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At a glance012026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Preferred Long Range RWD022026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD032026 Hyundai KONA Electric Preferred FWD
Current position#1 in Vancouver#2 in Vancouver#3 in Vancouver
Recognized as84 kWh rear-drive configuration with 504 km Canadian comparison rangeSingle-motor FWD configuration with a 513 km Canadian comparison range64.8 kWh compact front-drive configuration on 17-inch wheels with a 420 km rating
Best forRegional trips where efficient range and short high-power charging stops matterFamilies wanting maximum rated range, cargo utility and a lower entry priceUrban households wanting a smaller, efficient EV with useful regional range
Decision fitExact Canadian model year, trim, drivetrain and wheel configuration resolved · Official range is a comparison rating, not a winter or trip guarantee · CAA winter evidence is retained as model-family context and is not transferred to an untested 2026 configurationExact Canadian model year, trim, drivetrain and wheel configuration resolved · Official range is a comparison rating, not a winter or trip guarantee · CAA winter evidence is retained as model-family context and is not transferred to an untested 2026 configurationExact Canadian model year, trim, drivetrain and wheel configuration resolved · Official range is a comparison rating, not a winter or trip guarantee · CAA winter evidence is retained as model-family context and is not transferred to an untested 2026 configuration
Choose the IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD for exceptional efficiency and fast charging, the Equinox EV LT FWD for maximum official range and family utility, or the KONA Electric Preferred for a smaller urban footprint. Confirm strata charging permission and the parking stall's electrical path before buying any EV.