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Chevy Equinox EV: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Chevy Equinox EV as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
When you come out ahead
Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.
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The Equinox EV aims squarely at mainstream gas crossovers, with a modest price and ~3.2 mi/kWh efficiency. Against a 27-mpg gas crossover, it cuts fuel cost per mile sharply while keeping the premium small enough to recover in a reasonable time.
It's pitched as the affordable family EV, and the running-cost math reflects that — solid savings without a luxury sticker.
What to keep in mind
- Mainstream price keeps the EV premium (and payback time) low.
- ~3.2 mi/kWh beats a typical gas crossover comfortably on fuel cost.
- Best value with home charging and average-or-higher annual mileage.
Chevy Equinox EV: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Chevy Equinox EV?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 3.2 mi/kWh, a Chevy Equinox EV costs about 5¢ per mile to charge at home — around $638 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.
Is a Chevy Equinox EV cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 27-mpg gas crossover, the Chevy Equinox EV's per-mile fuel cost is much lower — the calculator shows your annual fuel saving and how long the price difference takes to pay back.