Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Nissan Leaf
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $127,700 vs $29,990
Faster charging Nissan Leaf 52 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Escalade EV 5.5 vs 4.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Leaf
40 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 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 Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | SV |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $29,990 |
| Range | 460 mi | 303 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| DC max | 350 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 61.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 71 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 99 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 2,150 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 303 mi).
- Choose Nissan Leaf if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Escalade EV has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
Cadillac Escalade EV5.5 Nissan Leaf4.5 350 kW52 min 100 kW40 min
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