Kia EV3 Dethrones Chevy Equinox EV as Cheapest 315-Mile EV
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- 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV starts at $34,995 for the LT1 FWD with up to 319 miles of EPA-estimated range, and adds a native NACS port that eliminates the need for an adapter to use Tesla Superchargers
- 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890 for the base Light FWD (221 miles of range), while the EV3 Wind FWD delivers 321 miles for $34,990
- Equinox EV carries a $1,800 destination fee bringing the LT1 FWD to $36,795, versus the Kia EV3 Wind FWD at $36,485 with its $1,495 destination fee—$310 less with 2 additional miles of range
- Kia EV3 is significantly smaller than the Equinox at 169.3 inches long versus 190.6 inches, though cargo space is nearly identical (56.5 vs 57.2 cubic feet maximum)
- GM's marketing claim that the Equinox is "America's most affordable 315+ mile range EV" was based on the 2026 model year versus competitors and does not hold for 2027
- Top commenter oldgeek notes that buyers choosing AWD may find the Equinox still wins on both price and range in that configuration
Why it matters: GM's one-model-year "most affordable" claim has already been undercut: shoppers cross-shopping sub-$37K long-range EVs now save $310 and gain 2 miles of EPA range by choosing the Kia EV3 Wind FWD over the comparable Equinox LT1. The Equinox retains advantages in size and AWD value, but the headline-grabbing marketing title that drove attention to GM's EV has effectively expired.
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