Chevrolet Equinox EV 1LT 2025 vs Rivian R3

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thumb image Chevrolet Equinox EV 1LT 2025 US$ 34,990
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thumb image Rivian R3 US$ 37,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Chevrolet Rivian
Model Equinox EV 1LT 2025 R3
Vehicle Type Electric Compact Electric SUV (Hatchback)
Trims Equinox EV 1LT, 2LT, 2RS, 3LT, and 3RS 2025 R3, R3X (performance variant)
Release Date November 2025 Expected 2026–2027
Status Coming Soon Upcoming / Pre-production
Made In Ramos Arizpe, Mexico Georgia, USA (future plant); early units may come from Illinois
Body Type Compact Electric SUV 5-door hatchback SUV
Vehicle Warranty 3yr/36k mi, 8yr Not officially disclosed; Rivian currently offers 5 yrs/60,000 mi basic
Colors Summit White, Sterling Gray Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Riptide Blue Metallic, and Harvest Bronze Metallic TBD (likely multiple solid and metallic options)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single Electric Motor Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD / Tri-motor AWD (R3X)
Horsepower 210 hp (157 kW) Est. 400–600+ hp (varies by trim)
Torque 242 lb-ft (328 Nm) Not disclosed (expected >700 Nm in higher trims)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds 3.0 sec (0–60 mph, Tri-motor)
Top Speed 100 mph Est. 125–135 mph
Range 250 miles Up to 300+ miles (larger battery)
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) RWD / AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Ultium Lithium-Ion Lithium-ion, Rivian Gen-2 platform
Battery Capacity 65 kWh Two options (exact kWh not disclosed; likely ~80 kWh & 100+ kWh)
Power Consumption 2.9 mi/kWh Est. 3.3–3.8 mi/kWh
Battery Warranty 8yr/100k miles 8 years / ~175,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 11.5 kW (48A, 240V) Level 2 (11.5 kW) ~25–30 mi/hr
Supercharging Speed 70% in about 10 minutes. Supports NACS (Tesla Superchargers)
DC Fast Charging Speed 150 kW max 10–80% in <30 min
Miles of Range added Per Hour 25 miles Up to ~140–180 mi in 20 min (fast charger)
Charging Time 8-9 Hours Level 2 (0–100%) ~8–12 hrs
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (NACS adapter included) NACS (adapter for CCS)
Home Charging Options Level 1 Charging (120V), Level 2 Charging (240V) 240V wall charger, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 11.5 kW Est. 11.5 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 190.2 inches 170–175 in (est.)
Width 74.9 inches 74–76 in (est.)
Height 65.4 inches 65–67 in (est.)
Wheelbase 112.5 inches Shorter than Rivian R2 (likely ~108–110 in)
Ground Clearance 6.3 inches Adjustable, ~8–10 in (with off-road mode)
Cargo Space 26.5 cu ft (748 liters) behind rear seats, 57.2 cu ft (1620 liters) with rear seats folded TBD (smaller than R2; includes front trunk)
Curb Weight 4,100 lbs Est. 4,200–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 5 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy wheels Alloy
Wheel Size 19-inch 19–21 in (varies by trim)
Front Tire 235/60R19 TBD
Rear Tire 235/60R19 TBD

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic Single-speed direct drive
Turning Radius 38.1 feet TBD
Gear Box Direct Drive N/A (EV direct drive)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut Independent (likely double wishbone or multi-link)
Rear Suspension Multi-link Independent multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes Rivian Driver+ (L2 ADAS)
Navigation System Yes Yes (cloud-based with OTA updates)
Adaptive Cruise Control No Yes
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (phone as key + fob)
Heated Steering Wheel No Likely available
Panoramic Sunroof No Optional (glass roof)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Not yet (same as above)
Touchscreen 11-inches Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (via infotainment)
No. Of Speakers 6 Speakers Premium audio (exact count TBD, est. 12+)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS Regenerative + hydraulic
Front Brakes Disc Brake Disc
Rear Brakes Disc Brake Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 8 Airbags Likely 8+
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors No Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Rearview Only Yes (360° view)
Blind Spot Monitoring No Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Likely (off-road trims)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert No Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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