Comparison

Cadillac Escalade EV vs Dodge Charger EV

IQ vs Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 465 mi vs 267 mi
Best value Dodge Charger EV $72,495 vs $127,405
Faster charging Dodge Charger EV 44 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Dodge Charger EV $7,350 vs $6,050

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
465 mi vs 267 mi
Value winner
Dodge Charger EV
$272/mi vs $274/mi
Charging winner
Dodge Charger EV
44 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Dodge Charger EV
391 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Dodge Charger EV
3.3 s vs 4.7 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Escalade EV and Dodge Charger EV
Spec Cadillac Escalade EV Dodge Charger EV
Trim used IQ Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD
MSRP (USD) $127,405 $72,495 (better)
Range 465 mi (better) 267 mi
Efficiency 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh 391 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 223 kWh (better) 93.9 kWh
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Body type SUV Sedan
DC max 350 kW (better) 183 kW
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 50 min 44 min (better)
Roadtrip score 79.4 (better) 50.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 98 mi (better) 57 mi
USD per mile of range 274 $/mi 272 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 4.7 s 3.3 s (better)
Cargo 24 cu ft (better) 23 cu ft

Pick the Cadillac Escalade EV if…

  • You drive long days: 465 vs 267 miles of rated range.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).

Pick the Dodge Charger EV if…

  • You want the lower price: $72,495 vs $127,405 to start, $54,910 less.
  • You want lower running costs: about $6,050 vs $7,350 in energy over 5 years.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.3 vs 4.7 seconds.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Escalade EV vs Dodge Charger EV

Charging mixCadillac Escalade EVDodge Charger EV
Efficiency476 Wh/mi391 Wh/mi
All home charging$5,400$4,450
80% home, 20% public DC$7,350$6,050
All public DC fast charging$15,250$12,500

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 EVDodge Charger EV
First leg (90% to 10%)316 mi182 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop277 mi159 mi
Fast-charge stops13
Time spent chargingabout 50 minabout 130 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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