Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Rivian EDV500/7
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Rivian EDV500/7 $127,700 vs $83,500
Faster charging Rivian EDV500/7 52 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Escalade EV 5.4 vs 3.3
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
$278/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
Rivian EDV500/7
35 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
476 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EV | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $83,500 |
| Range | 460 mi | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 350 kW | 220 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 519 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose Rivian EDV500/7 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Escalade EV looks better ($278/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Escalade EV has the stronger weighted profile (5.4 vs 3.3).
Cadillac Escalade EV5.4 Rivian EDV500/73.3 350 kW52 min 220 kW35 min
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