Chevrolet Equinox EV LT vs Honda CR-V LX (gas): 5-year cost to own in Washington

Q: Is the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT or the Honda CR-V LX (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in Washington?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $43,244 vs $49,391 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT, a $6,147 difference over 5 years.

Q: When does the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT become cheaper than the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV LT pulls ahead of the Honda CR-V LX (gas) if you drive more than about 21,000 mi/yr — or keep it longer than 13 years at Washington 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 Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV LT starts at $34,995 — $3,995 more than the Honda CR-V LX (gas) ($31,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $6,147 in favor of the Honda CR-V LX (gas).

Q: Which costs less per mile — the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT or the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas): $0.72 vs $0.82 per mile all-in ($721 vs $823 per month) in Washington.

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 Washington, the Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $43,244 vs $49,391 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT, a $6,147 difference over 5 years. Washington's electricity (14.4¢/kWh, 24% below the U.S. average) and $5.19/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 · WashingtonHonda CR-V LX (gas) · $43,244 total · $6,147 less than the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT

Chevrolet Equinox EV LT vs Honda CR-V LX (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 · Honda CR-V LX
Depreciation (estimated)	$20,997 (43%)	$11,470 (27%)
Charging / fuel	$3,691 (7%)	$10,378 (24%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$443)	—
Maintenance	$3,660 (7%)	$4,980 (12%)
Insurance	$13,750 (28%)	$11,000 (25%)
Financing interest	$6,017 (12%)	$5,266 (12%)
Registration & fees	$1,275 (3%)	$150 (0%)
Total cost of ownership	$49,391	$43,244

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 Honda CR-V LX (gas) if you drive more than about 21,000 mi/yr — or keep it longer than 13 years at Washington rates. Cheaper home charging, or a state with low electricity and pricey gas, flips it sooner.

Chevrolet Equinox EV LT vs Honda CR-V LX (gas), side by side

Electric

Chevrolet Equinox EV LT

5-yr total cost: $49,391
Cost / month: $823
Cost / mile: $0.82
MSRP: $34,995
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 29 kWh/100mi

Gas Lower 5-yr cost

Honda CR-V LX (gas)

5-yr total cost: $43,244
Cost / month: $721
Cost / mile: $0.72
MSRP: $31,000
Powertrain: Gas
Efficiency: 30 mpg

Washington electricity: 14.4¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (Washington): $5.19/gal AAA

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FAQ

Is the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT or the Honda CR-V LX (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in Washington?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $43,244 vs $49,391 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT, a $6,147 difference over 5 years.

When does the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT become cheaper than the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

How much more does the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT cost to buy than the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV LT starts at $34,995 — $3,995 more than the Honda CR-V LX (gas) ($31,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $6,147 in favor of the Honda CR-V LX (gas).

Which costs less per mile — the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT or the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas): $0.72 vs $0.82 per mile all-in ($721 vs $823 per month) in Washington.