Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $127,700 vs $42,490
Faster charging Tesla Model 3 52 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 4.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 363 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model 3
36 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 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 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $42,490 |
| Range | 460 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 350 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 21 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 363 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 36 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
Cadillac Escalade EV4.3 Tesla Model 35.7 350 kW52 min 208 kW36 min
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