Someone got a chance to drive the Cadillac Escalade IQ before deliveries began to dealerships. However, they don’t get to keep it. Metro Detroit News reports that an EV heist occurred at a GM storage lot in Detroit, including some Escalade IQ models.
“Multiple electric vehicles were stolen from a storage lot in Detroit on Wednesday,” says the caption on the Instagram post by @metrodetroitnews. “The incident happened at the lot located on Lynch, near Van Dyke & I-94, at around 3:00 a.m. Multiple Cadillac Escalade IQs were reported stolen. One got stuck on escape and trapped other vehicles they attempted to steal.”
We’re grateful that someone caught on camera the comical escape attempt by an Escalade IQ spinning its front wheels while stuck on a barrier wall. Surprisingly, the electric SUV doesn’t look badly damaged as it hopelessly spins its wheels in its failed escape attempt.
The Instagram post continues, “No suspects were taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.”
The video also shows three Cadillac Escalade IQ models parked next to each other, one of which has a smashed front end. The background shows a fleet of parked EVs, including Cadillac Escalade IQ, GMC Sierra EV, and GMC Hummer EV models.
For those of us interested in legally obtaining a Cadillac Escalade IQ, the online configurator is live so buyers can try out various builds. Pricing starts at $129,990 for the Luxury 1 trim and up to $150,490 for the top Sport 2 trim.
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ utilizes GM electric drive motors that power both the front and rear axles to create an all-wheel drivetrain. Standard four-wheel steer provides a tight 39.4-foot turning diameter. Maximum output is 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque for all configurations of the model. Towing capacity is rated at up to 8,000 pounds, while the vehicle accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a claimed 5 seconds.
The IQ’s 24-module, 200 kWh GM battery pack offers a GM-estimated range of 450 miles per charge. Using the SUV’s 800-volt DC fast charging architecture, about 10 minutes are needed to restore 100 miles of range. The model also provides vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging so it can power a house in the event of an outage.
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is produced at the GM Factory Zero plant in Detroit, Michigan.
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Robbers decided to steal the EV versions? WOW.
The EV versions are all they build at Hamtramck. This lot is in the vicinity of GM’s Factory Zero in Hamtramck/Detroit so it’s likely only products that are built there were available to steal. The ICE version of the Escalade is built in Arlington, Texas.
Given that GM can’t seem to sell the products from FZ (electric pickups, Hummer EVs) maybe someone left the keys out on purpose. :-)
Just wondering, does one need to steel the FOB first or did they figure out a way to override the need for the FOB?
How does this keep happening and where are the security guards or fence breach alarms on these car manufacturing plants?!?! And HOW ARE THEY BEING STARTED? SHEEZUS CRICE. SMH
(I'll take that white one that seems to be totaled off their hands if they want. Lol)
"(I’ll take that white one that seems to be totaled off their hands if they want. Lol)"
I get the LOL part, but... :) Will be an automatic total because everyone will be full bogeyman about potential battery damage and liability. Though getting a non-EV hung on a J barrier like that would make a mess underneath and probably get it totaled as well.
Inside job, an attempt to build street cred for the Escalade EV to match the high levels enjoyed by the OG... the gasoline powered model.
Crazy.
Take your BS to some David Duke website somewhere ..