Cadillac’s Electric Escalade Offers 450 Miles of Range at $130,000 Starting Price
Today, Cadillac unveiled its inaugural all-electric Escalade, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. Priced at $130,000 and above, this luxurious vehicle utilizes GM’s Ultium batteries to provide an impressive range of 450 miles. Not only is the SUV’s price noteworthy, but its size is also remarkable, surpassing that of regular gas-powered Escalades and coming close to the length of the long-wheelbase Escalade ESV model. Nevertheless, Cadillac claims that it remains the “most aerodynamic full-size SUV ever produced by GM,” as per estimations.
A 24-module Ultium battery powers the SUV, which produces more than 200 kWh of usable energy. It supports 800-volt DC fast charging and can provide up to 100 miles with a 10-minute charge at 350 kW DC charging stations. It supports up to 19.2 kW of alternating current and an estimated 37 miles per charge hour.
The Escalade IQ has two electric motors that deliver 680 horsepower (505 kW) and 615 lb-ft (834 Nm) of torque in normal mode. However, it can reach 750 hp (560 kW) and 785 lb-ft (1,064 Nm) in Velocity Max mode. It is estimated to reach 60 mph in less than five seconds in Velocity Max.
The Escalade IQ will make its presence known on the roads, joining the ranks of electrified behemoths like the Hummer, Silverado, GMC Sierra Denali and Ram 1500 EV. The new Cadillac is nearly 19 feet long, eight feet wide and over six feet tall. But you get considerable space inside with 119.2 cubic feet of cargo space with the second and third rows of seats folded down. (There’s also a trunk that adds 12 cubic feet of storage space.) The SUV can tow up to 8,000 lbs. It has a 55-inch dual-screen LED display and its infotainment system uses the Android Automotive operating system (including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Play Store). High-end levels deliver 360-degree sound through 40 AKG speakers.
Production of the 2025 Escalade IQ will begin next summer at GM’s Factory Zero assembly center in Detroit. Pricing “starts around $130,000,” including destination charges.
