Comparison

Cadillac Escalade EV vs Tesla Model Y

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 460 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $127,700 vs $59,900
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 52 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 4.8 vs 5.2

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
460 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$187/mi vs $278/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 52 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 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 Y
Trim used IQ Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $127,700 $59,900
Range 460 mi 320 mi
Efficiency 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 223 kWh 79 kWh
Seats 7 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 350 kW 331 kW
AC max 12 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 52 min 33 min
Roadtrip score 78.1 74.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 95 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 278 $/mi 187 $/mi
Top speed 124 mph 125 mph
Cargo 24 cu ft 30 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 320 mi).
  • Choose Tesla Model Y if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 52 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model Y looks better ($187/mi vs $278/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).

Cadillac Escalade EV4.8 Tesla Model Y5.2 350 kW52 min 331 kW33 min

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