Comparison
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Toyota bZ4X
FWD vs bZ XLE FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Winner by category
6 categories comparedBuying verdict
Editorial notesThe Equinox EV FWD rates 319 miles at $34,995. The base bZ4X is $34,980 but rates only 236 miles, so the two start at the same price with an 83-mile gap.
Chevrolet Equinox EV is best for
- Drivers who want 300 miles of range at about $35,000.
- Families who need cargo room, 26 cu ft against 16 on the base bZ4X.
- Drivers who want 307 miles in AWD for $40,295, against 288 miles at $39,980 on the bZ4X AWD.
Toyota bZ4X is best for
- Toyota owners who want the dealer network they already use.
- Drivers with short daily mileage, where 236 miles is plenty.
- Buyers who move up to the Limited at $43,380 and 299 miles, if a local lease deal applies.
At the base price the Equinox EV is simply the stronger spec, with more range and more cargo for the same money. The bZ4X charges 10-80% in 30 minutes against 38, but both peak at 150 kW. The bZ4X only catches up on range once you step to a $39,980 AWD or higher.
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | FWD | bZ XLE FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $34,995 | $34,980 (better) |
| Range | 319 mi (better) | 236 mi |
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi • 3.22 mi/kWh | 258 Wh/mi • 3.88 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh (better) | 54.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 38 min | 30 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 66.3 (better) | 62.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi (better) | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 110 $/mi (better) | 148 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 s (better) | 8 s |
| Top speed | 118 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft (better) | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 3,307 lb (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if…
- You drive long days: 319 vs 236 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 26 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 30 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.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Toyota bZ4X
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi | 258 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,500 | $2,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,800 | $4,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,950 | $8,250 |
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 | Toyota bZ4X | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 217 mi | 160 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 140 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 75 min | about 90 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.