Chevrolet Equinox EV LT vs Toyota RAV4 LE (gas): 5-year cost to own in Idaho

Q: Is the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT or the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in Idaho?

The Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $40,909 vs $48,674 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT, a $7,765 difference over 5 years.

Q: When does the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT become cheaper than the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas)?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV LT pulls ahead of the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) if you drive more than about 25,500 mi/yr at Idaho rates. Cheaper home charging, or a state with low electricity and pricey gas, flips it sooner.

Q: How much more does the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT cost to buy than the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas)?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV LT starts at $34,995 — $4,995 more than the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) ($30,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $7,765 in favor of the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas).

Q: Which costs less per mile — the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT or the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas)?

The Toyota RAV4 LE (gas): $0.68 vs $0.81 per mile all-in ($682 vs $811 per month) in Idaho.

By the EVCostIQ research desk · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years in Idaho, the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $40,909 vs $48,674 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT, a $7,765 difference over 5 years. Idaho's electricity (12.7¢/kWh, 33% below the U.S. average) and $4.11/gal gas are fed straight into both totals. The expired federal $7,500 EV credit is not applied to either total.

Cheaper to own over 5 years · IdahoToyota RAV4 LE (gas) · $40,909 total · $7,765 less than the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT

Chevrolet Equinox EV LT vs Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) — where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (USD). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Electric · Chevrolet Equinox EV LT	Gas · Toyota RAV4 LE
Depreciation (estimated)	$20,997 (43%)	$10,800 (26%)
Charging / fuel	$3,264 (7%)	$8,226 (20%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$392)	—
Maintenance	$3,660 (8%)	$5,520 (13%)
Insurance	$13,750 (28%)	$11,000 (27%)
Financing interest	$6,017 (12%)	$5,078 (12%)
Registration & fees	$985 (2%)	$285 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	$48,674	$40,909

The charging-loss row is the ~10–15% of electricity lost to AC charging that you pay for but never reaches the battery — we include it; most calculators don't.

When does the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT win?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV LT pulls ahead of the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) if you drive more than about 25,500 mi/yr at Idaho rates. Cheaper home charging, or a state with low electricity and pricey gas, flips it sooner.

Chevrolet Equinox EV LT vs Toyota RAV4 LE (gas), side by side

Electric

Chevrolet Equinox EV LT

5-yr total cost: $48,674
Cost / month: $811
Cost / mile: $0.81
MSRP: $34,995
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 29 kWh/100mi

Gas Lower 5-yr cost

Toyota RAV4 LE (gas)

5-yr total cost: $40,909
Cost / month: $682
Cost / mile: $0.68
MSRP: $30,000
Powertrain: Gas
Efficiency: 30 mpg

Idaho electricity: 12.7¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (Idaho): $4.11/gal AAA

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FAQ

Is the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT or the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in Idaho?

The Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $40,909 vs $48,674 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT, a $7,765 difference over 5 years.

When does the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT become cheaper than the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas)?

How much more does the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT cost to buy than the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas)?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV LT starts at $34,995 — $4,995 more than the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) ($30,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $7,765 in favor of the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas).

Which costs less per mile — the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT or the Toyota RAV4 LE (gas)?

The Toyota RAV4 LE (gas): $0.68 vs $0.81 per mile all-in ($682 vs $811 per month) in Idaho.