Power On Hands-Free and Keep the EV Running
Let the Equinox EV power on with the key in the cabin, then use Extend Mode when the vehicle must remain on after the driver exits.
Select your exact year to see every EPA-tested powertrain and driveline configuration, official fuel economy and any owner-manual feature guides.
Every year below opens a complete EPA configuration guide. Powertrains are shown year by year because Hybrid, PHEV and EV availability changes over time.
Let the Equinox EV power on with the key in the cabin, then use Extend Mode when the vehicle must remain on after the driver exits.
Choose Charge Now or Charge Later, set a weekday schedule and adjust the battery target from the Equinox EV Charging app.
Connect the Equinox EV safely, verify that charging begins and decode the blue, green or red charging-status indication.
Use the Drive & Park controls to select normal or stronger accelerator-release deceleration in the 2025 Equinox EV.
Open the equipped liftgate by approaching with the fob and store a lower opening height for restricted overhead clearance.
Hold the left-rear steering-wheel paddle for temporary regenerative deceleration without changing the saved One-Pedal setting.