BMW i5 vs Chevrolet Equinox EV
The BMW i5 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Chevrolet Equinox EV leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
65/100#18 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
LT 1 FWD
Maker's price (MSRP), US
64/100#19 of 87 · Everyday
Chevrolet Equinox EV is cheaper by $32,105
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5Equinox EVChevrolet Equinox EV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+9 mi· 3%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row12 min faster· 29%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+55 kW· 37%
- Cargo space- best on this row+39.9 cu ft· 231%
- Power- best on this row+86 kW· 52%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.8 s faster· 23%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Chevrolet Equinox EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
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Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Chevrolet Equinox EV
Range
9796Charging
6534Practicality
4980
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i5i5
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 9 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i5i5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Ahead by
- 12 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Ahead by
- 55 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Chevrolet Equinox EVEquinox EV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- BMW i5
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Ahead by
- $32,105
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 34 sources
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