Cadillac has lastly launched pricing for its largest EV, the all-electric Escalade IQ, which is beginning to attain sellers this month. Together with vacation spot (which is among the highest I’ve seen at $2,290), the large luxurious EV will begin at $129,990. That makes it $40,400 costlier to start out than an entry-level gas-powered Escalade.
Cadillac went huge with the Escalade IQ, placing it on the identical platform because the GMC Hummer EV. It rides on wheelbase that’s 15.2 inches longer than a standard-length gasoline Escalade; the IQ can be 12.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches increased and 0.4 inches wider than the common Escalade. Energy is equally huge with its dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup producing 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque. With the obtainable Velocity Max function engaged, which is analogous to the the GMC Hummer EV’s Watts To Freedom mode, Cadillac says the Escalade IQ can hit 60 mph in underneath 5 seconds. A powerful feat for one thing that possible weighs near, if not over 4 tons. Cadillac says the Escalade IQ has the flexibility so as to add 100 miles of vary in simply 10 minutes utilizing a 800-volt DC quick charger, which ought to assist replenish its big 200-kWh battery.
The lineup for the Escalade IQ is simplistic in comparison with the gas-powered Escalade. Patrons can select between both merely named Luxurious 1 or 2 trims or Sport 1 or 2 fashions. Luxurious 1 opens on the aforementioned $129,990 beginning value, and it’s fairly loaded proper out of the field with options like an enormous 55-inch curved show with Google Constructed-In, 24-inch wheels, a 19-speaker AKG audio system and four-wheel steering. There’s six shade selections to select from, starting from GM’s basic Summit White to a good-looking blue referred to as Midnight Metal Frost. Two of the colours (Flare Metallic and Deep Area Metallic) are $635 choices whereas Black Cherry Tintcoat is $1,225, and that Midnight Metal Frost is the costliest with a $5,925 price ticket.
Regardless of the worth, inside shade choices on the bottom trim are restricted to both normal black or grey seating. Apart from the standard myriad of equipment, choice packages embrace a $750 premium carpet package deal, a $2,470 good trailering package deal or a $4,395 Radiant package deal that comes with the brilliant 24-inch alloy wheels, perimeter lighting and that’s it. Patrons also can choice chargers with the Escalade IQ: A PowerUp Stage 2 charger for $599, a PowerUp+ Stage 2 charger for $1,299 or GM Vitality’s $1,699 PowerShift charger. With each choice chosen a loaded Escalade IQ Luxurious 1 will set you again $145,000.
Transferring as much as Sport 1 will value you $130,490. The largest distinction is a sportier look package deal trim, which comes within the type of 24-inch wheels with high-gloss black pockets and a darkish tint to the outside trim. Every part from exterior colours to choice packages is similar because the Luxurious 1 trim save for a $3,995 Onyx package deal that blacks out the wheels and badges and provides perimeter lighting.
The Escalade IQ Luxurious 2 mannequin begins at $149,990. That will get you distinctive 24-inch machine-faced wheels with gloss black inserts, a regular trailering package deal and power-assist doorways. The massive distinction on this trim comes within the inside, the place shade choices change up with both Camelia tan coloured seating or a stunning Harbor Blue upholstery, and it will get normal second-row captain’s chairs. These chairs turn out to be much more particular with the $9,495 Government Second Row Seating package deal that provides 14-way energy adjustment seats, a middle console, heating and air flow with therapeutic massage, a wi-fi telephone charger, and a dual-screen leisure system all for the second row. The Luxurious 2 additionally will get a Radiant package deal, much like the opposite trims, that provides vivid wheels and perimeter lighting for $4,395. Loaded out, an Escalade IQ Luxurious 2 is $170,800.
The costliest Escalade IQ is the $151,115 Sport 2 trim. Save for a singular design on the usual 24-inch wheels, there doesn’t appear to be a lot distinction between this and the opposite trims. All of its options, choices and colours are the identical because the Luxurious 2 trim, simply with the Sport’s look as an alternative. Loaded out, an Escalade IQ Sport 2 is $895 cheaper than a loaded Luxurious 2 trim at $169,905.
That’s much more than a loaded-up gasoline Escalade, although it’s nonetheless much less cash than opponents just like the Mercedes-Maybach EQS and Vary Rover SV. If you happen to can afford these costs, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade is presently obtainable at sellers now.
