Chevy Equinox EV vs Kia EV3: Which is America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV?

If you're weighing an electric vehicle for your household, two new entries are worth comparing on price and range. The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV starts at $34,995 for the base LT1 front-wheel-drive trim, with an EPA-estimated range up to 319 miles. Add the $1,800 destination fee and the real price comes to $36,795. Chevy still markets it as the most affordable EV with over 315 miles of range, but that claim was based on last year's model.

The 2027 Kia EV3 now undercuts it. Kia's entry-level electric SUV starts at $29,890 for the base Light trim, though that version only goes 221 miles on a charge. The Wind FWD trim, which offers a comparable 321-mile range, starts at $34,990. With Kia's $1,495 destination fee included, that trim comes to $36,485 — about $310 less than the Equinox, with a couple extra miles of range.

Beyond price and range, the two differ in size and features. The Equinox is the larger vehicle and offers slightly more cargo space (57.2 cubic feet versus 56.5). It also has a bigger single touchscreen, while the EV3 packs dual driver displays plus a separate climate-control screen. Both automakers offer multiple trims with higher prices for more range or all-wheel drive, so if you're shopping, it's worth checking the specific trim and range numbers rather than just the advertised starting price.