Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Rivian R2
IQ vs Performance Launch Package: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 465 mi vs 330 mi
Best value Rivian R2 $57,990 vs $127,405
Faster charging Rivian R2 29 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Rivian R2 $7,350 vs $5,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
465 mi vs 330 mi
Value winner
Rivian R2
$176/mi vs $274/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R2
29 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R2
322 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R2
3.6 s vs 4.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EV | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | Performance Launch Package |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,405 | $57,990 (better) |
| Range | 465 mi (better) | 330 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh (better) | 87.9 kWh |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 350 kW (better) | 226 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 29 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 | 81.6 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 98 mi | 99 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 274 $/mi | 176 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.7 s | 3.6 s (better) |
| Top speed | 124 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 28.7 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb (better) | 4,400 lb |
Pick the Cadillac Escalade EV if…
- You drive long days: 465 vs 330 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
- You tow: rated for 7,998 lb vs 4,400 lb.
Pick the Rivian R2 if…
- You want the lower price: $57,990 vs $127,405 to start, $69,415 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 29 vs 50 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,000 vs $7,350 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.6 vs 4.7 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Escalade EV vs Rivian R2
| Charging mix | Cadillac Escalade EV | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi | 321.7 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,400 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,350 | $5,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,250 | $10,300 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Cadillac Escalade EV | Rivian R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 316 mi | 224 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 277 mi | 196 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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