2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Kia Niro EV
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · Electric motor (150 kW) · Single-speed · 113 MPGe · 253 mi
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 Niro EV (113 MPGe) about $810.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Kia Niro EV
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| $840 | Your annual fuel cost | $810 |
| 108 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 113 MPGe |
| 117 MPGe | City | 126 MPGe |
| 100 MPGe | Highway | 101 MPGe |
| 31.1 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 30 kWh |
| 319 mi | Driving range | 253 mi |
| — | Passenger volume | 100 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 23 cu ft |
| 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 | 7.5 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (180 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (150 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ 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 Niro EV across model years
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Kia Niro EV
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 253 miles for the Kia Niro EV.
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox EV ranks 15th and the Kia Niro EV 12th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
Measured by cost to drive, the Kia Niro EV. The Chevrolet Equinox EV is rated 108 MPGe combined and the Kia Niro EV 113 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs. the Kia Niro EV per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $840 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV and $810 for the Kia Niro EV.
Which has more range?
The Chevrolet Equinox EV: about 319 miles versus 253 miles.
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