Compare the2026 Jeep ReconVS 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Recon. But it costs extra on the Equinox EV.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Recon’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

The Jeep Recon’s 360-degree camera is equipped with washers for its front and rear cameras, ensuring crystal-clear visibility in any weather condition. Conversely, the Chevrolet Equinox EV only offers a rear camera washer, which may not provide the same level of all-weather performance.

Both the Recon and the Equinox EV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, 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 and rear cross-path warning.

The Jeep Recon weighs 1071 to 1336 pounds more than the Chevrolet Equinox EV. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

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

The Recon’s electric motors produces 430 more horsepower (650 vs. 220) and 377 lbs.-ft. more torque (620 vs. 243) than the Equinox EV’s standard electric motor. The Recon’s electric motors produces 362 more horsepower (650 vs. 288) and 287 lbs.-ft. more torque (620 vs. 333) than the Equinox EV’s optional electric motors.

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

For better traction, the Recon has larger tires than the Equinox EV (265/70R18 vs. 245/55R19).

The Recon has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Equinox EV; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Recon is 2.5 inches wider in the front and 2.4 inches wider in the rear than on the Equinox EV.

For greater off-road capability the Recon has a 2.7 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Equinox EV (9.1 vs. 6.4 inches), allowing the Recon to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Recon has 9.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Equinox EV (111.3 vs. 102.2).

The Recon has 3.1 inches more front headroom, 2.1 inches more rear headroom, .5 inches more rear legroom, 4.3 inches more rear hip room and 2.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the Equinox EV.

The Recon has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Equinox EV with its rear seat up (30.3 vs. 26.4 cubic feet). The Recon has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Equinox EV with its rear seat folded (65.9 vs. 57.2 cubic feet).

A standard locking center console keeps your small valuables safer in the Recon. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Recon’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Equinox EV’s (3300 vs. 1500 pounds).

The Recon’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Equinox EV.

The Recon’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 standard power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully. The Equinox EV’s optional passenger windows don’t close automatically.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Recon to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The Recon’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 Recon has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Equinox EV.

The Recon 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.

The Jeep Recon has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the overhead console. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Chevrolet charges extra for Homelink® on the Equinox EV.

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

The Recon has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.