Comparison

Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai Ioniq6

FWD vs Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Hyundai Ioniq6 342 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $42,800
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq6 18 min vs 38 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq6 $4,800 vs $4,000

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
342 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $125/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
18 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 Wh/mi vs 311 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
7.2 s vs 7.7 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Chevrolet Equinox EV and Hyundai Ioniq6
Spec Chevrolet Equinox EV Hyundai Ioniq6
Trim used FWD Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $34,995 (better) $42,800
Range 319 mi 342 mi (better)
Efficiency 311 Wh/mi • 3.22 mi/kWh 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 85 kWh (better) 74 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Body type SUV Sedan
DC max 150 kW 233 kW (better)
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min 18 min (better)
Roadtrip score 66.3 89.2 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 76 mi 166 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 110 $/mi (better) 125 $/mi
0–60 mph 7.7 s 7.2 s (better)
Top speed 118 mph (better) 115 mph
Cargo 26 cu ft (better) 14 cu ft
Tow rating 1,499 lb 3,307 lb (better)

Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if…

  • You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $42,800 to start, $7,805 less.
  • You haul gear: 26 vs 14 cu ft of listed cargo space.

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq6 if…

  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 38 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $4,800 in energy over 5 years.
  • You tow: rated for 3,307 lb vs 1,499 lb.

Availability: Hyundai Ioniq6 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai Ioniq6

Charging mixChevrolet Equinox EVHyundai Ioniq6
Efficiency311 Wh/mi260 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,500$2,950
80% home, 20% public DC$4,800$4,000
All public DC fast charging$9,950$8,300

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Chevrolet Equinox EVHyundai Ioniq6
First leg (90% to 10%)217 mi233 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop190 mi203 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 75 minabout 35 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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