Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Most AffordableThe EV segment is suddenly heating up again, with people keen on moving away from very expensive fuel. While the market is flooded with EV choices, most consumers are still price-conscious in these uncertain times. Chevrolet's Equinox EV appeals to a wide demographic: EV buyers who want something affordable and those who want a crossover/SUV.The Equinox EV is one of the most affordable EVs sold in the United States right now (although sales haven't been so great), but playing with the Chevrolet Equinox EV configurator proves that "the sky is the limit" after you load it up with options.ChevroletView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleOver $20,000 in OptionsIn all fairness, things do start out affordable for the Equinox EV; there are 3 variants to choose from. Entry-level comes in the form of the LT1, priced at $36,795. Jumping to the mid-level variant will already cost you a premium of $6,800 for the LT2, and the top-end RS is another $2,300 more at $45,895; all of these prices don't account for destination fees yet.AdvertisementAdvertisementPer the usual, to keep in theme with this type of article, we will be choosing the RS variant and loading it to the gills. Chevrolet's configurator is thankfully straightforward and easy to understand; kitting out the Equinox EV can be done in less than 30 minutes if you know your way around it. The first major option is the paint; going for the Polar White Tricoat costs $995.Next is the selection of chargers; if you want the best, the GM Energy PowerShift Charge kit is a $2,371 option. Should you want to change your rims, you can go for the 21-inch tech bronze or black gloss styles that cost $2,995. Adding the Red Wheel Center cap option for $575 will also get you hood and mirror decals, and for an additional $425, you can get black lug nuts with a lock kit.ChevroletView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleRound-UpFor the interior, you can go for the Adrenaline Red Evotec lined seats, which are free. However, if you want 2-way power-adjustable seats, it automatically adds the Convenience Package II with features like a heads-up display, heated wipers, LED headlights, and Tailights; all for a whopping $2,495. The final tab is the "Options" page with a whole list of little trinkets, but some of the high-ticket items include $1,500 for the panoramic sunroof, $3,000 for the OneStar with Super Cruise 8-year package, and the $599 MobileService+.AdvertisementAdvertisementConsidering that the Equinox EV is still considered a mass-market vehicle, it's quite surprising that there are a considerable number of optional extras you can add to it. All in all, based on our fully loaded 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS build, the total came to an eye- watering $69,059 with destination fees already included.ChevroletThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.