Comparison
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Tesla Model 3
FWD vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model 3 363 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $42,490
Faster charging Tesla Model 3 36 min vs 38 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model 3 $4,800 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $117/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model 3
36 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
250 Wh/mi vs 311 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model 3
4.9 s vs 7.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | FWD | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $34,995 (better) | $42,490 |
| Range | 319 mi | 363 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi • 3.22 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh (better) | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 150 kW | 208 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 38 min | 36 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 66.3 | 79.1 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 96 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 110 $/mi (better) | 117 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 s | 4.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 125 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft (better) | 21 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 2,205 lb (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if…
- You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $42,490 to start, $7,495 less.
- You haul gear: 26 vs 21 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if…
- You drive long days: 363 vs 319 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,800 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 vs 7.7 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Tesla Model 3
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,500 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,800 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,950 | $8,000 |
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 | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 217 mi | 247 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 216 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 75 min | about 70 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
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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