Comparison

Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Kia Niro

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Chevrolet Equinox EV 319 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $39,850
Faster charging Chevrolet Equinox EV 38 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Equinox EV 8.2 vs 1.8

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
319 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
38 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 312 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
83.5 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Chevrolet Equinox EV Kia Niro
Trim used FWD Electric
MSRP (USD) $34,995 $39,850
Range 319 mi 253 mi
Efficiency 312 Wh/mi • 3.21 mi/kWh 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 85 kWh 64.8 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Body type SUV Crossover
DC max 159 kW 85 kW
AC max 12 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min 45 min
Roadtrip score 66.2 46.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 75 mi 50 mi
USD per mile of range 110 $/mi 158 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 104 mph
Cargo 26 cu ft 17 cu ft
Tow rating 1,499 lb 1,653 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Chevrolet Equinox EV if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 253 mi).
  • Choose Chevrolet Equinox EV if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 38 min vs 45 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Equinox EV looks better ($110/mi vs $158/mi).

Weighted verdict

Chevrolet Equinox EV has the stronger weighted profile (8.2 vs 1.8).

Chevrolet Equinox EV8.2 Kia Niro1.8 159 kW38 min 85 kW45 min

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