The Cadillac Escalade is a legend in the automotive world. It has been the epitome of luxury, power, and style in the full-size SUV segment for over two decades. It has also been a pop culture icon, featured in countless movies, music videos, and TV shows. But the Escalade is not resting on its laurels. It is ready to embrace the future with an all-electric version that promises to take the SUV to new heights of performance, technology, and sophistication. Meet the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, the ultimate electric luxury SUV.
What Makes the Escalade IQ Different?
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is not just a regular Escalade with an electric motor. It is a completely new vehicle that shares only its name and some design cues with its gas-powered sibling. The Cadillac Escalade IQ is based on General Motors' Ultium platform, which is designed specifically for electric vehicles. This platform allows for various battery sizes, power outputs, configurations, and advanced features such as all-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension, and regenerative braking.
The Cadillac Escalade IQ will offer two battery options: a 100 kWh pack that provides an estimated range of 300 miles and a 120 kWh pack that boosts the range to 450 miles. Both batteries can be fast-charged at up to 350 kW, which means you can add up to 195 miles of range in just 10 minutes. The batteries also power two electric motors, one on each axle, that deliver a combined output of 750 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque. That's enough to propel the Escalade IQ from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, making it one of the fastest SUVs on the market.
But the Cadillac Escalade IQ is not just about speed. It is also about comfort, luxury, and innovation. The interior of the Escalade IQ is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and technology, featuring premium materials such as leather, wood, and metal, as well as a massive screen that stretches across the entire dashboard. This screen is the driver's and passengers' main interface, displaying everything from navigation and entertainment to vehicle settings and climate control. The screen also supports wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and over-the-air updates that keep the software fresh and secure.
The Cadillac Escalade IQ also offers advanced driver-assistance systems, such as Super Cruise, GM's semi-autonomous driving system that allows you to take your hands off the wheel and your eyes off the road on certain highways. The system uses cameras, sensors, and GPS to monitor your surroundings and steer, accelerate, and brake for you. It also features a driver attention system that ensures you are ready to take over if needed. Other safety features include:
- Automatic emergency braking.
- Lane-keep assist.
- Blind-spot monitoring.
- Rear cross-traffic alert.
- Surround-view camera.
- Night vision.