Comparison
Audi Q6 e-tron vs Cadillac Escalade EV
quattro (19 inch wheels) vs IQ: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 465 mi vs 325 mi
Best value Audi Q6 e-tron $64,500 vs $127,405
Faster charging Audi Q6 e-tron 21 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Audi Q6 e-tron $5,050 vs $7,350
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
465 mi vs 325 mi
Value winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
$198/mi vs $274/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
325 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 4.9 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | Cadillac Escalade EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | quattro (19 inch wheels) | IQ |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 (better) | $127,405 |
| Range | 325 mi | 465 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 mi/kWh (better) | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 223 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 270 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 (better) | 79.4 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 146 mi (better) | 98 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi (better) | 274 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9 s | 4.7 s (better) |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft | 24 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Audi Q6 e-tron if…
- You want the lower price: $64,500 vs $127,405 to start, $62,905 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 50 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,050 vs $7,350 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Cadillac Escalade EV if…
- You drive long days: 465 vs 325 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
- You haul gear: 24 vs 19 cu ft of listed cargo space.
5-year energy cost: Audi Q6 e-tron vs Cadillac Escalade EV
| Charging mix | Audi Q6 e-tron | Cadillac Escalade EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi | 476 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,700 | $5,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,050 | $7,350 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,400 | $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 Q6 e-tron | Cadillac Escalade EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 221 mi | 316 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 193 mi | 277 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 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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