Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Lexus RZ
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 284 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $127,700 vs $43,175
Faster charging Lexus RZ 52 min vs 38 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Escalade EV 5.5 vs 4.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 284 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$152/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Lexus RZ
38 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
281 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 | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | 300e (18 inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $43,175 |
| Range | 460 mi | 284 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 350 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 38 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 58.4 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 63 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 152 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 284 mi).
- Choose Lexus RZ if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 38 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Lexus RZ looks better ($152/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Escalade EV has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
Cadillac Escalade EV5.5 Lexus RZ4.5 350 kW52 min 150 kW38 min
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