Gas or Electric
2027 Chevy Equinox Gas vs EV Compared
Two vehicles, one nameplate, and one question that decides it: can you charge at home?
The structural fact that reframes this choice: the 2027 Equinox and the 2027 Equinox EV are not the same car with a different engine. They are two different vehicles that share a nameplate. Different platform, different length, different wheelbase, different trim ladder, different screen, different price ladder. The gas car is 183.2 inches on a 107.5-inch wheelbase; the electric one is 190.6 inches on a 116.3-inch wheelbase.
So the real question is not "should I go electric." It is whether you can charge where you park overnight. Answer that first, and almost everything else on this page follows from it. George Nunnally Chevrolet sells and services both, and you can drive them back to back the same day.
Quick Answer
- Gas Equinox from $29,000; Equinox EV from $34,995
- Gas: 175 hp, 27 mpg combined, 400-mile range on a tank
- Electric: 319 miles of range, 17.7-inch screen, available Super Cruise
- Cargo: 29.8 cu ft gas against 26.4 cu ft electric behind the seats
- Both tow 1,500 lbs when properly equipped
2027 Equinox vs Equinox EV: Overview
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox is the compact gas SUV that has been this dealership's steadiest seller for years. A 1.5L Turbo four making 175 horsepower, an eight-speed automatic on every trim, front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive for $2,000 more. Three trims: LT, RS and ACTIV. It fills in five minutes anywhere and goes 400 miles on a tank.
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV is a battery-electric SUV on a longer wheelbase with an 85-kWh pack, an EPA-estimated 319 miles of range front-drive, and a 17.7-inch centre screen. Three trims: LT 1, LT 2 and RS. New for 2027 it charges through a standard NACS port, and available Super Cruise makes hands-free highway driving part of the deal.
Powertrain and Performance Compared
| Specification | Equinox | Equinox EV |
|---|---|---|
| Power source | 1.5L Turbo four-cylinder | 85-kWh battery |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 5,600 rpm | Published by trim; see the EV specs page |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Single-speed direct drive |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive available | Front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive available |
| Efficiency | 25 city / 29 hwy / 27 combined mpg front-drive | 112 city / 95 hwy / 103 combined MPGe all-wheel drive |
| Range | 400 mi front-drive, 406 mi all-wheel drive | 319 mi front-drive, 307 mi all-wheel drive |
| Refill or recharge | Five minutes at any pump, 14.8-gallon tank | About 9.5 hours at home, or 80 miles in 10 minutes on DC fast charging |
| Max towing, properly equipped | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
EPA estimates, source: fueleconomy.gov.
Pricing Compared
| Trim | Starting MSRP | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Equinox LT | $29,000 | $1,995 |
| Equinox RS | $33,900 | $1,995 |
| Equinox ACTIV | $33,900 | $1,995 |
| Equinox EV LT 1 | $34,995 | $1,800 |
| Equinox EV LT 2 | $41,795 | $1,800 |
| Equinox EV RS | $44,095 | $1,800 |
MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment; the dealer sets the final price. The entry-point difference between the two, $5,995, is a derived figure from the two starting MSRPs above. All-wheel drive adds $2,000 on any gas trim.
Where Each Car Wins
The gas Equinox wins on entry price and refuelling anywhere
$29,000 is the lowest way into a 2027 Equinox, and a five-minute fill works in Berryville, at a rural pump on US-412, or on a trip with no plan at all. It carries more cargo behind the rear seats at 29.8 cubic feet against 26.4, has more ground clearance at 8.08 inches against 6.4, and the ACTIV's all-terrain tires are an answer the electric range does not offer. If your parking is a street space or an apartment lot, this is the straightforward car.
The Equinox EV wins on range per dollar, technology and running cost
319 miles of EPA-estimated range is more than most drivers here use in a week, and at $34,995 it is a genuinely aggressive number for that figure. It carries the 17.7-inch screen against 11.3, more than 20 standard driver assistance features against more than 15, Adaptive Cruise Control as standard, and available Super Cruise which the gas car does not offer at all. No oil changes, no fuel stops, and the battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles.
They tie on the things people assume they differ on
Both seat five in two rows. Both tow 1,500 pounds when properly equipped. Both carry Chevy Safety Assist as standard, both run Google built-in, both rotate tires every 7,500 miles, and both include the first scheduled maintenance visit at 12 months or 12,000 miles. Neither has a third row.
Which One Should You Buy?
You can plug in where you park overnight
Equinox EV. That single fact does most of the work: a 240-volt circuit takes it to full in about 9.5 hours and most local households then charge weekly rather than nightly. Start at the LT 1 for the 319-mile figure.
You park on the street or in a shared lot
Gas Equinox. Public fast charging is genuinely good now and the NACS port makes it better, but building your week around it is a different lifestyle than filling up in five minutes.
You drive gravel, ramps or unpaved county roads
Gas Equinox ACTIV with all-wheel drive. All-terrain tires, a retuned suspension and 8.08 inches of clearance.
You cover long highway miles on I-49
Equinox EV LT 2 or RS, for available Super Cruise. Hands-free highway driving is the feature that changes those trips most.
You want the lowest monthly payment
Gas Equinox LT at $29,000, already carrying heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and the 11.3-inch screen.
You tow a small trailer to Beaver Lake
Either. Both are rated at 1,500 pounds properly equipped, so decide on the charging question instead.
Shop Both at George Nunnally Chevrolet
George Nunnally Chevrolet, 2700 SE Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712. Call (479) 319-2494. We are minutes from I-49 and convenient to Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, Lowell, Centerton, Bella Vista and Siloam Springs. Browse Equinox inventory or Equinox EV inventory, and book both for the same afternoon. Thirty minutes in each settles it faster than any comparison table.
2027 Equinox Gas vs EV FAQs
Is the Equinox EV worth the extra money over the gas Equinox?
The entry-point difference is $5,995 before destination. What it buys is 319 miles of electric range, a 17.7-inch screen, more than 20 standard driver assistance features and no fuel or oil changes. If you can charge at home, the running-cost side moves quickly in the EV's favour.
Which has more cargo space?
The gas Equinox, at 29.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 63.5 folded, against 26.4 and 57.2 in the Equinox EV.
Do they both tow the same?
Yes, up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Which is bigger?
The Equinox EV is longer at 190.6 inches on a 116.3-inch wheelbase; the gas Equinox is 183.2 inches on a 107.5-inch wheelbase but sits higher with 8.08 inches of ground clearance.
Can I get Super Cruise on the gas Equinox?
No. Super Cruise is available on the Equinox EV only for 2027.
How long does the Equinox EV take to charge?
About 9.5 hours for a full charge on a 240-volt home charger, or up to 80 miles of range in about ten minutes on public DC fast charging.
Which is cheaper to maintain?
The Equinox EV has no engine oil or engine air filter to change. Tires, brakes, cabin filter and coolant follow the same schedule on both.
Can I drive both on the same visit?
Yes. Call (479) 319-2494 ahead of time and we will have one of each ready.
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