Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai Ioniq 5

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Edmunds and KBB compare specs. We compare the three things that actually move dollars over the ownership cycle.

Resale Retention (vs MSRP)
Chevrolet Equinox EV
55.2% 2024 model at 2 years · $23,900 avg used · C
Hyundai Ioniq 5
54.5% 2024 model at 2 years · $22,600 avg used · C
Chevrolet Equinox EV holds value better by 0.7 percentage points at 2 years old (2024 models).
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Battery Warranty
Chevrolet Equinox EV
8 yr / 100,000 mi 75% SOH floor · transferable
Hyundai Ioniq 5
10 yr / 100,000 mi 70% SOH floor · transferable
Neither warranty is stronger on every term: the Chevrolet Equinox EV's guarantees more of the battery's capacity (75% vs 70%), while the Hyundai Ioniq 5's runs longer (10 years vs 8). Both cover 100,000 miles.
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Annual Insurance (published averages)
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$2,137–$2,772/yr QuinStreet $2,772 · MoneyGeek $2,137 · midpoint $2,450
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Publishers disagree
No published range for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 yet (two publishers agreeing on the same basis), so we don't compare insurance here.
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The verdict

For most buyers, the Chevrolet Equinox EV is the smarter buy: $34,995 gets you 319 miles of EPA range — 74 more than the $35,250 Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range — the best range-per-dollar among compact electric SUVs. The honest exception is anyone who depends on DC fast charging: the Ioniq 5's 800V platform charges in roughly half the time, its native NACS port skips the $275 adapter a 2026 Chevy needs at Superchargers (the 2027 Equinox EV now has a NACS port too), and its 10-year battery warranty outlasts GM's by two years. Home charger, buy the Chevy; road-tripper, buy the Hyundai.

Price and value: $255 apart at the bottom, a real choice above it

The base math is almost comical: $34,995 for the Equinox EV 1LT FWD versus $35,250 for the 2027 Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range — Hyundai cut 2026 Ioniq 5 prices by $7,600-$9,800 once the federal tax credit ended September 30, 2025, and the 2027 car keeps most of that cut. But the Chevy's base price buys 319 miles of range; the Hyundai's buys 245. To match range you need the $37,750 Ioniq 5 SE Long Range RWD (318 miles). Up the ladder, the Equinox 2LT AWD ($45,395) and RS AWD ($47,695) both undercut the Ioniq 5 Limited AWD ($49,125).

Range and charging: Chevy wins miles, Hyundai wins minutes

Equinox EV range runs 319 miles (FWD) and 307 (AWD) for 2027 (a 2026 AWD car with the optional 19 kW onboard charger was rated 288); the Ioniq 5 spans 245 to 318 (221 for the Ioniq 5 N). Charging flips the script. The Ioniq 5's 800V architecture does 10-80% in roughly 18-20 minutes on a high-power CCS station, and it's had a native NACS port since MY2025 — it plugs into Tesla Superchargers with no adapter, though 400V V3 stalls slow it down. The Equinox EV keeps a CCS1 port through MY2026, peaks around 150 kW for a 10-80% charge of about 42 minutes by Chevrolet's 2026 figure, and needs GM's $275 NACS adapter for Superchargers; the 2027 Equinox EV, now on sale, adds a standard NACS port.

Space and practicality: same footprint mission, different philosophies

Both are five-seaters with near-identical cargo holds — 26.4 cubic feet behind the Equinox's rear seats, 26.3 for the Ioniq 5. The Chevy is the longer vehicle overall (about 190 inches versus 183), while the Hyundai's longer 118.1-inch wheelbase and flat floor open up a limo-like rear seat, plus a sliding center console and a small frunk the Chevy lacks. Tech is a genuine fork: the Equinox's 17.7-inch screen runs Google Built-In but offers no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; the Ioniq 5 supports both wirelessly and adds V2L power output.

Performance: neither maker publishes a 0-60

Neither maker publishes a 0-60 mph time for these cars: Hyundai's 2027 Ioniq 5 specifications list power and torque only, and Chevrolet gives none for the Equinox EV, so we don't rank them on acceleration or substitute magazine tests. On output, the Ioniq 5 runs from 168 hp on the SE Standard Range and 225 hp on the long-range RWD trims to 320 hp and 446 lb-ft on the dual-motor AWD trims, against 300 hp for the Equinox EV AWD. Neither is slow, and the Ioniq 5 AWD is the most powerful configuration in either lineup for similar money.

Who should buy which

Buy the Equinox EV if you charge at home and want the most range for the least money — 319 miles at $34,995 is the value benchmark, and the AWD trims undercut Hyundai's equivalents. Buy the Ioniq 5 if you fast-charge on road trips: charging stops take roughly half as long, no adapter is needed at Superchargers, the AWD version is far quicker, and Hyundai's 10-year battery warranty beats Chevy's 8. Insurance doesn't separate them: publishers' averages for the Ioniq 5 disagree widely, from $1,962 (MoneyGeek) to $3,397 (QuinStreet) a year, against $2,137–$2,772 for the Equinox EV; two-year resale is a wash in our depreciation data.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chevrolet Equinox EV better than the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
The Equinox EV is better if you charge at home and want maximum range per dollar; the Ioniq 5 is better if you fast-charge often. For $34,995 the Equinox delivers 319 miles — 74 more than the $35,250 Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range. But the Ioniq 5 charges 10-80% in roughly 18-20 minutes on a high-power station versus about 42 minutes for the Chevy, per Chevrolet's 2026 specs, and carries a longer 10-year battery warranty.
Should I buy the Equinox EV or the Ioniq 5?
Buy the Equinox EV if most of your charging happens at home or work — its base trim's 319-mile range at $34,995 is the best range-per-dollar among compact electric SUVs. Buy the Ioniq 5 if you road-trip regularly: its 800V architecture roughly halves DC fast-charging stops, it plugs into Tesla Superchargers natively with no adapter, and Hyundai backs the battery for 10 years versus Chevy's 8.
Chevy Equinox EV vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: which charges faster?
The Ioniq 5 charges much faster. Its 800V system goes 10-80% in roughly 18-20 minutes on a high-power CCS station (using its included adapter), while the Equinox EV needs about 42 minutes, by Chevrolet's 2026 figure. The Ioniq 5 also has a native NACS port since MY2025, so it plugs straight into Tesla Superchargers — though 400V V3 Superchargers slow it down. The Equinox keeps a CCS1 port through MY2026 and needs GM's $275 adapter for Superchargers.
Which has more range, the Equinox EV or the Ioniq 5?
The Equinox EV wins on base-model range: 319 EPA miles at $34,995 versus 245 miles for the $35,250 Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range. The gap closes if you spend more — the Ioniq 5 SE with the larger battery is rated at 318 miles for $37,750. With AWD it's Equinox 307 miles versus Ioniq 5's 290; an AWD Equinox with the 19 kW onboard charger is rated at 288.
Equinox EV vs Ioniq 5: which holds value better?
They're effectively tied on resale. Our depreciation data shows two-year retention of roughly 55% for both (Equinox EV 55.2%, Ioniq 5 54.5%) — close enough to call a wash, and right around the median for 2-year-old EVs in today's used market. Both have trended down over the last 90 days; the Ioniq 5's 800V charging stays a selling point on the used market, while the Equinox benefits from steady demand for affordable 300-mile EVs.
Can the Chevy Equinox EV use Tesla Superchargers?
Yes, but it needs GM's NACS adapter, which lists at $275 — the Equinox EV keeps a CCS1 port through the 2026 model year; the 2027 Equinox EV, on Chevrolet's site from $34,995, has a standard NACS port. The Ioniq 5 has had a native NACS port since MY2025, so it plugs into Superchargers with no adapter, and it includes a CCS1 adapter for high-power stations like Electrify America.
Which is cheaper to own, the Equinox EV or the Ioniq 5?
The Ioniq 5 has the edge on battery coverage: Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile battery warranty outlasts Chevy's 8-year/100,000-mile coverage (Hyundai guarantees 70% capacity, Chevrolet 75%). Insurance doesn't settle it: publishers disagree on the Ioniq 5 ($1,962 to $3,397 a year), while the Equinox EV's same-basis averages run $2,137–$2,772. Note that neither qualifies for the federal EV tax credit, which ended September 30, 2025 — Hyundai's $7,600-$9,800 price cut for 2026 was its answer to that.

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