Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.5 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD has the higher listed output at 340 hp; 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is rated at 277 hp, a difference of 63 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD at 580 Nm and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy at 421 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 769 litres versus 510 litres, a difference of 259 litres. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy carries the higher towing rating at 2,268 kg, while 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD is listed at 680 kg. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is 163 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD has the lower listed starting price at $43,900, compared with $52,350 for 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.