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2027 Chevy Equinox Gas vs EV PA
The 2027 Equinox against the Equinox EV on price, range, cargo, charging and clearance.
Where you park at night decides more about which 2027 Equinox suits you than anything on a spec sheet. A driveway or garage with a 240-volt outlet makes the Equinox EV's 319 EPA-estimated miles an overnight refill you never think about; a street space or a shared lot makes the gas Equinox's 14.8-gallon tank and 400-mile range the simpler ownership. Both are five-seat SUVs, both tow 1,500 pounds properly equipped, and both are built to carry a Lehigh Valley family through a Pennsylvania winter.
Outten Chevrolet of Allentown sells both and will put you in each of them back to back on the same afternoon, which is the fastest way to settle this.
The Short Version
- Equinox opens at $29,000 excluding a $1,995 destination charge; Equinox EV opens at $34,995 excluding an $1,800 destination charge.
- Equinox: 27 MPG combined front-drive, 400 miles of total range, 63.5 cu. ft. of cargo folded, 107.5-in. wheelbase.
- Equinox EV: 319 miles EPA-estimated front-drive range, 57.2 cu. ft. folded, 116.3-in. wheelbase, 17.7-in. screen.
- Five seats in each, and a 1,500 lb tow rating on each, properly equipped.
- Hands-free Super Cruise can be specified on the Equinox EV only, and that car makes Adaptive Cruise Control standard.
- The gas car has 8.08 in. of ground clearance; the EV has 6.4 in.
2027 Equinox vs Equinox EV: Overview
2027 Chevrolet Equinox. A compact two-row, five-passenger crossover, 183.2 inches long on a 107.5-inch wheelbase, powered by a 1.5L Turbo four rated at 175 horsepower through an 8-speed automatic on front- and all-wheel drive alike. It holds 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, carries 8.08 inches of ground clearance, and covers 400 miles on a 14.8-gallon tank in front-drive form. Three trims: LT, RS and ACTIV.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV. A battery-electric midsize SUV on its own architecture, 190.6 inches long on a 116.3-inch wheelbase, powered by an 85 kWh battery through a single-speed direct drive. It holds 57.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, carries 6.4 inches of ground clearance, and travels an EPA-estimated 319 miles on a charge in front-drive form. Three trims: LT 1, LT 2 and RS.
Powertrain and Performance Compared
| Specification | Equinox | Equinox EV |
|---|---|---|
| Power source | 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder, 175 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 85 kWh battery |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | Single-speed direct drive |
| Efficiency, front-wheel drive | 27 MPG combined | 319 miles EPA-estimated range |
| Efficiency, all-wheel drive | 26 MPG combined | 103 MPGe combined, 307 miles |
| Total range | 400 miles FWD, 406 AWD | 319 miles FWD, 307 AWD |
| Refuelling or recharging | 14.8 gal tank, regular unleaded, E15 capable | NACS port standard; about 9.5 hours on 240 volts; up to 80 miles in 10 minutes on DC fast charging |
| Ground clearance | 8.08 in. | 6.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in. | 116.3 in. |
| Cargo, seats folded | 63.5 cu. ft. | 57.2 cu. ft. |
| Maximum towing, properly equipped | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
Pricing Compared
| Trim | Starting MSRP, excluding destination | Destination charge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The entry points sit $5,995 apart, a figure derived from the two published starting prices, both excluding destination. The two nameplates also carry different destination charges, shown in the table above, so a with-destination comparison narrows the gap slightly. All-wheel drive is a $2,000 step on any gas trim and is available across the EV range.
Where Each Car Wins
The Equinox
It is the more capacious of the two where it counts for a family: 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded against 57.2, and 29.8 behind the second row against 26.4. It has 1.9 inches more rear legroom, which is what a teenager notices on the drive to Easton. It carries 8.08 inches of ground clearance, an inch and a half more than the EV, and in ACTIV form pairs that with all-terrain tires and its own suspension tune, which is real equipment on a gravel drive near Bally or an unplowed street in February. Its 400-mile total range and a three-minute fill mean a trip to Schuylkill Haven and back needs no planning at all. And at $29,000 it is the lowest entry price in the family, with heated seats and a heated wheel standard from the first trim.
The Equinox EV
It is the roomier car in the front seats, with 41.7 inches of legroom and 58.6 inches of shoulder room, and it rides on a wheelbase 8.8 inches longer, which is what smooths out a broken surface on Route 22. It carries the 17.7-inch center touchscreen, Google built-in with Gemini available, and over 20 standard safety and driver assistance features with Adaptive Cruise Control among them as standard rather than optional. Hands-free highway driver assistance can be specified on this car and on no gas trim. Its 319 EPA-estimated miles refill overnight at home for the price of electricity rather than fuel, which suits a daily run down I-78 or PA 33 that ends in the same driveway every night, its NACS port plugs into NACS-native public charging without an adapter, and its battery and electric components carry 8 years or 100,000 miles of coverage. Its scheduled service list has no oil change on it at all.
Which One Should You Buy?
| What you want | The car that gives it | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| The most cargo room in the family | Equinox ACTIV | 63.5 cu. ft. folded, all-terrain tires and 8.08 in. of clearance, at $33,900. |
| The lowest entry price with winter equipment standard | Equinox LT | $29,000 with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and the 11.3-in. screen; all-wheel drive for $2,000 more. |
| Refuelling at home while you sleep | Equinox EV LT 1 | 319 EPA-estimated miles for $34,995, a full charge in about 9.5 hours on 240 volts, and Adaptive Cruise Control standard. |
| Hands-free driving on your commute | Equinox EV LT 2 | $41,795 brings heated seats and wheel, HD Surround Vision and wireless charging, and Super Cruise is available on this car. |
| Long unplanned drives with no charging stops | Equinox RS or ACTIV | 406 miles of range with all-wheel drive and a three-minute fill anywhere, at $33,900. |
The question that settles it fastest is whether you can put a 240-volt outlet where the car sleeps. If you can, the Equinox EV gives you a refill you never drive to. If you cannot, the Equinox gives you a 400-mile tank and a filling station on every corridor from Whitehall to Nazareth.
Shop Both at Outten Chevrolet in Allentown
We stock both cars at 1701 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104, and you can reach sales at (484) 244-2822. Drive them the same afternoon: twenty minutes in each on Route 22, a stretch of I-78 and a local loop tells you more than any table here. If your week includes the climb to the Lehigh Tunnel on the Turnpike Northeast Extension, drive that too. See the gas Equinox, see the Equinox EV, or book both for a back-to-back drive.
We serve drivers across the Lehigh Valley, from Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus and Nazareth to Whitehall, Slatington, Bally and Schuylkill Haven, and our service department works on both cars.
Equinox vs Equinox EV FAQs
What is the price difference between the 2027 Equinox and Equinox EV?
$5,995 between the entry trims: $29,000 for a gas LT and $34,995 for an EV LT 1, both excluding destination. The destination charges differ too, at $1,995 on the gas car and $1,800 on the EV.
Which has more cargo space, the Equinox or the Equinox EV?
The gas Equinox: 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded and 29.8 behind the second row, against 57.2 and 26.4 in the Equinox EV. The gas car is the shorter vehicle and still the larger hold, because a battery pack takes floor depth.
Which one is better for a Lehigh Valley commute?
Both cover it comfortably. A 40-mile round trip five days a week is 200 miles, well inside the EV's 319-mile front-drive range on a single overnight charge, and equally inside a tank on the gas car. The deciding factor is whether you can charge where you park: with home charging the EV refills while you sleep, and without it the gas car's three-minute fill is the simpler routine.
Do the Equinox and Equinox EV tow the same amount?
Yes. Both are rated to tow up to 1,500 pounds, properly equipped. That covers a small utility trailer or a pair of personal watercraft on either car.
Which one has more ground clearance for winter?
The gas Equinox, at 8.08 inches against the Equinox EV's 6.4. The ACTIV trim pairs that clearance with all-terrain tires and a suspension tuned for them, which is the most sure-footed configuration in the family on an unplowed street.
Can I get Super Cruise on either one?
Hands-free Super Cruise is an Equinox EV feature only; no 2027 gas Equinox offers it on any trim. Adaptive Cruise Control is standard on the Equinox EV, and the gas Equinox carries Chevy Safety Assist as standard with HD Surround Vision and Rear Cross Traffic Braking available.
How long does the Equinox EV take to charge at home?
About 9.5 hours for a full charge on a 240-volt home charger, using the standard 11.5 kW onboard charging module. Its NACS port also plugs into NACS-native public DC fast charging, where Chevrolet publishes up to 80 miles of range added in 10 minutes.
Are the Equinox and Equinox EV the same size?
No. The Equinox EV is 190.6 inches long on a 116.3-inch wheelbase; the gas Equinox is 183.2 inches on a 107.5-inch wheelbase. The EV is the longer, lower car with more front-seat room; the gas car has more rear legroom and more cargo volume.
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