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 availableRange 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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