Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Nissan Ariya
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $127,700 vs $44,370
Faster charging Nissan Ariya 52 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Escalade EV 5.5 vs 4.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Ariya
35 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Ariya
344 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 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $44,370 |
| Range | 460 mi | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 350 kW | 178 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 154 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 17 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 289 mi).
- Choose Nissan Ariya if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Escalade EV has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
Cadillac Escalade EV5.5 Nissan Ariya4.5 350 kW52 min 178 kW35 min
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