Comparison tool

Two vehicles, one set of assumptions

Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.

Vehicle A

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Vehicle A: Year

Vehicle A: Make

Vehicle A: Model

Selected: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD · details

Vehicle B

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Vehicle B: Year

Vehicle B: Make

Vehicle B: Model

Selected: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD · electric motor (180 kW AC Induction) · FWD · details

Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles

Miles driven per year12,000 mi

mi/year

Driving mix55% city / 45% highway

Gasoline (regular) priceEPA avg

$/gal

Electricity priceEPA avg

$/kWh

At these assumptions, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD costs $89.38 less per month ($1,072/year, $5,360 over five years) than the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD

Per month

$146.68$57.30

Per year

$1,760$688

5 years

$8,800$3,440

Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD, 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD
Measure	2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD	2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD	Difference (A − B)
Cost per month	$146.68	$57.30	$89.38
Cost per year	$1,760	$688	$1,072
Cost over 5 years	$8,800	$3,440	$5,360
Cost per mile	14.7¢/mi	5.7¢/mi	9.0¢
Annual energy used	440.1 gal	3,729 kWh	different units listed separately
EPA efficiency	27 MPG combined	31.1 kWh/100 mi	—

2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD: EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.