Rates updated July 2026 · Electricity: U.S. EIA · Range: EPA estimate, longest-range trim
Charging a Chevrolet Equinox EV from empty to full at home costs about $17.29 at the US average electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh. Depending on where you live, that ranges from $12.01 in Louisiana to $45.33 in Hawaii.
Per mile, the Chevrolet Equinox EV costs about 5.4¢ at the national average, versus about 14.3¢ for a 28-mpg gas car at $4.00 a gallon. Over 1,000 miles a month that's roughly $54 versus $143.
How long does a Chevrolet Equinox EV take to charge at home?
| Charger | 20% → 80% | 0% → 100% | Miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – 120V wall outlet (1.4 kW) | 42 h 51 min | 71 h 26 min | 4 |
| Level 2 – 32A (7.7 kW) | 7 h 22 min | 12 h 16 min | 26 |
| Level 2 – 40A / NEMA 14-50 (9.6 kW) | 5 h 54 min | 9 h 50 min | 32 |
| Level 2 – 48A hardwired (11.5 kW) | 4 h 56 min | 8 h 13 min | 39 |
Actual speed is limited by the car's onboard charger and slows near 100%. Check your trim's maximum AC charging rate before buying a 48A charger.
Your Chevrolet Equinox EV charging cost calculator
Assumes Level 2 home charging at 90% efficiency and EPA-rated range. Electricity rates: EIA residential averages, July 2026.
Cost to charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV in every state
| State | Rate | Full charge | Per 1,000 mi | Saved vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $12.01 | $38 | $105 |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | $12.06 | $38 | $105 |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | $12.39 | $39 | $104 |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $12.67 | $40 | $103 |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $12.95 | $41 | $102 |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | $12.97 | $41 | $102 |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $13.01 | $41 | $102 |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $13.04 | $41 | $102 |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $13.53 | $42 | $100 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $13.55 | $42 | $100 |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $13.56 | $43 | $100 |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $13.73 | $43 | $100 |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | $13.89 | $44 | $99 |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | $14.16 | $44 | $98 |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $14.20 | $44 | $98 |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $14.32 | $45 | $98 |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | $14.42 | $45 | $98 |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $14.52 | $46 | $97 |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | $14.53 | $46 | $97 |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $14.61 | $46 | $97 |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $14.90 | $47 | $96 |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | $15.00 | $47 | $96 |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | $15.08 | $47 | $96 |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | $15.10 | $47 | $96 |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | $15.20 | $48 | $95 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $15.20 | $48 | $95 |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $15.37 | $48 | $95 |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $15.49 | $49 | $94 |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | $15.80 | $50 | $93 |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | $16.06 | $50 | $93 |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $16.48 | $52 | $91 |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | $16.58 | $52 | $91 |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | $17.45 | $55 | $88 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $18.00 | $56 | $86 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $18.15 | $57 | $86 |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | $18.37 | $58 | $85 |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | $20.22 | $63 | $79 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $20.51 | $64 | $79 |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | $21.77 | $68 | $75 |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $22.43 | $70 | $73 |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $22.82 | $72 | $71 |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $23.79 | $75 | $68 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $25.12 | $79 | $64 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $26.72 | $84 | $59 |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | $27.23 | $85 | $58 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | $28.24 | $89 | $54 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $28.80 | $90 | $53 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | $30.61 | $96 | $47 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $31.74 | $100 | $43 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $45.33 | $142 | $1 |
Compare with other EVs
Tesla Model Y ($16.07), Tesla Model 3 ($16.07), Hyundai IONIQ 5 ($17.09), Toyota bZ ($15.20), Ford Mustang Mach-E ($18.51), Honda Prologue ($17.29), Lexus RZ ($15.67), Cadillac LYRIQ ($20.75), Kia EV6 ($17.09), Kia EV9 ($20.30), Hyundai IONIQ 9 ($22.38), Nissan LEAF ($15.26), Volkswagen ID.4 ($16.68), Chevrolet Bolt ($13.22), Ford F-150 Lightning ($26.65), Tesla Cybertruck ($25.02) . Full-charge costs at the US average rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV?
About $17.29 at the US average home electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh, including typical Level 2 charging losses. It ranges from $12.01 in Louisiana to $45.33 in Hawaii.
How long does it take to charge a Chevrolet Equinox EV at home?
On a 40-amp Level 2 charger (9.6 kW), going from 20% to 80% takes about 5 h 54 min, assuming the car accepts that rate. On a standard 120V outlet the same top-up takes about 42 h 51 min.
Is a Chevrolet Equinox EV cheaper to run than a gas car?
At the US average electricity rate it costs about 5.4¢ per mile to charge at home, versus about 14.3¢ per mile for a 28-mpg car at $4.00 a gallon.