Fuel efficiency means something rather different depending on the vehicle parked in your driveway.
For one driver, it’s stretching a tank of gasoline through another week of commuting. For another, it’s skipping the gas station altogether and charging at home. Chevrolet offers both approaches.
The current lineup includes efficient small gasoline SUVs alongside electric vehicles capable of covering hundreds of miles between charges. For drivers around Devils Lake, North Dakota looking through our new Chevrolet inventory, these are some of the most fuel-efficient models worth considering:
The Trax Keeps Fuel Consumption and Dimensions Sensible
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a particularly straightforward answer for drivers who want an efficient gasoline-powered crossover. Its 1.2L ECOTEC Turbocharged 3-cylinder engine produces 137 hp and 162 lbs. ft. of torque while returning an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. Yet this isn’t a tiny commuter car masquerading as something practical.
The Trax seats 5 and provides up to 54 cu. ft. of cargo volume with the rear seats folded. That makes it useful for drivers who want SUV-style cargo flexibility without moving into a considerably larger vehicle. Browse our Chevrolet Trax inventory if 30-mpg combined efficiency and compact dimensions sound like the right combination.
The Trailblazer Adds Another Useful Ingredient: Available AWD
North Dakota has a way of making traction rather important. The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer can achieve an EPA-estimated 29 mpg city and 33 mpg highway with its available 1.3L ECOTEC Turbocharged engine. Available AWD adds another option for drivers who regularly encounter winter conditions.
There’s useful space inside, too. The Trailblazer seats 5, provides 39 inches of rear legroom, and offers up to 54.4 cu. ft. of cargo capacity. An 11-inch touchscreen and 8-inch Driver Information Center give the small SUV a suitably modern dashboard. For drivers comparing compact Chevrolet SUVs, the Trax and Trailblazer demonstrate how slightly different combinations of efficiency, space, and available capability can suit very different routines.
The Equinox Adds Space Without Getting Thirsty
Sometimes the smaller SUV simply isn’t big enough. That’s where the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox enters the picture.
Its 1.5L Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 175 hp, while fuel economy can reach an EPA-estimated 26 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, depending on configuration. More importantly for families, the Equinox seats 5 and provides up to 63.5 cu. ft. of maximum cargo volume. That’s a meaningful increase over Chevrolet’s smaller crossovers for anyone regularly carrying strollers, luggage, sports equipment, or the considerable collection of objects that tends to accompany family life.
Drivers needing more room can compare available Chevrolet Equinox models alongside the Trax and Trailblazer in our new SUV inventory.
The Equinox EV Changes the Conversation From MPG to Miles
Move to the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV and gasoline consumption disappears from the calculation. FWD models offer an EPA-estimated 319 miles of electric range, while available AWD versions provide an EPA-estimated 307 miles. That’s enough range to make the Equinox EV far more than a short-distance commuter.
Practicality remains central to the design. There’s seating for 5 and up to 57.2 cu. ft. of maximum cargo volume, along with a dual-height cargo floor. A standard 17.7-inch center touchscreen dominates the dashboard. One Pedal Driving and Regen on Demand® allow the vehicle to recapture energy during deceleration, giving drivers additional control over how they use the battery’s stored energy.
The Bolt Returns Smaller, Quicker to Charge, and Ready for More Miles
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt offers another route into electric driving, this time in a smaller package. Chevrolet rates the returning Bolt for an EPA-estimated 262 miles of range from its 65-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery. Its electric motor produces 210 hp, so efficiency hasn’t resulted in timid performance.
Charging has taken an important step forward as well. The Bolt supports 11.5-kW AC charging and up to 150-kW DC fast charging. Under appropriate conditions, a 10-to-80-percent DC fast charge takes approximately 25 minutes. A native NACS port also provides access to compatible Tesla Superchargers, broadening the number of places drivers can recharge away from home.
Shoppers considering the transition from gasoline can explore our Chevrolet EV inventory to compare the Bolt with the larger Equinox EV.
Choose the Chevrolet That Fits the Miles You Drive
There’s no single fuel-efficient Chevrolet that suits everyone. The Trax offers an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined in a practical crossover, while the Trailblazer can reach 33 mpg highway. The Equinox trades some efficiency for additional cargo capacity. Then the Equinox EV and Bolt remove gasoline from the equation altogether.
Visit Lake Chevrolet in Devils Lake, North Dakota to compare our new Chevrolet inventory and see which approach makes the most sense for your commute, family, and driving habits. Once you’ve narrowed down the options, schedule a test drive online and experience your favorite Chevrolet from behind the wheel.
