Rivian R1S vs Cadillac Escalade
Rivian R1S
$121,990
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Rivian R1S vs Cadillac Escalade. Rivian R1S offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Rivian R1S
Fuel Economy
Rivian R1S
Performance
Rivian R1S
Cadillac Escalade
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Rivian R1S
$121,990
Rating: 4.8/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Rivian R1S |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Rivian | Cadillac |
| Model | R1S | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | — |
| Body Style | 3-Row Electric Luxury SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $121,990 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $121,990 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $121,990 | $121,000 |
| Engine | In-House Quad Electric Motors (AWD) | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 1,025 hp | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 1,198 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 2.5 sec (0-60 mph) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 374 miles EPA Range | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 374 - 400 miles | N/A |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 141 kWh Max Pack Lithium-ion | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | 215 kW DC Fast Charging (NACS Port) | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.8/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 215 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 10.0 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | 9.4 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Staggering 1,025 horsepower with supercar-level 2.5-second 0-60 mph sprint; Four-motor independent torque vectoring prov... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | High entry price point ($121,990 base MSRP); Heavy curb weight reduces energy efficiency compared to smaller crossovers;... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
