation could suggest the opposite.
The Affordable EV Battle Is Getting More Serious
The Equinox EV occupies one of the most important positions in Chevrolet’s electric lineup: it is designed to bring long-range EV ownership closer to mainstream SUV buyers.
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV currently starts at $34,995 in the United States, while front-wheel-drive versions offer an EPA-estimated 319 miles of electric range.
That combination of price, range and crossover practicality has helped differentiate the Equinox EV from more expensive electric SUVs.
By the end of the decade, however, the competition could look very different.
Automakers are increasingly focused on making EV platforms cheaper to manufacture while improving efficiency and reducing battery costs. For Chevrolet, maintaining the Equinox EV’s value-focused positioning could therefore become just as important as increasing horsepower or adding more technology.
2029 Equinox EV: What Could Change?
There are no confirmed specifications yet, and Chevrolet has not shown the vehicle.
Still, a full platform change creates room for significant evolution.
- A more efficient EV architecture could help Chevrolet extract more range from the battery.
- Lower production costs could help keep pricing competitive.
- Faster charging would make the Equinox EV more appealing for long-distance drivers.
- Improved interior packaging could create more passenger or cargo space without dramatically increasing exterior dimensions.
- New software and driver-assistance technology could become a bigger part of the vehicle’s appeal.
None of those changes have been officially confirmed for the next Equinox EV, but they highlight why moving to a new architecture could matter far more than a conventional redesign.
Chevrolet Is Staying Quiet — For Now
There is one important reason to remain cautious about the report.
Chevrolet has not officially confirmed a second-generation Equinox EV.
When asked about the reported future model, the automaker declined to discuss future product plans.
That means details including the 2029 model year, BEV-N architecture, battery capacity, range, power output and pricing should still be treated as unconfirmed.
And with a possible launch still more than two years away, GM has plenty of time to adjust its plans.
Why the Next Equinox EV Could Be More Important Than a Flagship
Electric halo cars may attract attention, but affordable crossovers are arguably more important for bringing EVs into the mainstream.
That is exactly where the Chevy Equinox EV fits.
A second-generation model does not need exotic performance numbers to succeed. It needs to offer the things everyday buyers actually notice: useful range, competitive pricing, easy charging, practical space and technology that does not make the vehicle harder to use.
If GM’s next electric architecture can deliver those improvements while controlling costs, the 2029 Equinox EV could become one of Chevrolet’s most strategically important vehicles.
The Bigger Picture
The reported development of another Equinox EV also sends a broader message.
EV demand in the United States may be changing, but Chevrolet appears willing to keep investing in electric vehicles aimed at mainstream buyers rather than abandoning the segment after one generation.
That makes the rumored 2029 Equinox EV worth watching long before its official debut.
The first Equinox EV helped prove that an electric crossover with more than 300 miles of range could be offered at a relatively accessible price.
The challenge for Chevrolet’s next version will be harder: make the formula cheaper, better and more compelling in an increasingly competitive EV market.
And if Chevrolet gets that formula right, its next big electric vehicle may not be an expensive performance SUV or pickup.
It could simply be the next Equinox.
