Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Tesla Model S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Tesla Model S $127,700 vs $86,630
Faster charging Tesla Model S 52 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model S 3.6 vs 6.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 410 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model S
$211/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model S
31 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
271 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 S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,700 | $86,630 |
| Range | 460 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 350 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 52 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 78.1 | 88.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 278 $/mi | 211 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 155 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Escalade EV if you want the longer rated range (460 mi vs 410 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model S if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 31 min vs 52 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model S looks better ($211/mi vs $278/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model S has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).
Cadillac Escalade EV3.6 Tesla Model S6.4 350 kW52 min 250 kW31 min
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