2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Kia EV6
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV (108 MPGe) costs about $840 a year to fuel and the 2026 Kia EV6 (115 MPGe) about $788.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Kia EV6
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | Kia EV6 | |
|---|---|---|
| $840 | Your annual fuel cost | $788 |
| 108 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 115 MPGe |
| 117 MPGe | City | 128 MPGe |
| 100 MPGe | Highway | 103 MPGe |
| 31.1 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 29.2 kWh |
| 319 mi | Driving range | 237 mi |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 9.5 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 6.2 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (180 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (125 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| FWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Kia EV6 across model years
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Kia EV6
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Chevrolet Equinox EV goes farther between stops: about 319 miles on a charge, compared with 237 miles for the Kia EV6.
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox EV ranks 15th and the Kia EV6 9th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV or the 2026 Kia EV6?
Measured by cost to drive, the Kia EV6. The Chevrolet Equinox EV is rated 108 MPGe combined and the Kia EV6 115 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs. the Kia EV6 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $840 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV and $788 for the Kia EV6.
Which has more range?
The Chevrolet Equinox EV: about 319 miles versus 237 miles.
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Kia EV6 in other years
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