HyundaiIONIQ 5
$8,470–$11,670modeled annual range
Open full profile →Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Two useful vehicles, one household decision. Here is how their daily fit and modeled annual cost separate.
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ChevroletEquinox EV
$8,038–$11,138modeled annual range
Open full profile →VSLower modeled midpointChevrolet Equinox EVCost alone does not decide fit.
Decision lineIONIQ 5Equinox EV
Energy / year$658$638
Maintenance reserve$912$900
City fit9/109/10
Rural fit6/106/10
Family fit9/109/10
Weather fit7/107/10
Parts accessGoodGood
Repair signalHigherModerate
CRASHWORTHINESS · RECALLS · STRUCTURE
Safety should be compared by exact year and trim.
NHTSA stars below are loaded from the official 5-Star Safety Ratings API. Ranges mean tested drivetrains or body variants differ. IIHS uses a separate crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test program.
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Star ratings apply only to the shown model year and tested variant. They cannot be transferred automatically to another year, trim, body style or build date. Recall count is model-level; use the VIN lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Choose IONIQ 5 if…
Garage-equipped families considering an EV. Flexible cabin and quick-charge capability can support both daily errands and longer travel.
Watch: Collision repair, insurance, home charging and winter range.THE OTHER CASE
Choose Equinox EV if…
Homeowners who can charge overnight. Home charging can lower energy and routine-maintenance planning costs while preserving family utility.
Watch: Installation cost, winter range, public charging and insurance.