Comparison

Cadillac Vistiq vs Tesla Model Y

Standard vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Tesla Model Y 357 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $45,990 vs $77,500
Faster charging Tie 33 min each
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $6,050 vs $3,850

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Tesla Model Y
357 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $254/mi
Charging winner
Tie
33 min each
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 390 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Vistiq
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Cadillac Vistiq
3.7 s vs 5.4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Vistiq and Tesla Model Y
Spec Cadillac Vistiq Tesla Model Y
Trim used Standard Premium RWD
MSRP (USD) $77,500 $45,990 (better)
Range 305 mi 357 mi (better)
Efficiency 390 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 107.5 kWh (better) 79 kWh
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 190 kW 250 kW (better)
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 33 min
Roadtrip score 72.5 82 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 88 mi 101 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 254 $/mi 129 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 3.7 s (better) 5.4 s
Top speed 131 mph (better) 125 mph
Cargo 15 cu ft 30 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 5,000 lb (better) 3,527 lb

Pick the Cadillac Vistiq if…

  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).
  • You tow: rated for 5,000 lb vs 3,527 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.7 vs 5.4 seconds.

Pick the Tesla Model Y if…

  • You want the lower price: $45,990 vs $77,500 to start, $31,510 less.
  • You drive long days: 357 vs 305 miles of rated range.
  • You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $6,050 in energy over 5 years.
  • You haul gear: 30 vs 15 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Vistiq vs Tesla Model Y

Charging mixCadillac VistiqTesla Model Y
Efficiency390 Wh/mi250 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,400$2,850
80% home, 20% public DC$6,050$3,850
All public DC fast charging$12,500$8,000

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 VistiqTesla Model Y
First leg (90% to 10%)207 mi243 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop181 mi212 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 65 minabout 65 min
DC portCCS1NACS

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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