Comparison

Cadillac Escalade EV vs Lexus RZ

IQ vs 350e (18-inch wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 465 mi vs 301 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $46,000 vs $127,405
Faster charging Lexus RZ 30 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Lexus RZ $7,350 vs $4,100

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
465 mi vs 301 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$153/mi vs $274/mi
Charging winner
Lexus RZ
30 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
266 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 7.1 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Escalade EV and Lexus RZ
Spec Cadillac Escalade EV Lexus RZ
Trim used IQ 350e (18-inch wheels)
MSRP (USD) $127,405 $46,000 (better)
Range 465 mi (better) 301 mi
Efficiency 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 223 kWh (better) 70.5 kWh
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain AWD FWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 350 kW (better) 150 kW
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 50 min 30 min (better)
Roadtrip score 79.4 (better) 75.9
Miles added (15 min est.) 98 mi (better) 93 mi
USD per mile of range 274 $/mi 153 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 4.7 s (better) 7.1 s
Top speed 124 mph (better) 99 mph
Cargo 24 cu ft (better) 18 cu ft
Tow rating 7,998 lb (better) 1,653 lb

Pick the Cadillac Escalade EV if…

  • You drive long days: 465 vs 301 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 1,653 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.7 vs 7.1 seconds.

Pick the Lexus RZ if…

  • You want the lower price: $46,000 vs $127,405 to start, $81,405 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 30 vs 50 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $7,350 in energy over 5 years.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Escalade EV vs Lexus RZ

Charging mixCadillac Escalade EVLexus RZ
Efficiency476 Wh/mi266 Wh/mi
All home charging$5,400$3,000
80% home, 20% public DC$7,350$4,100
All public DC fast charging$15,250$8,500

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 EVLexus RZ
First leg (90% to 10%)316 mi205 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop277 mi179 mi
Fast-charge stops12
Time spent chargingabout 50 minabout 60 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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