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Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Chevrolet Equinox EV and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are compact electric SUVs aimed at buyers moving from gas crossovers to EVs. The Equinox EV targets practical families and daily commuters who want solid range and lower pricing. The Ioniq 5 focuses on buyers who want a modern interior, flexible space, and highly capable tech for mixed driving needs.
Range is close but tilted slightly toward the Ioniq 5 in higher trims. The Equinox EV delivers about 285 to 319 miles. The Ioniq 5 ranges from about 220 to 303 miles depending on battery size and drivetrain. Charging patterns differ. The Equinox EV supports up to around 150 kW DC fast charging and up to about 11.5 kW AC home charging. The Ioniq 5 supports up to 233 kW DC fast charging and up to 10.9 kW AC, reducing long-distance charging stops.
Price shows a clear spread. The Equinox EV starts around $34,995, making it one of the more affordable electric SUVs. The Ioniq 5 starts higher, generally above $40,000, and increases with AWD or larger battery options. The Equinox EV is rolling out broadly across North America. The Ioniq 5 is widely available in many markets with multiple trims. This comparison helps you choose between a lower-entry EV with solid range and a more tech-rich crossover with advanced charging.
Within each brand, the Equinox EV sits alongside the Chevrolet Blazer EV and other future Ultium-based models. The Ioniq 5 shares Hyundai’s EV lineup with the Ioniq 6 sedan and upcoming Ioniq 7 SUV. Rival EVs for the Equinox EV include the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Nissan Ariya, and Tesla Model Y. For the Ioniq 5, rivals include the Kia EV6, Volkswagen ID.4, and Tesla Model Y.
The Equinox EV offers lower entry price, competitive range, and efficient charging, but interior material quality feels basic and acceleration is moderate. The Ioniq 5 delivers faster charging speeds, a spacious interior, and strong tech features, but costs more and range varies by configuration.
QUICK VERDICT; Choose the Equinox EV for lower entry cost and balanced range. Choose the Ioniq 5 for stronger charging performance and a more feature-rich interior.
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| Price | $35,000.00 $44,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | Chevrolet Hyundai |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date | 2022, September 08 2024, March 04 |
| Availability Status | Available to order. Released 2024, Q1 Available to order. Released 2024, July |
| Country of origin | United States South Korea |
| Base Price (USD) |
$ 35,000 - Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD $ 40,300 - Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD € 44,000 £ 40,000 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD € 51,700 £ 43,400 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD € 59,400 £ 50,900 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
85 kWh total
63 kWh total - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 84 kWh total - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 84 kWh total - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Battery Chemistry | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-Po (800V type) |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
319 mi EPA 307 mi EPA 273 mi WLTP (240 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 320 mi WLTP (310 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 308 mi WLTP (280 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Energy Consumption |
310 Wh/mi EPA - Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD 350 Wh/mi EPA - Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD 251 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 277 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 293 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) | Yes 4 levels, with steering wheel paddles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 1 110V Type 2 11.5 kW Type 2 19.2 kW (3RS AWD only) Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 150 kW
CCS 180 kW, 10-80% in 18 min - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD CCS 235 kW, 10-80% in 18 min - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD CCS 235 kW, 10-80% in 18 min - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Additional Notes |
Vehicle to load (V2L) 230V electrical outlet (3.6 KW max) |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
FWD 213 hp (157 kW) - Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD AWD 288 hp (212 kW) - Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD RWD 170 hp (125 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD RWD 228 hp (168 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD AWD 325 hp (239 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Torque (Nm) |
236 lb-ft (320 Nm) - Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD 451 Nm (333 lb-ft) - Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
7.7 sec 0-60 mph - Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD 5.8 sec 0-60 mph - Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD 8.5 sec 0-62 mph - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 7.5 sec 0-62 mph - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) | 113 mph (182 km/h) 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style | 5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Platform / Architecture | BEV3 E-GMP |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 190.6 x 76.9 x 64.8 in (4840 x 1954 x 1646 mm) 4655 x 1890 x 1605 mm (183.3 x 74.4 x 63.2 in) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.288 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 116.3 in (2954 mm) 3000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 6.4 in (163 mm) 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
US: 2287 kg curb - Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD US: 2287 kg curb - Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD EU: 1965 kg unladen, 2470 kg gross - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD EU: 2070 kg unladen, 2590 kg gross - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD EU: 2175 kg unladen, 2685 kg gross - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | 5-link independent, passive dampers Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheel Size (inches) | R19, R20, R21 R19, R20 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | US: 26.4 ft³, 57.2 ft³ max EU: 527 l, 1587 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
No
57 l 57 l 24 l |
| Towing Capacity (kg) |
Yes - Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD US: 680 kg unbraked - Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Additional Notes |
Battery thermal pre-conditioning Smart Frequency Dampers Digital Centre Mirror Digital Side Mirrors |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) | Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags 8 airbags: side, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | Front radar, front camera, 2 side cameras, rear camera. Forward Collision Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Change Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Road Sign detection, High-Beam Assist, Driver Attention System, Vehicle Ahead Indicator, Reverse Automatic Braking Front and corner radars, cameras. Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Recognition, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist 2, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Hands-On Detection |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof Type | Panoramic glass sunroof Panoramic glass roof, solar roof |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Park Assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) | 11" or 17.7" touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 11" 12.3" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Yes, projector type Yes, projector type |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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