The battery is a critical component of an electric vehicle. The battery in the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is certainly one you can count on. Joe Lunghamer Chevrolet is outlining how long it lasts and how to protect yours.
Battery Details
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV uses a battery to power its electric motor. While there isn’t a set lifespan for EV batteries, the battery in the Chevy Equinox EV is expected to last between 10 to 20 years. However, they can last even longer if you care for them properly.
Increasing Your Battery Lifespan
An EV battery’s lifespan depends on a variety of factors including how you take care of it and even how you drive. To get the most out of your battery, take these precautions:
- Utilize the recharging features in your SUV such as Regen on Demand and One-Pedal Driving, which recapture your vehicle’s energy when you brake or decelerate
- Precondition your EV by heating or cooling it before driving
- Avoid extreme temperatures and keep your vehicle stored, when possible
- Aim to keep your battery charge between 20 and 80 percent
- Limit how often you charge at a public DC fast charging station
- Use safe driving habits and avoid harshly accelerating or decelerating
Battery Warranty
While rare, issues can pop up with an EV battery. Luckily, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV includes warranty coverage for its battery. The battery and electric components of the EV are covered for up to eight years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
Schedule Chevy Service in Waterford, MI
With the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, you can rest assured that you have a battery built to last. However, Chevy service can help. Visit Joe Lunghamer Chevrolet for Chevy service, or to shop our new EVs today!