How much does it cost to charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV at home?
$17.32 for a full charge
- Per 100 miles
- $5.37
- A month at 1,000 miles
- $53.74
- Per mile
- 5.4¢
- Gas at 30 mpg, same miles
- $149.33
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD, EPA 29.3 kWh per 100 miles, at the US average of 18.3¢ per kWh (EIA, June 2026). Filling the 85.0 kWh battery from empty takes about 94.4 kWh from the wall at 90% charging efficiency. How we calculate this
Electricity versus gasoline
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | Gas car | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 miles | $5.37 | $14.93 | $9.56 |
| A month (1,000 mi) | $53.74 | $149.33 | $95.60 |
| A year (12,000 mi) | $644.83 | $1,792.00 | $1,147.17 |
Home charging beats gas for this car as long as electricity costs less than 51.0¢ per kWh. Negative differences mean the gas car is cheaper. The 30 mpg comparison car is our assumption; see the methodology.
What it costs at other monthly mileages
| Miles a month | Energy | Electricity | Gas (30 mpg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 147 kWh | $26.87 | $74.67 |
| 750 | 220 kWh | $40.30 | $112.00 |
| 1,000 | 293 kWh | $53.74 | $149.33 |
| 1,500 | 440 kWh | $80.60 | $224.00 |
| 2,000 | 586 kWh | $107.47 | $298.67 |
Ways to spend less
- Ask your utility about a time-of-use or EV rate and schedule charging for off-peak hours; the car or charger can do it automatically.
- Precondition the cabin while the car is still plugged in, so heating or cooling comes from the grid instead of the battery.
- Keep tires at the pressure on the door-jamb sticker; underinflated tires raise consumption.
- Drive 100 fewer miles a month: saves $5.37 at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cost to charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV in every state
| Rank | State | Rate | Full charge | 1,000 mi a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 13.1¢ | $12.38 | $38.41 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $12.51 | $38.82 |
| 3 | Utah | 13.4¢ | $12.63 | $39.17 |
| 4 | Louisiana | 13.5¢ | $12.74 | $39.53 |
| 5 | Tennessee | 14.1¢ | $13.29 | $41.23 |
| 6 | Arkansas | 14.1¢ | $13.34 | $41.37 |
| 7 | North Dakota | 14.1¢ | $13.34 | $41.37 |
| 8 | Kentucky | 14.3¢ | $13.47 | $41.78 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 14.3¢ | $13.53 | $41.99 |
| 10 | Idaho | 14.4¢ | $13.57 | $42.10 |
| 11 | North Carolina | 14.7¢ | $13.92 | $43.19 |
| 12 | Mississippi | 14.9¢ | $14.05 | $43.60 |
| 13 | Washington | 14.9¢ | $14.08 | $43.69 |
| 14 | New Mexico | 15.1¢ | $14.22 | $44.13 |
| 15 | Florida | 15.1¢ | $14.26 | $44.24 |
| 16 | Montana | 15.1¢ | $14.30 | $44.36 |
| 17 | Arizona | 15.2¢ | $14.34 | $44.48 |
| 18 | Wyoming | 15.2¢ | $14.39 | $44.65 |
| 19 | South Dakota | 15.4¢ | $14.51 | $45.00 |
| 20 | West Virginia | 15.5¢ | $14.59 | $45.27 |
| 21 | South Carolina | 15.6¢ | $14.69 | $45.56 |
| 22 | Kansas | 15.7¢ | $14.84 | $46.03 |
| 23 | Iowa | 15.9¢ | $15.05 | $46.67 |
| 24 | Texas | 15.9¢ | $15.05 | $46.70 |
| 25 | Missouri | 16.2¢ | $15.32 | $47.52 |
| 26 | Oregon | 16.3¢ | $15.41 | $47.82 |
| 27 | Georgia | 16.4¢ | $15.45 | $47.93 |
| 28 | Alabama | 16.4¢ | $15.49 | $48.05 |
| 29 | Colorado | 17.1¢ | $16.18 | $50.19 |
| 30 | Virginia | 17.2¢ | $16.26 | $50.45 |
| 31 | Indiana | 17.5¢ | $16.54 | $51.30 |
| 32 | Minnesota | 17.5¢ | $16.55 | $51.33 |
| 33 | Ohio | 19.2¢ | $18.12 | $56.23 |
| 34 | Delaware | 19.3¢ | $18.22 | $56.52 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | 19.6¢ | $18.47 | $57.31 |
| 36 | Illinois | 19.9¢ | $18.79 | $58.28 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | 21.7¢ | $20.52 | $63.67 |
| 38 | Maryland | 21.8¢ | $20.63 | $63.99 |
| 39 | Michigan | 23.0¢ | $21.71 | $67.36 |
| 40 | Connecticut | 24.3¢ | $22.97 | $71.26 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | 24.4¢ | $23.04 | $71.46 |
| 42 | Vermont | 24.4¢ | $23.08 | $71.61 |
| 43 | New Jersey | 25.0¢ | $23.56 | $73.10 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | 27.0¢ | $25.51 | $79.14 |
| 45 | Alaska | 28.2¢ | $26.64 | $82.66 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | 29.2¢ | $27.61 | $85.64 |
| 47 | New York | 29.5¢ | $27.85 | $86.41 |
| 48 | Maine | 29.6¢ | $27.95 | $86.70 |
| 49 | Massachusetts | 29.6¢ | $27.97 | $86.76 |
| 50 | California | 34.7¢ | $32.81 | $101.79 |
| 51 | Hawaii | 52.7¢ | $49.79 | $154.47 |
Questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV?
About $17.32. Filling the 85.0 kWh battery from empty takes about 94.4 kWh from the wall at 90% charging efficiency. at 18.3¢ per kWh.
How much does it cost to charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV per month?
About $53.74 a month at 1,000 miles (18.3¢ per kWh), or $644.83 a year. At the EPA rating of 29.3 kWh per 100 miles, 1,000 miles take 293 kWh from the wall.
How much does it cost to charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV per mile?
5.4¢ a mile, or $5.37 per 100 miles.
Is charging a Chevrolet Equinox EV cheaper than gas?
Yes: $5.37 per 100 miles against $14.93 for a 30 mpg car at $4.48 a gallon (AAA, September 24, 2026). It stays cheaper as long as electricity costs less than 51.0¢ per kWh.
How many kWh does it take to charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Filling the 85.0 kWh battery from empty takes about 94.4 kWh from the wall at 90% charging efficiency. Most charging sessions top up part of the battery, so a typical night uses less.
Where is it cheapest to charge an EV at home?
Nevada, where 1,000 miles cost $38.41 a month. The most expensive is Hawaii at $154.47.
Sources
- EPA rating carrier: fueleconomy.gov page for 2026 Equinox EV FWD (summary: ~115 MPGe combined, 319 mi)
- EPA rating carrier: 2026 Equinox EV uses 85 kWh battery; FWD 319 mi
- U.S. EPA and DOE, fueleconomy.gov (official ratings; verify here)
- AAA, national average price of regular gasoline, September 24, 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: average price of electricity to ultimate customers, residential, June 2026 Figures transcribed from republications of this table on September 26, 2026; pending direct verification from the EIA API.
Usage assumptions (hours a day, season) are ours and listed on the methodology page. Found an error? Tell us.