Comparison

Cadillac Vistiq vs Volvo EX30

Standard vs Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Cadillac Vistiq 305 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX30 $38,950 vs $77,500
Faster charging Volvo EX30 28 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Volvo EX30 $6,050 vs $4,500

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Cadillac Vistiq
305 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Volvo EX30
$149/mi vs $254/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX30
28 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Volvo EX30
290 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 5.1 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Vistiq and Volvo EX30
Spec Cadillac Vistiq Volvo EX30
Trim used Standard Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $77,500 $38,950 (better)
Range 305 mi (better) 261 mi
Efficiency 390 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 107.5 kWh (better) 65 kWh
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 190 kW (better) 153 kW
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 28 min (better)
Roadtrip score 72.5 (better) 70.2
Miles added (15 min est.) 88 mi (better) 84 mi
USD per mile of range 254 $/mi 149 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 3.7 s (better) 5.1 s
Top speed 131 mph (better) 112 mph
Cargo 15 cu ft (better) 11 cu ft
Tow rating 5,000 lb (better) 3,086 lb

Pick the Cadillac Vistiq if…

  • You drive long days: 305 vs 261 miles of rated range.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).
  • You tow: rated for 5,000 lb vs 3,086 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.7 vs 5.1 seconds.

Pick the Volvo EX30 if…

  • You want the lower price: $38,950 vs $77,500 to start, $38,550 less.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,500 vs $6,050 in energy over 5 years.

Availability: Volvo EX30 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Vistiq vs Volvo EX30

Charging mixCadillac VistiqVolvo EX30
Efficiency390 Wh/mi290 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,400$3,300
80% home, 20% public DC$6,050$4,500
All public DC fast charging$12,500$9,300

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 VistiqVolvo EX30
First leg (90% to 10%)207 mi177 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop181 mi155 mi
Fast-charge stops23
Time spent chargingabout 65 minabout 85 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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