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 available
Range 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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