Cadillac Escalade IQ
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac (General Motors) |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Model years | 2025–present |
| Assembly | United States: Detroit, Michigan (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Dual-motors, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM BT1 |
| Chassis | Unibody |
| Related | GMC Hummer EV |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Dual "Ultium Drive" permanent magnet motors |
| Power output |
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| Battery | 24 module: 233.3/205 kWh (total/usable) "Ultium" lithium-ion, typically 400 V with ability to switch to 800 V when charging[1] |
| Electric range | 450 mi (720 km) (est)[1] |
| Plug-in charging | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 136.2 in (3,459 mm)[1] |
| Length | 224.3 in (5,697 mm)[1] 228.5 in (5,804 mm) (IQL) |
| Width | 85.3 in (2,167 mm)[1] |
| Height | 76.1 in (1,933 mm)[1] |
| Curb weight | 9,000–9,350 lb (4,082–4,241 kg) |
The Cadillac Escalade IQ is a full-size battery-electric luxury SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed by Cadillac as an electric counterpart to the gas-powered Escalade. Introduced in the mid-2020s and built on General Motors’ Ultium electric vehicle platform, the Escalade IQ is produced at GM’s Factory Zero assembly plant in Detroit.
Overview
GM first announced the Cadillac Escalade IQ in May 2023 as a battery-electric version of the full-size sport utility vehicle.[2] Details were released at a New York City press event on August 9, 2023. The Escalade IQ began production at Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly in late 2024 for the 2025 model year.[3] A variant with an extended wheelbase, known as the Escalade IQL, has been released in 2025 to correspond to the Escalade ESV.[4] GM previously had trademarked the names "Escalade IQ" and "Escalade IQL" in 2021.[5] The Escalade IQ/IQL is the first electric Cadillac intended to replace an existing model powered by internal combustion engines.[6]
The Escalade IQ is based on GM's Ultium technology, sharing batteries, motors, and other components with the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and Cruise Origin. The 24-module battery has a storage capacity of more than 200 kW-hr, giving it a driving range of 450 mi (720 km).[6] Peak charging rate is 350 kW using an 800 V DC source; there is an onboard AC charger with a maximum input capacity of 19.2 kW.[7]
The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Escalade IQ is equipped with two output modes: the standard output mode peaks at a combined 680 hp (510 kW; 690 PS) and 615 lb⋅ft (834 N⋅m) of torque, while "Velocity Max" increases output to 750 hp (560 kW; 760 PS) and 785 lb⋅ft (1,064 N⋅m) of torque.[8] The rear wheels are linked to the steering wheel, turning up to 10 degrees either opposite (at low speeds) or in the same direction as the front wheels (at highway speeds) and permitting diagonal travel similar to the Hummer EV's "crabwalk" mode.[1]
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White and Black Escalade IQs
Sales
| Year | US |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 670[9] |
| 2025 | 8,115[10] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Gitlin, Jonathan M. (August 9, 2023). "Cadillac reveals the 2025 Escalade IQ, one excessive EV". Ars Technica. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Shakir, Umar (May 22, 2023). "GM is making an all-electric Cadillac Escalade". The Verge. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Hunt, Rhian (December 25, 2024). "2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Now Arriving In Dealerships". GM Authority. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ Gilboy, James (August 10, 2023). "Cadillac Confirms an Even Bigger Electric Escalade IQ ESV Is Coming". The Drive. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Accardi, Michael (November 21, 2021). "Cadillac Escalade IQL: The name of the upcoming electric luxury SUV we all want". Muscle Cars & Trucks. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ a b Wayland, Michael (August 9, 2023). "2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, GM's new all-electric SUV, starts at $130,000. Here's a first look". CNBC Autos. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Hall, Emme (August 9, 2023). "The all-electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is loaded with tech and wrapped up in big ol' package". TechCrunch. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Ewing, Steven (9 August 2023). "Sheesh, the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ is even bigger than a Hummer". Top Gear. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "GM posts 4% sales growth in 2024, as market share keeps expanding". GM Pressroom. 2025-01-03. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "GM leads U.S. industry, 2025 sales up 6%". GM Pressroom. 2026-01-05. Retrieved 2026-01-08.