Is Chevy Safety Assist Standard on the 2026 Equinox EV, and Where Does Super Cruise Fit In?

For Quebec families considering an electric SUV, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV removes one common question before you even start comparing trims: both the LT and RS include Chevy Safety Assist as standard equipment. You do not need to move up a trim level or add a package to get the core driver assistance suite.

Knowing where the standard safety layer ends and where the available Super Cruise upgrade begins helps you make a clearer decision about what you actually need before looking at wheels, liftgates, or cargo space.

What Chevy Safety Assist Covers on the LT and RS

Chevy Safety Assist is standard on both the LT and the RS. The package covers six core active safety features, including:

• Automatic Emergency Braking — applies the brakes when a frontal collision risk is detected
• Forward Collision Alert — warns you of a potential impact ahead
• Following Distance Indicator — signals when you are too close to the vehicle in front
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning — helps steer you back if you drift out of your lane without signalling
• IntelliBeam — switches automatically between high and low beams

Beyond those five named items, the Equinox EV also lists features such as Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Rear Pedestrian Alert, and Traffic Sign Recognition as standard on both trims. The grounding confirms all of these appear on both LT and RS configurations.

• Chevy Safety Assist: standard on LT and RS
• Adaptive Cruise Control: standard on LT and RS
• IntelliBeam: standard on LT and RS

Where Super Cruise Fits In

Super Cruise is not standard on the LT or the RS. It is available as part of specific packages, including the 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise bundle and the Active Safety Package 3. Both of those are listed as available across both trims rather than included at any base price.

When added, Super Cruise enables hands-free driving on compatible highways. It also includes a driver attention monitoring system, which tracks driver engagement so the system knows when to prompt you to take over. If hands-free highway travel matters to your routine, budgeting for one of those packages is the step to take.

How LT and RS Differ Beyond the Safety Foundation

Once you know both trims share the same active safety baseline, the differences come down to comfort features and equipment levels.

The LT comes with 19-inch machined-face aluminum wheels and 19-inch all-season tires. The RS moves to 21-inch black painted aluminum wheels with all-season self-sealing tires as standard. The RS also includes Hitch Guidance, Hitch View, and an AutoSense power liftgate as standard equipment. On the LT, those three features are available rather than included.

Both trims carry a 17.7-inch diagonal colour touchscreen with Google built-in as standard, along with Adaptive Cruise Control.

On the powertrain side, FWD models offer up to 513 km of electric range while AWD models offer up to 494 km. Maximum towing capacity is 1,500 lbs (680 kg) across all LT and RS configurations. Cargo volume behind the second row is 748 L, expanding to 1,620 L with the rear seats folded flat.

Key Takeaways

Find Your 2026 Equinox EV at Vision Chevrolet Buick GMC in Delson

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV gives Quebec drivers a grounded, standard safety package on both the LT and the RS, with Super Cruise available for those who want a hands-free highway experience. The LT offers a straightforward entry point with solid safety coverage; the RS adds premium wheels, a power liftgate, and trailering aids without changing the safety baseline underneath.

Stop in at Vision Chevrolet Buick GMC in Delson to compare both trims side by side and ask about Super Cruise package options that suit your driving needs.