Compare the2025 Toyota bZ4XVS 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

The bZ4X has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the bZ4X AWD’s standard Downhill Assist Control allows you to creep down safely. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer Downhill Assist Control.

Both the bZ4X and the Equinox EV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The bZ4X’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Equinox EV’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the bZ4X for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Equinox EV.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota second in reliability, above the industry average. With 27 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chevrolet is ranked fourth.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Chevrolet is ranked 20th.

The bZ4X’s optional electric motors produces 1 more horsepower (214 vs. 213) and 12 lbs.-ft. more torque (248 vs. 236) than the Equinox EV’s standard electric motor.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota bZ4X electric motors is faster than the Chevrolet Equinox EV electric motor:

On the EPA test cycle the bZ4X gets better mileage than the Equinox EV:

For better stopping power the bZ4X’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Equinox EV:

The bZ4X stops much shorter than the Equinox EV:

The bZ4X Limited AWD handles at .82 G’s, while the Equinox EV RS pulls only .78 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The bZ4X Limited executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Equinox EV RS eAWD (27.4 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 28.1 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the bZ4X has a 1.7 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Equinox EV (8.1 vs. 6.4 inches), allowing the bZ4X to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Toyota bZ4X may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 600 to 650 pounds less than the Chevrolet Equinox EV.

The bZ4X is 6 inches shorter than the Equinox EV, making the bZ4X easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The bZ4X has .4 inches more front legroom and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Equinox EV.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the bZ4X’s rear seats recline. The Equinox EV’s rear seats don’t recline.

The bZ4X has a much larger cargo volume than the Equinox EV with its rear seat up (27.7 vs. 26.4 cubic feet).

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the bZ4X to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Chevrolet doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Equinox EV.

The bZ4X’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Equinox EV’s passenger windows don’t close automatically.

The bZ4X’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Chevrolet charges extra for heated mirrors on the Equinox EV.

The bZ4X has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning costs extra on the Equinox EV.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota bZ4X has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Equinox EV.