Comparison
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Kia EV9
FWD vs Long Range RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Chevrolet Equinox EV 319 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $57,900
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 38 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Equinox EV $4,800 vs $5,900
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
319 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $190/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
311 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
7.7 s vs 9.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | FWD | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $34,995 (better) | $57,900 |
| Range | 319 mi (better) | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi • 3.22 mi/kWh (better) | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh | 96 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 38 min | 24 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 66.3 | 82.8 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 111 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 110 $/mi (better) | 190 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 s (better) | 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 118 mph (better) | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft (better) | 12 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 1,984 lb (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if…
- You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $57,900 to start, $22,905 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,800 vs $5,900 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 26 vs 12 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 7.7 vs 9.1 seconds.
Pick the Kia EV9 if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 24 vs 38 minutes.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Kia EV9
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi | 380 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,500 | $4,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,800 | $5,900 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,950 | $12,150 |
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 EV | Kia EV9 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 217 mi | 207 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 181 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 75 min | about 50 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
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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