General Motors is stepping up to the plate with a wide range of new all-electric vehicles, planning to launch no less than 30 new EVs globally by 2025. Obviously, Cadillac will play an integral part in GM’s EV transition, with Cadillac global vice president Rory Harvey confirming back in February that the luxury marque will launch three new all-electric models over the course of the 2023 calendar year. One of those models will likely be the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, and now, GM Authority has the first spy shots of the upcoming luxury EV.
Despite the heavy vinyl and black-and-white camo, there’s still a number of interesting tidbits to glean from this prototype variant of the upcoming electric Cadillac Escalade IQ. For starters, the vehicle’s footprint is quite a bit different from the current ICE-powered Cadillac Escalade, looking lower and less bulky than the internal-combustion equivalent. One of the big reasons the current Escalade is so bulky (and profitable) is its body-on-frame underpinnings, while the upcoming electric Cadillac Escalade IQ will ride on the EV-dedicated GM BT1 platform.
This recalls comments made by GM President Mark Reuss last year during the 2022 GM Investor Day event, during which Reuss said that the size differences and wheelbase differences present in GM’s full-size SUVs will be done “again in a much more innovative way,” referencing the automaker’s full-sized, all-electric utility models. Later on, for example, the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ will offer an extended length Escalade IQ L model.
Further details of note on this prototype are the wheels, which present a pattern and design that’s reminiscent of the wheels equipped by the Cadillac Celestiq ultra-luxury sedan, with broad spokes complemented by thinner inner spokes.
For those who may have missed it, GM very recently confirmed the forthcoming launch of the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ with a brief teaser. Meanwhile, back in 2019, GM Authority was the first to report that General Motors was targeting a range-per-charge of 400 miles for the new all-electric Escalade.
As usual, we’ll be there to bring you all the details on the new electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, so stay tuned, and don’t forget to subscribe to GM Authority for more Cadillac Escalade IQ news, Cadillac Escalade news, Cadillac news, GM electric vehicle news, GM technology news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Tbere are so many rich Californians who willl buy this electric SUV (ESUV?) such that it will complete its reservations as quickly as the Lyriq did. It will be expensive but a success.
Lyriq is a success? Since when?
Since it has a 3 year wait list and is selling over MSRP. I mean beyond that I guess not lol.
It’s not like this in Florida. I had to call dealerships around the state for over a month to find one that someone who pre-ordered chose not to buy. And multiple times I was outbid because people are paying well over MSRP to get one.
Would like to see another story on this site of the three row crossover above LYRIQ vs. Escalade IQ dimension comparison spy shots.
Yea, I have been trying to measure them myself using a CAD program to compare the known dimensions, but its especially hard without a complete side view. But, my guess is the Escalade IQ will use the wheelbase of the Hummer EV SUV with the width of the Silverado EV so a lot of the basic bones will be the same. Also, it looks like by the teaser shot that it will have a duckbill spoiler similar to the Aston Martin. I am seeing this one to be the sporty one – kind of like the Aston or Cayenne, while the IQL goes after the current Escalades with more boxy styling and 3 rows of seats. That’s my guess how GM is going after two markets similar to what Mark Ruess had mentioned awhile back.
I like your thought here on positioning the IQ and IQL a little more differently than plain old wheelbase length options. Based on these images, I wouldn’t be surprised if the IQ is a two row vehicle similar to the Hummer EV SUV set up. It could be a real big opportunity to have more differentiation besides length. A short-wheel base, sporty model positioned against Range Rover. Think of additional luxuries like executive seating in the second row similar to Celestiq. Then have a larger, three row IQL that takes on the traditional Escalade duties that the current ICE Escalade models serve.
400 miles gross is good. Assuming that I’m still up to speed on the basic rules for charging/battery life. As I understand it, you aren’t supposed to fast-charge a battery to over 80% charge. Straight highway driving at 70/75, even in normal temperatures usually returns somewhere around 15% less than rated mileage. Cold temperatures also reduce range by 20+ percent as well as increasing charging time. I’m assuming that’s a big battery and that GM is providing the architecture to charge it quickly.
So, if you’re willing to run it down to 10% while on the highway, you’re looking at a range of about 300 miles on the initial 100% charge. Which isn’t too bad. The next charge, assuming you fast-charge to 80%, will net somewhere around 220 miles which gives you a one-charge range of about 500 miles assuming that the chargers are located where you need them.
There aren’t many trip days where we run more than 500 miles. Although when we travel to Florida it ends up being about 600 miles per day, so that would likely throw in another charging session.
The folks up north would have to deal with the cold temperature range limitations. I’ve noticed that some of the EV makers have advised folks to condition the battery while it’s still plugged in and to use the seat heaters instead of the cabin heat in cold weather.
A lot of compromises for what promises to be a fairly expensive vehicle. Great for running around town and going to the Country Club. Not too bad on the highway as long as you can find an unoccupied fast charger and don’t mind hanging around for a while. It’s going to be interesting to see how this all works out.
Man this one looks gorgeous. I’m so glad they did not just copy an ice escalade.
This one looks lower, lighters and more aggressive.
Love it so far.
What is cost estimate? I am thinking starting at $130k. Which is wild. I bet its 0-60 is like 4 seconds, maybe ultra cruise comes to it? the storage must be immense with the back and the frunk. i wonder if that negates the need for many for the extended version. The thing must weigh close to 10k pounds. What a unique vehicle.
Stay tuned for choke a horse pricing. Gangbangers can afford them, but gangbangers want big V8 gasoline engines. Just like Clyde Barrow loved Henry Ford’s famous V8.
I assume that the front is a large front trunk? Because that hood is very long.
I was thinking the same thing – especially when considering it will be quite similar to the HUMMER/Silverado. Other than that, this is a nice looking ride. People can b!tch about the cost, etc, but this is a Cadillac.
very true
Oh, yes that will have a large frunk. It’s based on the BT1 architecture that all have them. Probably about the size of the Silverado as mentioned, but maybe less if they are trying for better aerodynamics.
I bought a new Lyriq almost 2 months ago. I love it. It’s more luxurious and superior quality than any Cadillac I’ve owned, including the Escalade and ELR. My next vehicle will more than likely be this Escalade IQ or the Hummer EV.