Comparison

Cadillac Escalade EV vs Chevrolet Equinox EV

IQ vs FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 465 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $127,405
Faster charging Chevrolet Equinox EV 38 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Equinox EV $7,350 vs $4,800

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
465 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $274/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
38 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
311 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 7.7 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Escalade EV and Chevrolet Equinox EV
Spec Cadillac Escalade EV Chevrolet Equinox EV
Trim used IQ FWD
MSRP (USD) $127,405 $34,995 (better)
Range 465 mi (better) 319 mi
Efficiency 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh 311 Wh/mi • 3.22 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 223 kWh (better) 85 kWh
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain AWD FWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 350 kW (better) 150 kW
AC max 12 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 50 min 38 min (better)
Roadtrip score 79.4 (better) 66.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 98 mi (better) 76 mi
USD per mile of range 274 $/mi 110 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 4.7 s (better) 7.7 s
Top speed 124 mph (better) 118 mph
Cargo 24 cu ft 26 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 7,998 lb (better) 1,499 lb

Pick the Cadillac Escalade EV if…

  • You drive long days: 465 vs 319 miles of rated range.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).
  • You tow: rated for 7,998 lb vs 1,499 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.7 vs 7.7 seconds.

Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if…

  • You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $127,405 to start, $92,410 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 38 vs 50 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,800 vs $7,350 in energy over 5 years.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Escalade EV vs Chevrolet Equinox EV

Charging mixCadillac Escalade EVChevrolet Equinox EV
Efficiency476 Wh/mi311 Wh/mi
All home charging$5,400$3,500
80% home, 20% public DC$7,350$4,800
All public DC fast charging$15,250$9,950

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

Cadillac Escalade EVChevrolet Equinox EV
First leg (90% to 10%)316 mi217 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop277 mi190 mi
Fast-charge stops12
Time spent chargingabout 50 minabout 75 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

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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