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Chevrolet Equinox vs Volkswagen ID.4
Two of the most cross-shopped electric cars, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
2025 Volkswagen ID.4Side by side
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $34,995 | $45,095 |
| EPA range | 319 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 108 MPGe | 113 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 85.0 kWh | 77.0 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 150 kW | 175 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~12 min | ~10 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $700 | $650 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.05 | $0.04 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $8,500 | $8,750 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
What the numbers say
- 2026 Chevrolet Equinox goes farther: 319 vs 291 mi of EPA range.
- 2026 Chevrolet Equinox costs less up front: $10,100 less ($34,995 vs $45,095 starting MSRP).
- 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is more efficient: 113 vs 108 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 road-trips faster: ~10 vs ~12 minutes of DC fast charging per 100 miles of range.
- 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is cheaper to fuel: $650 vs $700 a year (EPA estimate).
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Chevrolet Equinox or the Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox: 319 vs 291 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Chevrolet Equinox or the Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, starting at $34,995 MSRP before destination (vs $45,095). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Chevrolet Equinox or the Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4, peaking at 175 kW DC (vs 150 kW). Real-world peaks vary with battery temperature.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.