Which Compact Electric SUV Will Satisfy Tech Lovers: The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV or the 2024 Nissan ARIYA?

If you’re looking for a sophisticated, fuel-efficient, and comfortable EV SUV, it might come down to the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV vs 2024 Nissan ARIYA. Each offers cosmopolitan styling that makes them popular among professionals who want to impress clients and colleagues. Their electrified powertrains, of course, make them favorites among drivers who want to leave traditional gas engines in the past, and they both come from reputable brands known for reliable, powerful vehicles.

So how do you choose the right one for you? For many shoppers interested in this vehicle class, it comes down to technology. If you navigate busy city streets, face long daily commutes and have to keep up with plenty of calls and appointments, technology makes a major difference. So, which one of these models shines in the technology department? We did a side-by-side comparison and found that the Chevy Equinox EV far exceeds the Nissan ARIYA. Below we’ll explain why.

A Bigger Screen…Much Bigger

Slide into the cabin of the Equinox EV versus the ARIYA and you’ll instantly be struck by this reality: the Equinox EV has a significantly larger touchscreen. At 17.7 inches, the Equinox EV’s touchscreen is the biggest in its vehicle class. It’s larger than some laptops and lends an instantly sophisticated and futuristic feel to the cabin. Its practical benefits cannot be overstated either.

If you have to travel to new locations regularly, maybe to take client meetings, do airport pickups, or travel to conventions, you know how much you rely on your navigation system. Being able to see your turn-by-turn directions as clearly as possible, along with traffic and road condition updates, makes a major difference. If they’re too small, you have to glance over at the screen frequently, which is not only a nuisance but can even be a hazard. The Nissan ARIYA’s screen sits at just 12.3 inches. So you lose over five inches of screen in the ARIYA. If having the biggest available touchscreen in a BEV matters to you, consider the Equinox EV.

A Better Hands-Free Driving System

Spend lots of time behind the wheel? Managing every maneuver can become exhausting, which is why many manufacturers have been racing to create great hands-free driving systems. For Chevy, it’s Super Cruise, and for Nissan, it’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0. So why is Super Cruise better than its competitor? One of the main advantages it has over the ARIYA’s system is that it can do hands-free lane changing for you, courtesy of Lane Change on Demand; the ARIYA cannot. It only offers hands-on, guided lane changing, so if you want to experience a truly automated hands-free driving system, you’ll want to go for the Equinox EV. All you have to do is turn on the turn signal when Super Cruise is activated and the system will review your surroundings and make the lane change when it is safe to do so.

Overall, Super Cruise is an incredibly impressive system. It can help keep you centered in your lane and works with adaptive cruise control to maintain your desired speed while prioritizing a safe following distance. Plus, its Driver Attention System monitors your head position and provides alerts if it detects you taking your eyes off the road. On long drives, it’s got your back.

The Teen Driver Feature Parents Will Love

If you have a teen who is getting to that age where they’re asking for a car, it can be a nerve-wracking time for parents. It’s never easy to see your kid behind the wheel, but you’ll feel a little safer knowing that they’re in the Equinox EV. How come? Because it has Teen Driver technology. Teen Driver is Chevy’s popular safety system that’s specifically designed to encourage safer driving habits in teens and new drivers.

With Teen Driver, parents can set some “parental controls,” so to speak. You can limit how fast the vehicle can go, for example. You can also limit how loud the volume can be turned up. So if you still don’t quite trust your kid to obey the speed limit or keep their music to a respectful volume, you can make sure that they do.

Want to see how your teen has been doing on the road? You can even review an in-vehicle report card. It will show you things like how many times the automatic emergency brakes had to take over and how many times the teen exceeded the speed limit. Ideally, just knowing this report card exists will encourage your teen to make the right decisions on the road. But when they don’t, you’ll have the report card to help instill safe driving habits.

Only the Equinox EV Provides OnStar Services

The moments after a collision are terrifying, and every second counts. Getting into a crash can be so disorienting that many individuals don’t know what to do and lose their bearings. At those critical times, you’ll be glad you have OnStar. It can sense a crash and put you in touch with an emergency responder who can speak to you right through the vehicle. So if you can’t reach for your phone to call for help, they’ll send help for you. OnStar also comes with other great perks that aren’t related to crashes, like Stolen Vehicle Assistance features that can help you relocate your vehicle in the event of a theft. Nissan ARIYA does not have OnStar. That can be a major deterrent for some drivers looking for the ultimate peace of mind.

Additional Safety Features Great for City Environments

Because the Equinox EV and ARIYA are so popular amongst cosmopolitan dwellers, they should have safety features designed with city environments in mind. The Equinox EV certainly does, with its Side Bicyclist Alert and Rear Pedestrian Alert. If you spend a lot of time in the city, then you know that cyclists and pedestrians don’t pay much attention to traffic laws. In the event that a vehicle collides with a person or a cyclist, the vehicle is almost always considered at fault by insurance and the law. Having these special features designed to alert you to these hazards can be life-changing (and, in some cases, life-saving). For now, the ARIYA does not offer these features.

Get Behind the Wheel of the 2024 Equinox EV Today

Did we convince you that the 2024 Equinox EV is the way to go if the best in technology features matter to you? We thought we might have. So come visit us at Blossom Chevrolet and take the 2024 Equinox EV for a spin. We only touched on some of its excellent technology features here, but there are many others that will improve entertainment, connectivity, and safety that we’d love to show you in person.

Plus, the Equinox EV comes in a variety of unique trims, each right for its respective driver. So whether you have driven an Equinox EV before and want to get to know the new lineup, or you’re curious about checking it out for the first time, we’re ready to take you for a test drive. We’re rolling new inventory onto our lot daily and have a friendly, informed team ready to help you get to know the new Equinox EV. Between the ARIYA and the Equinox EV, the choice is clear for tech lovers. Get behind the wheel of the Equinox EV today and enjoy its innovative tech for yourself.