What does a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox cost to run?
LT FWD, 27 mpg
$1,422a year in fuel
- 11.9 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $37,333.
- Median SUV: $1,600 a year (156 models, 2026).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT FWD | $28,800 | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | $37,333 |
| LT AWD | $30,800 | 26 mpg | $1,477 | $0.12 | $39,662 |
| RS FWD | $33,600 | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | $42,133 |
| ACTIV FWD | $33,600 | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | $42,133 |
| EV LT 1 FWD | $34,995 | 31.1 kWh/100 mi | $634 | $0.05 | $38,799 |
| EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD | $34,995 | 31.1 kWh/100 mi | $634 | $0.05 | $38,799 |
| RS AWD | $35,600 | 26 mpg | $1,477 | $0.12 | $44,462 |
| ACTIV AWD | $35,600 | 26 mpg | $1,477 | $0.12 | $44,462 |
| EV LT 1 AWD | $40,295 | 103 MPGe | $668 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.06 | $44,300 |
| EV LT 2 FWD | $41,795 | 31.1 kWh/100 mi | $634 | $0.05 | $45,599 |
| EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWD | $41,795 | 31.1 kWh/100 mi | $634 | $0.05 | $45,599 |
| EV RS FWD | $44,095 | 31.1 kWh/100 mi | $634 | $0.05 | $47,899 |
| EV LT 2 AWD | $45,095 | 103 MPGe | $668 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.06 | $49,100 |
| EV RS AWD | $44,095 to $47,395 | 103 MPGe | $668 (estimated from MPGe) | $0.06 | Not established |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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