The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ made its formal introduction in August of the 2023 calendar year, debuting an all-new, all-electric evolution for the iconic luxury SUV nameplate. As GM Authority covered previously, the new Escalade IQ is currently slated to begin rolling off the production line on October 7th, 2024. Now, interested fans and potential customers can spec the new Escalade IQ using the official configurator tool at Cadillac’s website.
At present, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is offered in four configurations – Luxury 1, Sport 1, Luxury 2, and Sport 2. Each model is equipped as standard with all-wheel drive, combining a pair of GM Ultium Drive motors with a 24-module, 200 kWh GM Ultium battery pack. Output is rated at 615 horsepower and 680 pound-feet of torque, but with Velocity Max mode activated, those numbers rise to 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque. Put your foot down, and the run to 60 mph takes less than five seconds. In addition, the Escalade IQ provides a towing capacity of 8,000 pounds. Range-per-charge is estimated at 460 miles.
Pricing starts at $129,990 for Luxury 1, $130,490 for Sport 1, $149,990 for Luxury 2, and $150,490 for Sport 2.
Naturally, customers have a long list of options and extras to choose from when it comes to upgrading their new all-electric SUV, such as highlights like the Executive Second Row Seating Package (RPO code ABV), which includes a Rear Command Center, Second-row captain’s chairs (RPO code AL4), second-row ventilated seats (RPO code KUF), six-way power second-row seat adjustment (RPO code ACS), 10-point second-row massage (RPO code AJV), second-row floor console stowable tray tables (RPO code DK1), and second-row dual wireless charging (RPO code K7D).
Further highlights include the Rear Seat Entertainment System (RPO code UW9) and the Smart Trailering Package (RPO code ZL6). With regard to paint options, Black Raven (paint code GBA) and Summit White (paint code GAZ) are the only paint options that do not require an extra charge.
Check out our previous coverage for a full breakdown of 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ pricing, including all options and packages.
As a reminder, the Cadillac Escalade IQ rides on the GM BT1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan.
Comments
I have noticed the second row side door ac vent is removed in the configurator. I hope this is only a mistake and intend to make it in the production versions. For 130,000 usd this should be a basic feature especially for the market it’s positioned for as a flagship suv.
This will be a massive hit
Definitely. A ride this quiet and smooth, all that mass and inertia, you could t-bone someone and not even know it.
I’ve advocated for this vehicle for a long time, arguing that the specs would outweigh the price. With 460 miles of estimated range, I think GM has the right idea. The only question now is how many Escalade or Escalade-like customers will come.
It’s probably the livery companies that will be the first to entice more customers.
Ugh, that full-Monte photo above burned my retinas, and when it spun around to show us its butt, I was ready to heave a bit. The profile’s not bad, but boy howdy, this thing’s looking like a Frankenstein version of the real thing overall.
But hey, you do “you”.
It’s pretty bad. Good thing we’ll see very few, if any.
yeah don’t see an issue with this Escalade looks fine.
Charging extra for anything other than black or white paint is a d**k move, especially at 130-150K. I understand if it’s a specialized/rare color, but $625 for regular silver is just an extra f**k you fee they know won’t be questioned.