Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs GMC Sierra EV
IQ vs Denali Max Range: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 478 mi vs 465 mi
Best value GMC Sierra EV $98,800 vs $127,405
Faster charging Tie 50 min each
5-yr energy Cadillac Escalade EV $7,350 vs $7,650
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
GMC Sierra EV
478 mi vs 465 mi
Value winner
GMC Sierra EV
$207/mi vs $274/mi
Charging winner
Tie
50 min each
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
476 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
GMC Sierra EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EV | GMC Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | Denali Max Range |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,405 | $98,800 (better) |
| Range | 465 mi | 478 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh (better) | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh (better) | 215 kWh |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 350 kW | 350 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 19 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 (better) | 76.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 98 mi (better) | 91 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 274 $/mi | 207 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 124 mph (better) | 106 mph |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 57.5 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb | 10,000 lb (better) |
Pick the Cadillac Escalade EV if…
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
Pick the GMC Sierra EV if…
- You want the lower price: $98,800 vs $127,405 to start, $28,605 less.
- You haul gear: 57.5 vs 24 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 7,998 lb.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Escalade EV vs GMC Sierra EV
| Charging mix | Cadillac Escalade EV | GMC Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi | 495 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,400 | $5,600 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,350 | $7,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,250 | $15,850 |
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 EV | GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 316 mi | 325 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 277 mi | 284 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 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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