The upcoming Cadillac Escalade IQ, an all-electric full-size SUV based on the General Motors’ Ultium platform, will start production in the summer of 2024 at GM’s Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan. This model will be the third electric Cadillac vehicle following the Cadillac Lyriq and the unique Cadillac Celestiq. The target market for this vehicle is the high-end, luxury, three-row SUV segment. Today, we summarize the main specifications of the model.
According to Cadillac estimates, the base price for the Cadillac Escalade IQ will be around $130,000. This price already includes destination charges and exceeds the $80,000 price cap for the $7,500 federal tax credit incentive, so it will not qualify for this credit.
The Cadillac Escalade IQ will be equipped with a variety of features including four-wheel steering, Adaptive Air Ride Suspension system, Super Cruise driver assistance, 55-inch total diagonal LED display and a bidirectional charging capability.
This electric vehicle will be based on the General Motors’ Ultium platform and will use the largest available battery pack option. It will have more than 200 kilowatt-hours of available energy (usable), making it one of the largest batteries on the market. This large battery pack will provide the Cadillac Escalade IQ with a range of about 450 miles, despite its size, aerodynamics, weight, and large 24-inch wheels with 35-inch tires. General Motors currently uses lithium-ion battery cells in this vehicle.
The Cadillac Escalade IQ will have an on-board 19.2-kilowatt charger and will be capable of adding 100 miles of range in 10 minutes using high-power, 800-volt class chargers. In the case of DC fast charging, the vehicle is estimated to replenish up to 37 miles of range per hour. This electric vehicle will also have a dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain with a peak system output of 560 kW (750 hp) and 1064 Nm (785 lb-ft) of torque. Towing capability is estimated at up to 8,000 lbs (3,628 kg). With these cutting-edge features, the Cadillac Escalade IQ is expected to make quite an impact when it is released.