Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Kia EV9
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $127,700 vs $59,200
Faster charging Kia EV9 52 min vs 24 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 4.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV9
380 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 | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $59,200 |
| Range | 460 mi | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 98 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 350 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 82.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 113 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 194 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 12 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 1,984 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 305 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
Cadillac Escalade EV4.3 Kia EV95.7 350 kW52 min 150 kW24 min
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