Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 420 mi
Best value Rivian R1T $127,700 vs $102,190
Faster charging Rivian R1T 52 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1T 4.2 vs 5.1
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 420 mi
Value winner
Rivian R1T
$243/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R1T
47 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1T
388 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EV | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $102,190 |
| Range | 460 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 350 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 125 mph |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 420 mi).
- Choose Rivian R1T if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 47 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Rivian R1T looks better ($243/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Rivian R1T has the stronger weighted profile (5.1 vs 4.2).
Cadillac Escalade EV4.2 Rivian R1T5.1 350 kW52 min 220 kW47 min
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