2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Comparison
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Comparison
Our pick against the 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, starting with how far it goes. With its standard 11.5 kW module, it earns EPA-estimated ratings of 319 miles with FWD and 307 with AWD, against 318 for the 84-kWh IONIQ 5 with RWD and 290 for the SE and SEL with AWD.
Add a 17.7-inch diagonal touchscreen on every trim and available Super Cruise on LT 2 and RS, and the case gets stronger. Further down, each section takes one topic, from charging to size and towing, with EPA, Chevrolet and Hyundai figures tied to each trim and drivetrain. The two SUVs are laid out by Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice so you can check them against a week of US-41 errands and I-75 trips. Temperature, terrain and loading affect actual range, and charger output and battery condition affect actual charge times.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Range, Charging & Performance
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EPA-estimated range splits three ways in this 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV lineup: 319 miles with FWD, 307 with AWD on its standard 11.5 kW module, and 288 on RS AWD fitted with available 19.2 kW charging. Each of those tops the AWD Limited and XRT versions of the IONIQ 5, and the 85 kWh pack accepts 150 kW at public DC fast chargers, with 42 minutes as Chevrolet’s 10% to 80% figure.
Battery choice frames any 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 decision. EPA-estimated range reads 245 miles for the 63-kWh SE Standard Range and 318 for SE, SEL and Limited with RWD and 84 kWh, while AWD runs from 290 down to 259 by trim. Every Equinox EV uses the same 85 kWh battery, and its 11.5 kW AWD figure of 307 sits above every AWD IONIQ 5.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
- EPA-estimated 319 miles FWD, 307 AWD with 11.5 kW module
- 355 lb-ft, 300 hp with AWD; 243 lb-ft, 220 hp FWD
- 10-minute public DC fast charge adds up to 84 miles, FWD
- CCS port reaches Tesla Superchargers via available GM-approved NACS DC adapter
2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5
- EPA-estimated 318 miles RWD, 290 AWD on SE and SEL
- 446 lb-ft, 320 hp AWD; 258 lb-ft, 225 hp 84-kWh RWD
- 10-80% in 20 minutes: CCS adapter, 800V charger above 250 kW
- Native NACS port, CCS adapter included for other networks
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Technology
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Standard screens in a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV measure 17.7 inches diagonally for the center touchscreen, 5.4 inches larger than the IONIQ 5, and 11 inches diagonally for the Driver Information Center. Navigation comes through Google built-in compatibility, which requires a select service plan, and OnStar Basics runs eight years as standard. LT 2 and RS add wireless phone charging.
Two 12.3-inch displays sit in every 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5, touchscreen and digital cluster, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto run wirelessly. A wireless phone charger starts at SEL, and XRT and Limited bring Bose audio. For everyday use, we would take the larger center display in the Chevrolet.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Driver Information Center: 11-inch diagonal; center touchscreen: 17.7-inch diagonal
- Remote start via smartphone app, 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capable
- Available Convenience Package II adds head-up display on LT 2, RS
- Four USB Type-C ports: two charge and data, two for charging
2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with onboard navigation on every trim
- Vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot, data plan required, on every trim
- XRT, Limited get Digital Key 2 Premium; Limited adds head-up display
- Five USB-C outlets across the first and second rows
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Safety Features
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Six Chevy Safety Assist features lead a standard roster of safety and driver assistance items, over 20 strong, on this 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance, an available LT 2 and RS feature, works across compatible roads that exceed 630,000 miles, and it is the first option we would add. Drivers must always pay attention.
Every 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries eight airbags, and Hyundai SmartSense brings Smart Cruise Control 2 and Safe Exit Assist. SEL and above step up to Highway Driving Assist 2, which helps center the vehicle, hold a set speed and distance, and assist lane changes. Hands-free highway driving on compatible roads is what available Super Cruise adds on the Equinox EV.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
- IntelliBeam and Automatic Emergency Braking within Chevy Safety Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control, Reverse Automatic Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Braking standard
- HD Surround Vision: LT 2, RS standard; LT 1 available
- OnStar One covers Super Cruise 3 years; eligible paid plan after
2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5
- Eight airbags on every trim, including rear side airbags
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist on every trim
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist on SEL, XRT and Limited
- Blind-Spot View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist on XRT, Limited
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Interior & Cargo Space
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Front legroom of 41.65 inches and 38.00 in the second row describe this 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV in LT 1 FWD form. Cargo space reads 26.4 cu ft behind that row and 57.2 cu ft maximum. On LT 2 and RS the front seats and wheel have heat as standard, and LT 1 can add both.
Five also ride in a 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5, where rear seats split 60/40, recline and slide on all trims. Legroom is 41.7 inches in front and 39.4 in the rear. Hyundai lists 26.3 cu ft with those seats up, 58.5 cu ft folded (SAE) and a 0.85 cu ft front trunk. The IONIQ 5 Limited has a heated wheel; the Equinox EV has it standard from the LT 2.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
- 102.24 cu ft passenger volume on LT 1 FWD
- Fold-flat 60/40 split rear seat, dual-height cargo floor
- LT 2, RS seat options: ventilated front, heated rear outboard
- Power panoramic sunroof, available for LT 2 and RS
2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 106.5 cu ft passenger volume on all trims
- Every trim has dual automatic temperature control, 8-way power driver seat
- Limited brings a heated wheel, heated rear and ventilated front seats
- Vision Roof fixed-glass panoramic sunroof on Limited
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Exterior & Capability
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Measured as an LT 1 FWD, this 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV runs 190.55 inches long, 7.25 inches more than the IONIQ 5, on a 116.30-inch wheelbase, and it clears the ground by a minimum of 6.40 inches. LT 2 and RS are rated to tow up to 1,500 lb, FWD or AWD, when properly equipped. RS wears black emblems, mirrors and 21-inch black wheels.
Every 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 trim shares a 118.1-inch wheelbase and 183.3-inch length. Hyundai lists 2,700 lb of towing for an XRT with a tow hitch and trailer brakes, the version rated at an EPA-estimated 259 miles, with 7.0 inches of ground clearance. In a properly equipped Equinox EV RS or LT 2, you can tow with FWD or AWD and start from a far longer range rating.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
- 190.55 in long and 64.80 in high, LT 1 FWD
- 1,500-lb maximum trailer weight on properly equipped LT 2, RS
- LT 2: 19-inch wheels, bright roof rails, AutoSense power liftgate
- RS rides on self-sealing 275/40R21 all-season tires
2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 183.3 in long and 63 in high, 64 in on XRT
- 2,700 lb towing on XRT with tow hitch, trailer brakes
- Optional HTRAC AWD on SE, SEL and Limited, standard on XRT
- Snow, Mud and Sand terrain modes and 18-inch wheels on XRT
Why Buy From Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice?
Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is the call this page leaves to you, so talk it over with the Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice team and ask about a Chevrolet Equinox EV test drive. Keep your Hyundai IONIQ 5 notes close, along with the range and output figures above for each drivetrain.
Once you have a setup in mind, put numbers to it with the payment calculator, see what the new-vehicle specials page shows and use the finance center, which deals with both buying and leasing. Looking further ahead, the service center books visits online and runs multi-point vehicle inspections, using genuine Chevrolet parts and its certified service experts to serve the Venice, Sarasota and Punta Gorda area.
