I drove the Hyundai Kona Electric and Chevrolet Equinox EV for a week — here’s the affordable EV I’d recommend

I drove more than 40 different EVs this year to uncover the best electric cars you can buy. Both the Hyundai Kona Electric and Chevrolet Equinox EV are in the conversation, as they emphasize value more so than anything else.

That’s why I drove them both for a week to find out their pros and cons, so that I can tell you how a Hyundai Kona Electric vs Chevrolet Equinox EV comparison turns out. These are two of the cheapest EVs I’ve tested all year, with starting prices of $32,975 and $35,995 respectively.

Considering how $57,245 is the average cost of an EV according to Kelly Blue Book, there aren’t a whole lot of options for affordable EVs. I’ll be comparing the two exact trims I tested, the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric N Line and the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT. Here’s the one I’d recomme