Comparison

Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Tesla Model Y

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

Best range Tesla Model Y 319 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $59,900
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 38 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 1.5 vs 8.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $187/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 312 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Chevrolet Equinox EV Tesla Model Y
Trim used FWD Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $34,995 $59,900
Range 319 mi 320 mi
Efficiency 312 Wh/mi • 3.21 mi/kWh 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 85 kWh 79 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 159 kW 331 kW
AC max 12 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min 33 min
Roadtrip score 66.2 74.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 75 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 110 $/mi 187 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 125 mph
Cargo 26 cu ft 30 cu ft
Tow rating 1,499 lb 3,527 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 319 mi).
  • Choose Tesla Model Y 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 $187/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).

Chevrolet Equinox EV1.5 Tesla Model Y8.5 159 kW38 min 331 kW33 min

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