Comparison
Cadillac Escalade EV vs Tesla Model S
IQ vs Model S: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Cadillac Escalade EV 465 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Tesla Model S $109,990 vs $127,405
Faster charging Tesla Model S 31 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model S $7,350 vs $4,200
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
465 mi vs 410 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model S
$268/mi vs $274/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model S
31 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
270 Wh/mi vs 476 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Escalade EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model S
3.1 s vs 4.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EV | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | IQ | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $127,405 | $109,990 (better) |
| Range | 465 mi (better) | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi • 2.1 mi/kWh | 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 223 kWh (better) | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 350 kW (better) | 250 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 31 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 | 88.7 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 98 mi | 120 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 274 $/mi | 268 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.7 s | 3.1 s (better) |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 155 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 24 cu ft | 25 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 7,998 lb (better) | 3,527 lb |
Pick the Cadillac Escalade EV if…
- You drive long days: 465 vs 410 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
- You tow: rated for 7,998 lb vs 3,527 lb.
Pick the Tesla Model S if…
- You want the lower price: $109,990 vs $127,405 to start, $17,415 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 31 vs 50 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,200 vs $7,350 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.1 vs 4.7 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Availability: Tesla Model S production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Escalade EV vs Tesla Model S
| Charging mix | Cadillac Escalade EV | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 476 Wh/mi | 270 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,400 | $3,050 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,350 | $4,200 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,250 | $8,650 |
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 | Tesla Model S | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 316 mi | 279 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 277 mi | 244 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 30 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
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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