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 available
Range 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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