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Chevrolet Equinox vs Chevrolet Equinox: fuel cost
Same job, different fuel. Five years of EPA fuel-cost data, head to head. Updated October 2026.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
2025 Chevrolet EquinoxSide by side
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Gasoline |
| EPA economy | 319 mi EPA range | 27 mpg combined |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $700 | $2,500 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $3,500 | $12,500 |
| 5-year fuel savings (EV) | $9,000 | |
What the numbers say
- The Equinox EV costs $9,000 less in fuel over five years ($3,500 vs $12,500).
- Same nameplate, same brand, same showroom — $1,800 a year apart in fuel.
- At $34,995 starting MSRP, the electric Equinox is priced like a mid-trim gas crossover before savings.
Our take
Over five years the Chevrolet Equinox saves $9,000 in fuel versus the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox ($3,500 vs $12,500). That's $1,800 a year, every year, before a single oil change. The bigger your mileage, the bigger the gap — at 20,000 miles a year, scale these figures by a third.
Fuel costs only — EPA annual estimates at 15,000 miles/year. Purchase price, insurance, and maintenance aren’t in this comparison.
Questions, answered
How much cheaper is the Chevrolet Equinox to fuel than the Chevrolet Equinox?
$9,000 over five years at EPA estimates: $3,500 vs $12,500.
What does the Chevrolet Equinox cost per year in fuel?
$700 a year at the EPA’s 15,000-miles-per-year estimate — about $58/month in electricity.
Does the fuel saving cover the price difference?
That depends on the gas car’s transaction price, which we don’t track — this page compares fuel only. But $9,000 in fuel savings plus no oil changes is the core of the EV value case.
Fuel figures: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov (annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles/year; 5-year = 5× annual). EV price is verified starting MSRP before destination. Gas trim shown is the EPA test trim stated.