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 availableRange 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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