Comparison
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Subaru Solterra
FWD vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Chevrolet Equinox EV 319 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $38,495
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 28 min vs 38 min
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $4,800 vs $4,350
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
319 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
28 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 311 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Subaru Solterra
6.7 s vs 7.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | FWD | Premium |
| MSRP (USD) | $34,995 (better) | $38,495 |
| Range | 319 mi (better) | 288 mi |
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi • 3.22 mi/kWh | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh (better) | 70.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 38 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 66.3 | 76.5 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 94 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 110 $/mi (better) | 134 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 s | 6.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 118 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft (better) | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 1,653 lb (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if…
- You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $38,495 to start, $3,500 less.
- You drive long days: 319 vs 288 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 26 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 38 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,350 vs $4,800 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.7 vs 7.7 seconds.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Subaru Solterra
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi | 280 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,500 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,800 | $4,350 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,950 | $8,950 |
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 | Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 217 mi | 196 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 171 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 75 min | about 55 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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