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 7.5 seconds for 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range. 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD has the higher listed output at 340 hp; 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 136 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD at 580 Nm and 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range at 283 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
2025 Kia EV3 Long Range carries the longer listed range at 501 km, against 480 km for 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD. 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range has the lower recorded consumption at 16.3 kWh/100km; 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD is listed at 17.7 kWh/100km. 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 150 kW, compared with 128 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 769 litres versus 460 litres, a difference of 309 litres. 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range carries the higher towing rating at 750 kg, while 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD is listed at 680 kg. 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD is 537 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
2025 Kia EV3 Long Range has the lower listed starting price at $35,900, compared with $43,900 for 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT AWD. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.