2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: Electric Luxury with 725 kms Range

SAUDI ARABIA : The Cadillac Escalade IQ is a three-row electric SUV based on the ICE model featuring all the tech and luxury. The car is expected to go on sale in late 2024.

• Based on the ICE Cadillac Escalade, the electric version has an aerodynamic design featuring an illuminated grille, 24-inch wheels and revamped tail lights.
• The cabin, decorated with premium material, boasts lots of goodies including a 55-inch large display on the dashboard, a head-up display, a panoramic glass roof, a Smart System safety suite, etc. 
• The Escalade IQ will get a 200 kWh battery that can produce 750hp and deliver up to 724 km of range, supporting both DC fast-charging and Level-2 AC charging.

The Cadillac Escalade has been the quintessential SUV in the Middle East for over two decades. Since then, the three-row SUV has continued to draw attention with crucial upgrades every few years. Now with the announcement of the Escalade IQ electric, it seems the American brand is looking for a whole different ball game. 

Exterior Styling

The Cadillac Escalade has been the epitome of sublime styling and the new IQ takes this to a new level as it has a more aerodynamic design. The car features a luxury-specific illuminated grille and Cadillac crest at the front. With a sloping roofline, the car features 24-inch 7-spoke machined alloy wheels that enhance its formidable appearance.

The rear profile resembles the ICE version with restyled tail lights, with an integrated spoiler, a new lower bumper cover and other minor enhancements.

Interior Comfort

The most surface area of the Escalade IQ is taken by a large 55-inch diagonal display on the dashboard with the left part of the screen serving as the driver display, and the right one for the co-passenger. There is another 11-inch touchscreen beneath for adjusting ambient lighting and climate.

The car comes with leather wrappings with polished aluminium inserts and door panel-integrated ambient lighting further elevating the premium stance. The luxury SUV features captain’s chairs in the second row and a 60:40 third-row split power bench. There are two 12.6-inch touchscreens for entertaining rear passengers apart from aspects like a panoramic glass roof, head-up display and Smart System safety suite, among others.

Battery and Range

The Escalade IQ is driven by a powerful motor and 200 kWh battery setup that pumps out 750hp and 1064 Nm torque. The SUV is an all-wheel drive vehicle, which also comes with multiple driving modes to suit individual driving preferences. The car claims to sprint from 0-60kmph in less than 5 seconds. 

The giant Ultium battery pack can deliver a range of up to 724kms and the 800-volt architecture will keep the charging downtime to a minimum while the DC fast-charging can help gain 100 miles of range in about 10 minutes. When using a 19.2kW Level 2 AC charger, the battery can be charged for a good 36 miles in an hour. 

Launch Date, Pricing and Rivals

Expected to be released in late 2024, the Cadillac Escalade IQ will be available in four trims in the price bracket of $129,990 (488,000 SAR) and $150,490 (565,000 SAR). It will be pitched against Lucid Gravity, Mercedes-EQS and Tesla Model X in its category.