Comparison
BMW i5 vs Chevrolet Equinox EV
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Equinox EV 295 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $67,100 vs $34,995
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 38 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Equinox EV 4.8 vs 5.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
319 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
312 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Chevrolet Equinox EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $34,995 |
| Range | 295 mi | 319 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 312 Wh/mi • 3.21 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 159 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 38 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 66.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 75 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 110 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 118 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 26 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 1,499 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Equinox EV if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 38 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Equinox EV looks better ($110/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Chevrolet Equinox EV has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
BMW i54.8 Chevrolet Equinox EV5.2 205 kW33 min 159 kW38 min
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