2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: price, design, specs and more

Escalade will get an electric version. Cadillac introduced an electric version of the big, flashy SUV last year — and it’s going to be luxurious. In fact, the Escalade IQ will likely be one of the most luxurious electric SUVs to date, and its price tag will be accordingly.

The Escalade IQ will likely be one of the most luxurious electric SUVs to date, and its price tag will be accordingly.

Wondering what the Escalade IQ will be? Here’s everything we know about the upcoming car at the moment.

All we know about the upcoming car is that it’s going to be an electric SUV.

Cadillac Escalade IQ: Design

The Escalade’s design is iconic, and it’s gotten a major upgrade for the electric model. The new Escalade gets a huge front fascia grille, vertical headlights on the sides, and an imposing company logo embossed in the middle.

Cadillac Escalade IQ.

The overall look is no surprise — it’s very similar to the design of the Cadillac Lyriq, the company’s first big EV release. It has a similar false radiator grille and similar upright headlights up front.

And it has a similar vertical headlights.

The EV version of the Escalade is actually slightly larger than the standard model. The SUV is about 5 meters long and — 2 meters wide, and it’s fitted with massive 24-inch wheels.

The Escalade’s length is about 5 meters, width — 2 meters, and it features massive 24-inch wheels.

In the rear, the SUV blends in a bit with a more curvaceous rear — unlike the current Escalade. Overall, the Escalade IQ looks sportier than the gasoline model, and that’s a good thing. It makes it look more modern and a little more interesting.

And that’s a good thing.

Cadillac Escalade IQ: price

Like its gasoline-powered predecessor, the Escalade IQ will require a significant outlay. That’s to be expected, though — it’s a luxury car, and always has been, and given the fact that this is the first generation of the electric version, it’s sure to appeal to buyers who want a luxury option that doesn’t harm the environment.

The Escalade IQ is a luxury car, and it’s always been that way.

What about the price tag? The Escalade IQ will be priced from $127,700 (Rmb11.3m), making it one of the most expensive electric SUVs to date. Pricing will vary, and you can expect multiple models to be offered, though Cadillac hasn’t officially announced them yet.

And you can expect several models to be offered, though Cadillac hasn’t officially announced them yet.

Cadillac Escalade IQ: release date

We don’t know exactly when the Escalade IQ will go on sale yet, but we do know when it will be available. The Escalade IQ will be released as part of the 2025 model year, and will enter production in the summer of 2024 in Michigan. It will likely be available for purchase starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. But it won’t be easy to buy right after launch — it all depends on the supply chain at that point. Given that timeline, it would be great to see it on the streets in the very near future.

So it would be great to see it on the streets in the very near future.

Cadillac Escalade IQ: colors and models

Cadillac announced four Escalade IQ trim options — Luxury 1, Luxury 2, Sport 1 and Sport 2. Luxury 1 — is the cheapest, but even it offers an impressive 460 miles of range.

The Luxury 1 — is the least expensive, but even it offers an impressive 460 miles of range.

The Luxury 1 and Sport 1 models come with features like a 19-speaker AKG audio system, air suspension, and 24-inch wheels. The Luxury 2 and Sport 2 models have a 36-speaker AKG audio system, as well as 16-way power seats with massage.

The main differences between the Luxury and Sport models seem likely to be aesthetic rather than performance.

There’s also already information on colors, and there are quite a few. Most of them — are different variations of white, gray and black, as well as a few blue hues and some gorgeous deep reds.

A few of the colors are also available.

Cadillac Escalade IQ: charging speed and range

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The Escalade IQ won’t be a weak electric car. It will be built on General Motors’ Ultium battery platform, and Cadillac claims it will have a range of 460 miles, which is pretty good. The car beats most other electric cars currently available — with the exception of the Lucid Air — and that gives us high hopes for other Ultium-based EVs. However, that range estimate comes from Cadillac — and it’s likely that the EPA estimate will be a bit lower. It’s too early to say anything concrete, though.

Escalade IQ will be equipped with a NACS connector and will be able to charge at a rate of 100 miles every 10 minutes. Cadillac says the Escalade IQ will support 350 kW fast charging as standard — so you’ll be able to take full advantage of the maximum DC fast charging speeds currently available.

Cadillac says the Escalade IQ will be equipped with a NACS connector and will be able to charge at 100 miles per minute.

Cadillac Escalade IQ: speed

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Escalade IQ is designed for luxury driving — so it won’t necessarily go faster than more sporty and nimble cars, but it certainly won’t be slow either. According to the company, the Escalade IQ will be able to accelerate to 96 km/h in less than five seconds, which for such a large and heavy vehicle is not insignificant.

IQ may also be a bit more nimble than you’d expect. Cadillac says it will come standard with rear-wheel steering to help reduce turning radius and make it more stable. Cadillac also says it can pull out of a parking space diagonally, which should come in handy.

Cadillac also claims it can pull out of a parking space diagonally, which should come in handy.

Cadillac Escalade IQ: specs

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The interior equipment of the Escalade IQ is particularly impressive. At the front of the car is a massive 55-inch display that stretches along the entire dashboard, similar to the Hyperscreen offered in the Mercedes EQS. You won’t be able to use CarPlay or Android Auto on this display, but it will utilize Android Automotive, which offers access to Google apps and services. The overall software will likely be similar to the Cadillac Lyriq, which isn’t a bad thing, though it’s not surprising.

And it’s likely to be similar to the Cadillac Lyriq.

The optional executive second row of seats will also offer some interesting technology. With those optional seats, you’ll get 12.6-inch monitors in the rear headrests for private viewing. In addition, the second row can include folding tables and reclining seats.

The second row can also include folding tables and reclining seats.

You’ll also get useful autonomous driving technology. Cadillac says the car will be equipped with Super Cruise, a system that lets you drive hands-free on the highway.

Cadillac says the car will be equipped with the Super Cruise system, which lets you drive hands-free on the highway.

All in all, the Escalade IQ should offer a comfortable ride for both driver and passengers.