Chevrolet Equinox EV MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Equinox EV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2024 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 109 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 96 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 108 mpg | 96 mpg | #16 of 77 (80th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 109 mpg | 109 mpg | #18 of 82 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 108 mpg | 108 mpg | #18 of 71 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 103 mpg | 103 mpg | #6 of 49 (90th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Equinox EV placed highest in 2027 at #6 of 49, and lowest in 2025 at #18 of 82. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 112 | 95 | 103 | 111.7 | 0.1 | $750 | 307 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 117 | 100 | 108 | 106.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 319 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 117 | 100 | 109 | 105.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 319 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 101 | 90 | 96 | 119.8 | 0.1 | $800 | 285 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 117 | 99 | 108 | 106.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 319 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 → 2025 | 108 → 109 mpg | +1 mpg | 106 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 109 → 108 mpg | -1 mpg | 106 gal |
| 2026 → 2027 | 108 → 103 mpg | -5 mpg | 112 gal |
What Equinox EV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV burns 112 to 112 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $335 | $335 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $391 | $391 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $447 | $447 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $750 to $750 a year in fuel, or $7,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 103 mpg the Chevrolet Equinox EV is 74 mpg better the median, which is worth about $997 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.