Comparison

Cadillac Vistiq vs GMC Sierra EV

Standard vs Denali Max Range: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range GMC Sierra EV 478 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Cadillac Vistiq $77,500 vs $98,800
Faster charging Cadillac Vistiq 33 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Cadillac Vistiq $6,050 vs $7,650

Winner by category

5 categories compared
Range winner
GMC Sierra EV
478 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
GMC Sierra EV
$207/mi vs $254/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Vistiq
33 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Vistiq
390 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
GMC Sierra EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Vistiq and GMC Sierra EV
Spec Cadillac Vistiq GMC Sierra EV
Trim used Standard Denali Max Range
MSRP (USD) $77,500 (better) $98,800
Range 305 mi 478 mi (better)
Efficiency 390 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh (better) 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 107.5 kWh 215 kWh (better)
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Body type SUV Truck
DC max 190 kW 350 kW (better)
AC max 12 kW 19 kW (better)
10–80% (DC) 33 min (better) 50 min
Roadtrip score 72.5 76.9 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 88 mi 91 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 254 $/mi 207 $/mi (better)
Top speed 131 mph (better) 106 mph
Cargo 15 cu ft 57.5 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 5,000 lb 10,000 lb (better)

Pick the Cadillac Vistiq if…

  • You want the lower price: $77,500 vs $98,800 to start, $21,300 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 33 vs 50 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $6,050 vs $7,650 in energy over 5 years.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).

Pick the GMC Sierra EV if…

  • You drive long days: 478 vs 305 miles of rated range.
  • You haul gear: 57.5 vs 15 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 5,000 lb.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Vistiq vs GMC Sierra EV

Charging mixCadillac VistiqGMC Sierra EV
Efficiency390 Wh/mi495 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,400$5,600
80% home, 20% public DC$6,050$7,650
All public DC fast charging$12,500$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 VistiqGMC Sierra EV
First leg (90% to 10%)207 mi325 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop181 mi284 mi
Fast-charge stops21
Time spent chargingabout 65 minabout 50 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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