Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cadillac Escalade EV
Q4 45 e-tron vs IQ: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 465 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Audi Q4 e-tron $50,600 vs $127,405
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Audi Q4 e-tron $4,550 vs $7,350
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
465 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
$176/mi vs $274/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
294 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
4.7 s vs 6.3 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Cadillac Escalade EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | IQ |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,600 (better) | $127,405 |
| Range | 288 mi | 465 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 294 Wh/mi • 3.4 mi/kWh (better) | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 223 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 175 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min (better) | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 79.1 | 79.4 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 101 mi (better) | 98 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 176 $/mi (better) | 274 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.3 s | 4.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 124 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 24 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb | 7,998 lb (better) |
Pick the Audi Q4 e-tron if…
- You want the lower price: $50,600 vs $127,405 to start, $76,805 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 27 vs 50 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,550 vs $7,350 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Cadillac Escalade EV if…
- You drive long days: 465 vs 288 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
- You haul gear: 24 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 7,998 lb vs 2,646 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.7 vs 6.3 seconds.
5-year energy cost: Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cadillac Escalade EV
| Charging mix | Audi Q4 e-tron | Cadillac Escalade EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 294 Wh/mi | 476 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,350 | $5,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,550 | $7,350 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,400 | $15,250 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Audi Q4 e-tron | Cadillac Escalade EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 196 mi | 316 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 171 mi | 277 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 min | about 50 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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