Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Rivian R1S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Rivian R1S $127,700 vs $102,190
Faster charging Rivian R1S 52 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1S 4.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 410 mi
Value winner
Rivian R1S
$249/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R1S
49 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1S
399 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 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $102,190 |
| Range | 460 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 142.3 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 350 kW | 496 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 68.4 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 249 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 7,716 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 410 mi).
- Choose Rivian R1S if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 49 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Rivian R1S looks better ($249/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Rivian R1S has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
Cadillac Escalade EV4.3 Rivian R1S5.7 350 kW52 min 496 kW49 min
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