2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Nissan Ariya
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 Nissan Ariya (101 MPGe) about $899.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Nissan Ariya
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| $840 | Your annual fuel cost | $899 |
| 108 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 101 MPGe |
| 117 MPGe | City | 109 MPGe |
| 100 MPGe | Highway | 94 MPGe |
| 31.1 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 33.3 kWh |
| 319 mi | Driving range | 216 mi |
| — | Passenger volume | 101 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 28 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 | 10 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (180 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (160 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 Nissan Ariya across model years
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Nissan Ariya
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 216 miles for the Nissan Ariya.
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox EV ranks 15th and the Nissan Ariya 22nd for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV or the 2026 Nissan Ariya?
Measured by cost to drive, the Chevrolet Equinox EV. The Chevrolet Equinox EV is rated 108 MPGe combined and the Nissan Ariya 101 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs. the Nissan Ariya per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $840 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV and $899 for the Nissan Ariya.
Which has more range?
The Chevrolet Equinox EV: about 319 miles versus 216 miles.
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Nissan Ariya in other years
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