Chevy Equinox EV vs Kia EV6: 2027 Equinox EV vs 2026 EV6 Compared
Last updated: October 19, 2026 | Emich Chevrolet, Lakewood | Specs from each manufacturer
The 2027 Chevy Equinox EV and Kia EV6 are two-row EVs with seating for five, native NACS charge ports and the same 319-mile maximum EPA range. The Equinox EV costs less, holds more cargo and offers available hands-free driving on the LT 2 and RS; the EV6 makes more power with AWD, tows more and has a longer warranty. Here is the 2027 Equinox EV against the 2026 EV6, the newest EV6 Kia offers, using each manufacturer’s published specs.
Quick Verdict
The 2027 Equinox EV starts at $34,995, or $38,295 with AWD, vs $37,900 for the 2026 EV6 Light and $45,200 for the EV6 with AWD. Both top out at 319 miles, but the EV6 Light is rated at 237, and with AWD the Equinox EV goes farther (307 vs 295 miles). The Equinox EV also holds more cargo (57.2 vs 46.7 cu ft), and Super Cruise is available on the LT 2 and RS. The EV6 makes 320 hp with AWD vs 300, accepts up to 240 kW on DC fast chargers, tows up to 2,700 lbs (Wind, GT-Line with hitch) and has a 10-year battery warranty.
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The Matchup: Price and Space vs Power and Warranty
Kia’s website shows the 2026 EV6 with the note “Limited inventory available,” and Kia has not published 2027 EV6 pricing or specifications, so the 2026 is the newest EV6 it offers. The 2027 Equinox EV is the current model on chevrolet.com. Both have native NACS ports; 2026 Equinox EVs, still on dealer lots, use a CCS1 port and need an adapter for Tesla Superchargers.
Every Equinox EV has an 85 kWh battery, with 220 hp (FWD) or 300 hp and 355 lb-ft (AWD). The EV6 Light uses a 63.0 kWh battery and 167 hp; the Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line use an 84.0 kWh battery with 225 hp in RWD form or 320 hp and 446 lb-ft with AWD, which adds $4,000 ($4,300 on the GT-Line). Kia quotes 0–60 mph in 5.0 seconds for AWD models; Chevrolet does not publish a 0–60 time.
The EV6 is lower and shorter (184.8 vs 190.6 in.) with a little more rear legroom (39.0 vs 38.0 in.), but the Equinox EV holds more: 26.4 cu ft behind the rear seat and 57.2 with it folded, vs 24.4 and 46.7. The EV6 is rated to tow up to 2,700 lbs, and Kia offers its $620 hitch on the Wind and GT-Line; the Equinox EV tows up to 1,500 lbs, with a factory hitch on the LT 2 and RS. Ground clearance is 6.4 inches for the Equinox EV vs 6.1 for the EV6.
Equinox EV vs EV6 Specs
| Spec | 2027 Chevy Equinox EV | 2026 Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (excl. destination) | $34,995 (LT 1 FWD); $38,295 with AWD; $1,800 destination | $37,900 (Light RWD); $45,200 with AWD; $1,545 destination |
| Power | 220 hp (FWD); 300 hp / 355 lb-ft (AWD) | 167 hp (Light); 225 hp (RWD); 320 hp / 446 lb-ft (AWD) |
| Max EPA range | 319 mi (FWD) | 319 mi (Long Range RWD) |
| EPA range, AWD | 307 mi | 295 mi (19-in. wheels); 270 mi (GT-Line) |
| EPA efficiency (combined) | 108 MPGe (FWD) | 115 MPGe (Light RWD) |
| DC fast charging | Up to 80 mi in 10 min; 150 kW peak (Chevrolet’s 2026 figure) | 240 kW peak (Light 180 kW); 10–80% in about 20 min at 350 kW |
| Onboard AC charger | 11.5 kW | 10.9 kW |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs (factory hitch on LT 2, RS) | 2,700 lbs (Wind, GT-Line with $620 hitch) |
| Cargo behind rear seat | 26.4 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 57.2 cu ft | 46.7 cu ft |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in. | 39.0 in. |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in. | 6.1 in. |
| Screens | 17.7-in. touchscreen; 11-in. driver display | 12.3-in. touchscreen; 12.3-in. driver display |
| Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Not offered (Google built-in) | Wireless, standard |
| Hands-free driving | Super Cruise, available on LT 2 and RS | Not offered (Highway Driving Assist 2 on Wind, GT-Line) |
| Warranty | 3 yr/36,000 mi; battery 8 yr/100,000 mi | 5 yr/60,000 mi; battery 10 yr/100,000 mi |
Sources: chevrolet.com and Build & Price (2027 Equinox EV); kia.com 2026 EV6 pages and Kia America’s 2026 EV6 pricing and specifications; fueleconomy.gov. Kia has not published 2027 EV6 pricing or specifications. Chevrolet lists a 150 kW DC peak for the 2026 Equinox EV but no kW figure for 2027, and neither maker says whether its battery figure is usable capacity. Bold marks the better figure.
By the Numbers
Starting price
MSRP excluding destination. Lower is better.
EPA-estimated range
Max cargo (behind 1st row)
Charging: Supercharger Access, Speed and Home
The 2027 Equinox EV and the EV6 both have a native NACS port for Tesla Superchargers; 2026 Equinox EVs need a $275 NACS DC adapter. Kia lists a NACS-to-CCS adapter as available for other networks; Chevrolet sells a CCS1 DC adapter for the Equinox EV ($299). Kia rates the EV6 at up to 240 kW (180 kW for the Light) and about 20 minutes from 10 to 80% on a 350 kW charger, based on its own testing. Chevrolet says the 2027 Equinox EV adds up to 80 miles of range in 10 minutes and lists 150 kW for the 2026 model.
At home, every Equinox EV comes with a Dual Level Charge Cord that plugs into a standard 120-volt outlet or, with its other end, a 240-volt NEMA 14-50 outlet at up to 7.7 kW. Its 11.5 kW onboard charger needs a professionally installed 48-amp charge station to reach full speed. The EV6 includes a dual-level 120V/240V portable cable and has a 10.9 kW onboard charger. The Equinox EV can back up a home with GM Energy hardware sold separately; the EV6 Wind and GT-Line have vehicle-to-load power outlets.
Hands-Free Driving: Super Cruise vs Highway Driving Assist 2
Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free driver assistance system, is available on the Equinox EV LT 2 and RS, not the LT 1. It comes in the $3,945 Active Safety Package 3, which requires Convenience Package II ($3,100 on the LT 2, $2,495 on the RS), so the real added cost is $7,045 on an LT 2 or $6,440 on an RS. Three years of OnStar One with Super Cruise are included; after that, GM says plans start at $39.99 a month. It also works hands-free while trailering, with lane changes disabled, and the driver must always pay attention. Kia offers Highway Driving Assist 2 on the EV6 Wind and GT-Line (Highway Driving Assist on Light trims), does not call it hands-free and lists no subscription for it.
Reasons to Choose Each
Choose the Chevy Equinox EV if you want
- A lower price: $34,995 with FWD or $38,295 with AWD
- More range with AWD (307 vs 295 miles)
- More cargo space (57.2 vs 46.7 cu ft)
- Available Super Cruise hands-free driving (LT 2 and RS)
- A 17.7-inch touchscreen and an 11-inch driver display
Choose the Kia EV6 if you want
- More AWD power (320 hp, 446 lb-ft)
- DC fast charging at up to 240 kW
- Up to 2,700-lb towing (Wind, GT-Line with hitch)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- A 5-year/60,000-mile basic and 10-year/100,000-mile battery warranty
Interior and Technology
Every Equinox EV has a 17.7-inch touchscreen and an 11-inch driver display, and Chevrolet says the 17.7-inch screen is the largest among EVs in its class, based on its latest available competitive data. It runs Google built-in, which requires a service plan, and does not offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The EV6 has a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch driver display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, and a head-up display on the GT-Line; the Equinox EV offers one on the LT 2 and RS.
Adaptive cruise control is standard on both. Every Equinox EV adds Chevy Safety Assist, Blind Zone Steering Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Braking; every EV6 has Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist and Safe Exit Assist. NHTSA gives the 2026 EV6 five stars overall, and IIHS tested the 2026 EV6 without an award. NHTSA has not rated the 2027 Equinox EV yet; the 2026 Equinox EV earned five stars overall, and IIHS has not rated the Equinox EV.
The Bottom Line
Both reach 319 miles in their longest-range versions and plug straight into Tesla Superchargers. Kia notes limited EV6 inventory, so check availability; for Chevrolet, see every trim in our Chevy Equinox EV guide.
If more AWD power, 240 kW DC charging, towing or the longer warranty matter more to you, the EV6 is the better fit. If you want a lower price and more cargo space, the Equinox EV is the smarter buy, and the LT 2 and RS offer hands-free Super Cruise.
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Equinox EV vs EV6 FAQs
Which is cheaper, the Equinox EV or the EV6?
The 2027 Equinox EV starts at $34,995 with FWD and $38,295 with AWD (Build & Price adds $2,000 of required packages to the LT 1 AWD). The 2026 EV6 starts at $37,900 for the Light RWD and $45,200 with AWD. Destination is $1,800 for Chevrolet and $1,545 for Kia.
Is there a 2027 Kia EV6?
Kia has not published 2027 EV6 pricing or specifications. Its website shows the 2026 EV6 with the note “Limited inventory available.”
Which goes farther on a charge?
Both top out at 319 miles: the Equinox EV FWD and the EV6 Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line with RWD. With AWD, the Equinox EV is rated at 307 miles vs 295 for the EV6 on 19-inch wheels. The EV6 Light is rated at 237.
Which has more cargo space?
The Equinox EV: 26.4 cu ft behind the rear seat and 57.2 with it folded, vs 24.4 and 46.7 for the EV6.
Which tows more?
The EV6, at up to 2,700 lbs on the Wind and GT-Line with Kia’s $620 hitch. The Equinox EV tows up to 1,500 lbs, with a factory hitch on the LT 2 and RS.
Sources: chevrolet.com 2027 and 2026 Equinox EV pages, chevrolet.com Build & Price, GM News, fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA for Chevrolet; each competitor’s official website, specifications, price sheets and press materials, fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA and IIHS for the rival, reviewed October 19, 2026. MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, license, dealer fees and options; destination charges differ by brand. EPA-estimated range; actual range varies with temperature, terrain, battery age and condition, loading and how you drive. Charging times vary with charger output, battery temperature and state of charge. Towing ratings depend on configuration and equipment; review the owner’s manual before towing. Super Cruise and other hands-free or assisted driving systems require an active plan or trial where noted and work only on compatible roads; always pay attention to the road. Driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle safely; read the owner’s manual for feature limitations. Incentive information is general and not tax advice; eligibility depends on the buyer and the vehicle. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Emich Chevrolet sells new Chevrolet vehicles.