Cadillac is transitioning to all-electric power, and it’s taking the Escalade nameplate along for the ride. The new all-electric SUV will be dubbed the Cadillac Escalade IQ, and is set to debut next month. Now, GM Authority is giving you the full rundown on everything we know and expect from the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Model Line
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ takes after the rest of the all-electric Cadillac lineup with regard to naming conventions, as initially demonstrated by models like the Cadillac Lyriq and Cadillac Celestiq. However, the luxury brand is taking a slightly different approach by adding the “IQ” suffix as a separate identifier at the end of the Cadillac Escalade nameplate, rather than integrating “IQ” directly into the “Escalade” name.
A Cadillac Escalade IQL will eventually follow as a longer-wheelbase variant of the Escalade IQ. However, during last year’s investor day presentation, GM president Mark Reuss hinted that the IQL would be somewhat different than the regular-wheelbase IQ. “The wheelbase differences we have today and the size base differences we have today on our full-size SUVs, we’re going to do it again in a much more innovative way, though,” he said. “You’re going to see things here, design, size, platform sharing-wise, but also technology-wise, that will be very different from what we execute today. We’re pretty much finished with the design, and going for production.”
In addition, a high-performance Escalade IQ-V model may be released later on the SUV’s lifecycle, delivering more power and torque from a three-motor setup, plus more athletic suspension and revised styling.
Exterior
Spy shots reveal that the Cadillac Escalade IQ appears to be significantly less bulky than the ICE-based Escalade, while still maintaining classic utility vehicle proportions. The new Escalade IQ will also be available with 24-inch wheels, while retractable running boards will be equipped as standard on most models.
Interior
Inside, look for a three-row seating configuration. The Cadillac Escalade IQ will also likely offer more interior room than the ICE-based Escalade, despite a smaller overall exterior footprint. Infotainment goodies will be top-of-the-line, and will include a pillar-to-pillar infotainment display, plus available GM Ultra Cruise, GM’s next-level autonomous driver-assist system enabling hands-free driving in 95 percent of all driving scenarios.
Powertrain
Providing the motivation will be GM Ultium Drive motor technology and GM Ultium battery technology, the latter which will likely include a 24-module battery pack, while the former will boast all-wheel-drive grip to put the power down. Both a two- and three-motor powertrain will be offered, as will rear-wheel steering. Maximum output is expected to hit at roughly 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque, while range-per-charge will be as high as 450 miles.
Platform
Under the skin, the Cadillac Escalade IQ will ride on the GM BT1 platform, the same underpinnings as the GMC Hummer EV, Chevy Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV.
Availability
The Cadillac Escalade IQ is expected to launch in 2024 for the 2025 model year, and will be sold in North America, China, and select export markets. Look for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ to make its formal debut on August 9th, 2023.
Production
We expect Escalade IQ pricing to start around $100,000 for the U.S. market.
Production
Production will take place at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan, previously known as Detroit-Hamtramck.
Spy Shots
GM Authority spy photographers have captured the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ on a few occasions:
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Comments
Where are they going to get the lithium they need for all the big batteries on monster SUVs. A sedan makes much more sense as the platform for an EV.
Salton Sea in SoCal.
Will this weigh 9000 pounds too? I’m very Concerned about the tanks GM is building with EV SUVs.
Calendar is marked for the Escalade IQ.
Celestiq might look better if it had 8-lug wheels.