Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 318 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $127,700 vs $42,600
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 52 min vs 17 min
Weighted profile Hyundai Ioniq 5 4.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$134/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
17 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
300 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
134 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EV | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $42,600 |
| Range | 460 mi | 318 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 350 kW | 168 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 17 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 86.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 152 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 134 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 318 mi).
- Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 17 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks better ($134/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Hyundai Ioniq 5 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
Cadillac Escalade EV4.3 Hyundai Ioniq 55.7 350 kW52 min 168 kW17 min
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