Cadillac has lastly launched pricing for its greatest 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 huge luxurious EV will begin at $129,990. That makes it $40,400 dearer to start out than an entry-level gas-powered Escalade.
Cadillac went large 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 larger and 0.4 inches wider than the common Escalade. Energy is equally large with its dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup producing 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque. With the out there Velocity Max characteristic engaged, which has similarities to the the GMC Hummer EV’s Watts To Freedom mode, Cadillac says the Escalade IQ can hit 60 mph in below 5 seconds. A formidable feat for one thing that seemingly 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 enormous 200-kWh battery.
The lineup for the Escalade IQ is simplistic in comparison with the gas-powered Escalade. Consumers 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 coloration selections to select from, starting from GM’s basic Summit White to a good-looking blue known as Midnight Metal Frost. Two of the colours (Flare Metallic and Deep House 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 value, inside coloration choices on the bottom trim are restricted to both normal black or grey seating. Except for the standard myriad of equipment, choice packages embrace a $750 premium carpet package deal, a $2,470 sensible 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. Consumers may 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.
Shifting as much as Sport 1 will value you $130,490. The most important 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. The whole lot 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 coloration 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, just 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 most costly Escalade IQ is the $151,115 Sport 2 trim. Save for a novel 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 rivals just like the Mercedes-Maybach EQS and Vary Rover SV. In the event you can afford these costs, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade is at present out there at sellers now.
