Putting the Value in EVs: How the Equinox EV Outshines the Mustang Mach-E

Chevrolet and Ford have shaped the American automotive landscape for over a century, treating drivers to outstanding performance, incredible capability, and cutting-edge technologies that promise and deliver a transformative experience behind the wheel. Today, those characteristics permeate the automakers’ lineups, but there’s a significant disparity when comparing the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV vs 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E.

Drivers reap the benefits of the century-long rivalry between Chevrolet and Ford as the automakers work diligently to outdo one another. Yet, Chevrolet continues to exceed expectations by ensuring models like the 2025 Equinox EV offer tangible value without forcing drivers to compromise their budgets, wants, or needs. Here’s how Chevrolet accomplishes this feat in three key areas, making the 2025 Mustang Mach-E a less attractive option to savvy shoppers looking for an EV that will complement and add value to their lives without draining their wallets.

Pricing and Value: A Feature-Rich EV

Chevrolet claims the 2025 Equinox EV is “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV,” but the real question is whether this is marketing or reality? Comparing the 2025 Equinox EV’s trim lineup with the 2025 Mach-E trim family proves Chevrolet isn’t making false claims. Instead, Chevrolet continues its legacy of building an automobile for every purse and purpose.

The 2025 Mach-E lineup starts at $37,995 for the Select, marking the first significant difference between it and the 2025 Equinox EV, which starts at $33,600 for the LT1.^[a] It’s easy to assume that the Mach-E’s higher price tag translates to more features and overall value. However, that isn’t the case as Ford capitalizes on the Mustang name, inflating the Mach-E’s price tag without offering more.

The 2025 Mach-E Select is a rear-wheel drive SUV that rolls off Ford’s production line with a standard range battery that offers an EPA-estimated driving range of 260 miles. Increasing that range to an estimated 300 miles requires spending more on a larger battery, a demand Chevrolet doesn’t make with the 2025 Equinox EV. The more affordable Equinox EV LT1 offers an EPA-estimated 319-mile range with its standard front-wheel drivetrain, but the advantages don’t end there.

As a base trim, the Mach-E Select offers many standard features, including conveniences like Phone As A Key. Yet, this isn’t enough to outshine the Equinox EV. The 2025 Mach-E features the SYNC 4A infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the 15.5-inch display isn’t as large as the 17.7-inch screen you’ll find on the Equinox EV. Likewise, Chevrolet adds connectivity tools like Google built-in, a larger driver information center, and enhanced driver-assist technologies, making the 2025 Equinox EV far more value-rich than its Ford rival before opting for upgrades and packages.

Drive Confidently and Adventure Further

Driving an electric vehicle offers many rewards, from reducing your carbon footprint to saving money at the pump. The 2025 Equinox EV and 2025 Mustang Mach-E both have capable electric powertrains, yet Chevrolet goes above and beyond to ensure the Equinox EV delivers more from its battery every time you climb behind the wheel. How does that impact your experience as an EV owner?

Ford’s standard range battery offers an EPA-estimated range of 260 miles on trims like the Mach-E Select and Mach-E Premium. The performance-tuned Mach-E GT features an extended range battery, but the larger battery does little to add to the SUV’s range, only increasing it by approximately 20 miles. The top-tier Mach-E Rally continues that theme, boasting a strong penchant for performance that reduces its range to an EPA-estimated 265 miles, which forces drivers to be more conscientious of their driving style and need for speed.

Enjoying the Mach-E’s highest range requires spending significantly more on a base trim with upgrades. You can swap the standard-range battery for the extended-range battery on the Mach-E Select, which adds all-wheel drive and yields an EPA-estimated range of 300 miles. That range increases to 320 miles on the rear-wheel-drive Mach-E Premium with the upgraded extended-range battery, but that upgrade comes at a premium (the trim is aptly named) that skyrockets the Mach-E’s price to $46,745.

The Equinox EV tells a much different story, with Chevrolet encouraging drivers to travel further and fully enjoy their time behind the wheel. We see this firsthand in the base Equinox EV’s EPA-estimated driving range of 319 miles, a standard output you’ll find across the SUV’s trim family in 2025. Moreover, opting for the Equinox EV with all-wheel drive is affordable because of the SUV’s budget-friendly starting price. This upgrade doesn’t significantly reduce the Equinox EV’s driving range, with the all-wheel drive SUV offering an EPA-estimated 307 miles of all-weather and all-terrain confidence.

A Vast Digital Landscape to Stay Connected and Informed

As electric vehicles, the 2025 Mustang Mach-E and 2025 Equinox EV are tech-savvy powerhouses featuring the latest connectivity, safety, and driver-assist tools. Chevrolet and Ford ensure drivers stay connected, engaged, entertained, and informed wherever the road leads. Yet, the 2025 Equinox EV has a significant advantage over the 2025 Mach-E because it offers more standard features and a larger digital landscape than its Blue Oval rival.

The 2025 Mach-E features a 15.5-inch center touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Ford’s SYNC 4A infotainment system offers seamless connectivity via wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The display also features a rear-view camera, navigation tools, and in-vehicle apps. Yet, these standard components aren’t enough to give the Mach-E a lead over the Equinox EV.

Chevrolet ups the ante by equipping the 2025 Equinox EV with an expansive 17.7-inch center touchscreen and an 11-inch driver information center. The center touchscreen features the cutting-edge Google Built-In, which adds the Google Play store, Google Maps, and Google Assistant for enhanced connectivity you won’t find in the Mach-E. The good news continues for Chevy fans, thanks to an impressive lineup of standard and available safety and driver-assist technologies.

The 2025 Mach-E’s driver-assist features include many industry-wide standards, like a lane-keeping system, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. You’ll enjoy the same features in the 2025 Equinox EV, just at a fraction of the cost. The Chevy Safety Assist suite equips the Equinox EV with Front Pedestrian Braking, a Following Distance Indicator, and Automatic Emergency Braking. Chevrolet makes several other technologies standard, including Rear Park Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, and a Safety Alert Seat. With the Equinox EV’s lower starting price, these additional standard features solidify the SUV’s position as a segment leader.

Enjoy More for Your Money With Chevrolet

Marketing in the automotive industry can be confusing, with automakers doing everything possible to advertise their models as the best and most valuable. These promotions are inherent in the business, but there’s always the question of validity. Chevrolet promises that the 2025 Equinox EV is the most affordable all-electric SUV in America with a driving range of 315+ miles. Yet, it isn’t a marketing ploy; it’s the truth.

The 2025 Equinox EV leads the class as a value-rich SUV with a potent, all-electric heartbeat that defies expectations by offering an engaging experience in the driver’s seat without compromising how far it can travel. Moreover, Chevrolet complements the Equinox EV’s range by ensuring drivers like you can see your hard-earned money at work in the SUV’s feature-rich packaging that extends from its many standard features to its digital landscape and beyond. It’s an impressive combination that keeps the 2025 Equinox EV far ahead of rivals like the higher-priced Mustang Mach-E.

^[a]MSRP may change without notice. See dealer for complete details.