Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Rivian EDV500/7
IQ vs EDV500: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 465 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Rivian EDV500/7 $79,900 vs $127,405
Faster charging Rivian EDV500/7 35 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Cadillac Escalade EV $7,350 vs $7,700
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
465 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
$274/mi vs $496/mi
Charging winner
Rivian EDV500/7
35 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
476 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EV | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,405 | $79,900 (better) |
| Range | 465 mi (better) | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh (better) | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 2 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 350 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 35 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 (better) | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 274 $/mi (better) | 496 $/mi |
Pick the Cadillac Escalade EV if…
- You drive long days: 465 vs 161 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $7,350 vs $7,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 7 seats (vs 2).
Pick the Rivian EDV500/7 if…
- You want the lower price: $79,900 vs $127,405 to start, $47,505 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 35 vs 50 minutes.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Escalade EV vs Rivian EDV500/7
| Charging mix | Cadillac Escalade EV | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi | 497 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,400 | $5,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,350 | $7,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,250 | $15,900 |
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 | Rivian EDV500/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 316 mi | 109 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 277 mi | 96 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 5 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 175 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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