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Compare the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox and Equinox EV on price, range against mpg, cargo and charging to find the right Equinox for how you drive in South Jersey.
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2027 Equinox EV share a badge and very little else. For a Burlington County buyer, sharing the Equinox badge does not mean sharing a chassis or parking footprint. Measure your parking space before visiting Route 38: the gasoline body is 183.2 inches long with axles 107.5 inches apart, whereas the electric body measures 190.6 inches with a 116.3-inch axle span. One question decides between them faster than any spec sheet: can you plug in where you park overnight in Lumberton, Mount Laurel or wherever home is.
Quick Take
The gas Equinox uses a 175-horsepower 1.5-liter turbo engine with an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. It has a different footprint and refueling routine from the electric vehicle. The ACTIV’s tires and suspension also deserve an inspection alongside the passenger layout, rather than a capability assumption drawn from its appearance.
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV is a separate battery-electric nameplate on GM’s Ultium architecture, riding a longer 116.3-inch wheelbase with an EPA-estimated 319 miles of range front-drive. Three trims carry the lineup: LT 1, LT 2 and RS. A 17.7-inch center touchscreen is standard on every trim, the charge port is the new-standard NACS connector, and the RS and LT 2 add available Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free highway driver assistance technology that the gas Equinox does not offer.
| Specification | 2027 Equinox | 2027 Equinox EV |
|---|---|---|
| Power source | 1.5L Turbo four-cylinder, 175 hp | Battery-electric drive unit |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | Single-speed direct drive |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive available | Front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive available |
| Efficiency | 25 city / 29 hwy / 27 combined mpg, front-drive | 112 city / 95 hwy / 103 combined MPGe, all-wheel drive |
| Range | 400 mi front-drive, 406 mi all-wheel drive, on a tank | 319 mi front-drive, 307 mi all-wheel drive, on a charge |
| Refuel or recharge | Gasoline refueling; 14.8-gallon tank in the listed configuration | About 9.5 hours on a 240V home charger, or up to 80 miles of range in 10 minutes on public DC fast charging |
| Max towing, properly equipped | 1,500 lbs (requires all-wheel drive) | 1,500 lbs |
| Cargo behind 2nd row / max folded | 29.8 cu ft / 63.5 cu ft | 26.4 cu ft / 57.2 cu ft |
EPA figures are estimates verified at fueleconomy.gov ; DC fast charging is available on the Equinox EV only.
| Trim | Starting MSRP | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Equinox LT | $29,000 | $1,995 |
| Equinox RS | $33,900 | $1,995 |
| Equinox ACTIV | $33,900 | $1,995 |
| Equinox EV LT 1 | $34,995 | $1,800 |
| Equinox EV LT 2 | $41,795 | $1,800 |
| Equinox EV RS | $44,095 | $1,800 |
For an accurate back-to-back quote from Lucas Chevrolet, include each vehicle’s freight, taxes, title, licensing, dealer fees and selected options beyond the base MSRP. Derived from the two starting MSRPs above, the entry-point gap between the nameplates comes to $5,995. Adding all-wheel drive to any gas Equinox trim is a further $2,000, also derived.
The gas Equinox uses a 175-horsepower 1.5-liter turbo engine with an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. It has a different footprint and refueling routine from the electric vehicle. The ACTIV’s tires and suspension also deserve an inspection alongside the passenger layout, rather than a capability assumption drawn from its appearance.
The Equinox EV offers 319 EPA-estimated miles with front-wheel drive and 307 with all-wheel drive, alongside the 17.7-inch display and available Super Cruise. Charging frequency depends on your actual trips, parking and conditions. The Equinox EV needs tire and brake maintenance, but no engine oil changes.
Both seat five. Both carry the same 3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty. Both top out at 1,500 lbs of towing when properly equipped, though the gas Equinox needs all-wheel drive to reach that number and the EV does not carry the same requirement. Both run Google built-in as standard, both rotate tires every 7,500 miles, and both include one scheduled maintenance visit at no charge within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles.
The Equinox EV offers 319 EPA-estimated miles with front-wheel drive and 307 with all-wheel drive, alongside the 17.7-inch display and available Super Cruise. Charging frequency depends on your actual trips, parking and conditions.
The gas Equinox uses a 175-horsepower 1.5-liter turbo engine with an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. It has a different footprint and refueling routine from the electric vehicle. The ACTIV’s tires and suspension also deserve an inspection alongside the passenger layout, rather than a capability assumption drawn from its appearance.
An all-wheel-drive gas Equinox ACTIV. It is built for exactly that, on all-terrain tires, a retuned suspension and 8.08 inches of clearance.
Available Super Cruise puts it at Equinox EV LT 2 or RS. No other single feature on either car changes a Mount Laurel or Marlton commute toward Trenton or Camden the way hands-free highway driving does.
The $29,000 gas Equinox LT, which already brings the 11.3-inch touchscreen, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
Either one gets the job done at 1,500 lbs properly equipped, so decide on the charging question first and let towing follow.
Lucas Chevrolet, 1622 Route 38, Lumberton Township, NJ 08048. Call (609) 288-7663 . Route 541 connects the dealership to Burlington and the Turnpike at Exit 5, and Lucas Chevrolet sits within easy reach of Moorestown, Cherry Hill, Willingboro, Hainesport and Westampton. Where the stop-and-go around the dealership gives way to highway cruising, the fuel-versus-charging argument comes down to how much of your day is spent at speed rather than idling at a light, a fair question to answer with a back-to-back test drive. Browse Equinox inventory or Equinox EV inventory , and schedule both for the same visit.
The entry-level Equinox EV costs $5,995 more than the gas LT before destination, but value depends on how you will use it. The Equinox EV has a 17.7-inch touchscreen and offers Super Cruise on LT 2 and RS.
The gas Equinox has more listed cargo volume: 29.8 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 63.5 with it folded, compared with 26.4 and 57.2 for the EV.
Both nameplates have a separately scoped maximum of 1,500 pounds when properly equipped. The gas Equinox requires its 1.5-liter turbo engine and all-wheel drive for that rating; the EV has its own configuration requirements.
The Equinox EV is longer at 190.6 inches with a 116.3-inch wheelbase; the gas Equinox measures 183.2 inches on a 107.5-inch wheelbase. The gas vehicle has the higher listed ground clearance, however.
No, Super Cruise is not offered on the 2027 gas Equinox. It is available on the Equinox EV, so ask Lucas to identify an equipped electric vehicle if hands-free assistance matters.
Home charging is estimated at about 9.5 hours on a suitable 240-volt charger, while DC fast charging can add up to 80 miles in about 10 minutes. Those figures describe different charging tasks and conditions.
The Equinox EV avoids engine-oil and engine-air-filter service because it has no combustion engine. Tires, brakes and cabin filtration still need attention.
Yes, arrange a gas Equinox and Equinox EV comparison with Lucas and specify the configurations you want to drive.
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Next Step
Compare a gas Equinox and an Equinox EV on a test drive that reflects your passenger and road needs. Discuss the service differences and charging arrangement before choosing, then have Lucas explain financing or lease terms for the selected vehicle. Lucas Chevrolet can value your trade-in and review its loan payoff.
