Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Cadillac Escalade EV
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 313 mi vs 460 mi
Best value Acura ZDX $64,500 vs $127,700
Faster charging Acura ZDX 34 min vs 52 min
Weighted profile Acura ZDX 5.2 vs 4.8
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 313 mi
Value winner
Acura ZDX
$206/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Acura ZDX
34 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Acura ZDX
374 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
134 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Cadillac Escalade EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | IQ |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $127,700 |
| Range | 313 mi | 460 mi |
| Efficiency | 374 Wh/mi • 2.67 mi/kWh | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh | 223 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 190 kW | 350 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 52 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73 | 78.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 89 mi | 95 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 278 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 124 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft | 24 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 7,998 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 313 mi).
- Choose Acura ZDX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 34 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Acura ZDX looks better ($206/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Acura ZDX has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
Acura ZDX5.2 Cadillac Escalade EV4.8 190 kW34 min 350 kW52 min
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