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EQUINOX EV — 3/4 FRONT
2023+ · SUV
Estimated

Chevrolet Equinox EV

A lot of range and space for the money — the value pick in the compact EV SUV class.

From
$35,000
EPA range
319 mi
0–60
5.9s
Owner rating
4.4
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Decoder Score
Good
70
/ 100
Weighted across all eight factors below.
Range86
EPA rates it at 319 miles — comfortably above average.
Charging53
Peaks around 150 kW DC — a normal fast-charge stop.
Value95
About $110 per mile of range — strong value.
Family67
5 seats and 57 cu ft of cargo — fine for most families.
Performance57
5.9s to 60 mph with 288 hp — plenty brisk.
Road trip69
Blends real range, 150 kW charging and 3.6 mi/kWh efficiency — workable with planning.
Used buyer42
Used prices start near $28,000 — holds value, less used bargain.
Ownership confidence68
Owners rate it 4.4/5 with few widespread complaints.
EPA RANGE
319 mi
→
REAL WORLD
~262 mi
Estimated at ~82% of EPA for mixed driving.
DC FAST
150 kW
→
10–80%
~37 min
Approximate; real speed tapers.

Range

EPA is a lab figure. Here's the realistic band.

223 worst262 mi realistic319 best
EPA range
319 miEstimated
Est. real-world
262 miEstimated
Efficiency
3.6 mi/kWh

Charging

Plug types, speeds and what they mean.

DC fast charging
150 kW
Level 2 (home)
11 kW
10–80% fast charge
~37 minEstimated
Plug type
NACS
NACS (Tesla)
Compatible
CCS
Yes

Performance

0–60 mph
5.9s
Horsepower
288 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Battery
85 kWh

Interior & practicality

Seats
5
Cargo space
57 cu ft
Towing
Not rated

Battery & warranty

Battery warranty
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Vehicle warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Federal tax credit
May qualifyEstimated
Pros
  • Great price-to-range
  • Roomy
  • Eligible for credits
Cons
  • FWD base is slower
  • Software early days
  • Charging not the fastest
Best for

Family, Budget

Not ideal for

Performance

Real-world ownership notes

What owners and forums flag — verify on any specific car.

New platform — software updates ongoing

What will it cost to charge?

Pre-filled for this EV — edit anything.

Vehicle (pre-fills battery)
Where are you charging?

240V home charger — the everyday default.

Battery size85 kWh
Current charge20 %
Target charge80 %
Electricity price$/kWh
Charging speedkW
Charging loss%
Miles / monthmi
This charge costs
$9.07
51.0 kWh added · 4 hr 53 min · +184 mi
Cost / mile$0.05
Cost / 100 mi$4.94
Est. monthly$49
Est. annual$593
About $76/mo cheaper than gas
vs a 28 mpg car at $3.50/gal — edit assumptions above.
    Assumptions
  • · Electricity at $0.16/kWh
  • · 10% charging loss
  • · 3.6 mi/kWh efficiency
  • · 1,000 miles/month for projections
  • · Steady AC charging speed

What range will you really get?

Pre-filled for this EV.

Vehicle (pre-fills EPA range)
EPA rangemi
Temperature70 °F
Cruising speed65 mph
Highway mix60 %
Climate control
Terrain
Passenger / cargo load0 %
Battery degradation0 %
Starting charge100 %
Arrival reserve10 %
Realistic range
294 mi
253 worst294 mi realistic329 best
Usable this trip265 mi
Safe road-trip leg250 mi
Lost to cold-0 mi
Lost to speed-19 mi
What's eating your range
Speed & driving-19 mi
Climate control-6 mi
    Assumptions
  • · EPA baseline 319 mi
  • · 70°F ambient
  • · 65 mph, 60% highway
  • · climate low, 0% degradation
  • · 15% arrival buffer for road-trip planning

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