Which is better, Rivian R1S or Cadillac ESCALADE IQL in Canada?

Rivian R1S is priced at C$94,000 while Cadillac ESCALADE IQL costs C$160,899. Rivian R1S offers 483 km range vs 724 km for Cadillac ESCALADE IQL. The best choice depends on your budget, daily range needs, and preferred features.

What is the price difference between Rivian R1S and Cadillac ESCALADE IQL?

The price difference is CAD 66,899. Rivian R1S is the more affordable option at C$94,000.

Which has longer range, R1S or ESCALADE IQL?

Cadillac ESCALADE IQL has the longer range at 724 km versus 483 km.

What is the battery capacity of Rivian R1S vs Cadillac ESCALADE IQL?

Rivian R1S has a 135 kWh battery. Cadillac ESCALADE IQL has a 246 kWh battery.

Rivian R1S Dual Motor Standard vs Cadillac ESCALADE IQL LUXURY — EV Comparison Canada 2026

Name: Cadillac ESCALADE IQL LUXURY
Brand: Cadillac
Price: 160899 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Spec	Rivian R1S	Cadillac ESCALADE IQL
Price	C$94,000	C$160,899
Range (Claimed)	483 km	724 km
Battery Capacity	135 kWh	246 kWh
Motor Power

Rivian R1S vs Cadillac ESCALADE IQL

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Spec Score(12 specs)

12 specs

Rivian R1S

Best

12 specs

Cadillac ESCALADE IQL

Best

Rivian R1S

C$94,000

Cadillac ESCALADE IQL

C$160,899

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Overview

Price

↓ lower

C$94,000

C$160,899

Range

↑ higher

483 km

724 km

Battery

↑ higher

135 kWh

246 kWh

Motor Power

↑ higher

495 kW

378 kW

0-100 km/h

↓ lower

3.5s (0-100 km/h)

5.0s (0-100 km/h)

Battery

Battery Capacity

↑ higher

135 kWh

246 kWh

Range (Claimed)

↑ higher

483 km

724 km

Range Standard

EPA

Fast Charging

25 min (10-80%)

Not Available

Normal Charging

10 hrs (240V)

Not Available

Performance

Motor Power

↑ higher

495 kW

378 kW

Top Speed

↑ higher

177 km/h

N/A km/h

Acceleration

↓ lower

3.5s (0-100 km/h)

5.0s (0-100 km/h)

Seating Capacity

7 seats

Dimensions

Length

N/A

Width

N/A

Height

N/A

Wheelbase

↑ higher

N/A

Ground Clearance

↑ higher

N/A

Features

Rivian R1S

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
All-Wheel Drive
Dual Motor
+ 6 more

Cadillac ESCALADE IQL

All-Wheel Drive
Ultra-Fast Charging (200+ kW)
Regenerative Braking
+ 4 more

Spec Score(9 comparable specs)

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Rivian R1S

Best Overall

of 9 wins

Cadillac ESCALADE IQL

Best Overall

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Rivian R1S (Dual Motor Standard) vs Cadillac ESCALADE IQL (LUXURY)

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Spec name	EV Rivian R1SDual Motor Standard C$94,000 2026Finance →	EV Cadillac ESCALADE IQLLUXURY C$160,899 2026Finance →
💰Price & Value2 specs
Price Total cost before taxes and subsidies ↓ lower	C$94,000	C$160,899
Est. Monthly Estimated monthly payment — 40% down, 7% p.a., 5-year loan ↓ lower	CAD 1,117/mo	CAD 1,912/mo
⚡Performance4 specs
Motor Power Maximum power output of the electric motor ↑ higher	495 kW Best	378 kW
Battery Capacity Total energy storage capacity of the battery pack ↑ higher	135 kWh	246 kWh Best
Top Speed Maximum speed under ideal conditions ↑ higher	177 km/h	N/A km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h time ↓ lower	3.5s (0-100 km/h)s Best	5.0s (0-100 km/h)s
🔋Range & Charging4 specs
Range (Claimed) Max range per charge as claimed by manufacturer ↑ higher	483 km	724 km Best
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.)	EPA	EPA
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger	25 min (10-80%)	Not Available
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger	10 hrs (240V)	Not Available
📏Dimensions5 specs
✨Features2 specs