Cadillac has lastly launched pricing for its greatest EV, the all-electric Escalade IQ, which is beginning to attain sellers this month. Together with vacation spot (which is without doubt one of the highest I’ve seen at $2,290), the large luxurious EV will begin at $129,990. That makes it $40,400 costlier to start out than an entry-level gas-powered Escalade.
Cadillac went massive with the Escalade IQ, placing it on the identical platform because the GMC Hummer EV. It rides on wheelbase that’s 15.2 inches longer than a standard-length gasoline Escalade; the IQ can also be 12.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches greater and 0.4 inches wider than the common Escalade. Energy is equally massive with its dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup producing 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque. With the accessible Velocity Max function engaged, which has similarities to the the GMC Hummer EV’s Watts To Freedom mode, Cadillac says the Escalade IQ can hit 60 mph in beneath 5 seconds. A formidable feat for one thing that doubtless weighs near, if not over 4 tons. Cadillac says the Escalade IQ has the flexibility so as to add 100 miles of vary in simply 10 minutes utilizing a 800-volt DC quick charger, which ought to assist refill its big 200-kWh battery.
The lineup for the Escalade IQ is simplistic in comparison with the gas-powered Escalade. Patrons can select between both merely named Luxurious 1 or 2 trims or Sport 1 or 2 fashions. Luxurious 1 opens on the aforementioned $129,990 beginning worth, and it’s fairly loaded proper out of the field with options like an enormous 55-inch curved show with Google Constructed-In, 24-inch wheels, a 19-speaker AKG audio system and four-wheel steering. There’s six colour selections to select from, starting from GM’s traditional Summit White to a good-looking blue known as Midnight Metal Frost. Two of the colours (Flare Metallic and Deep House Metallic) are $635 choices whereas Black Cherry Tintcoat is $1,225, and that Midnight Metal Frost is the costliest with a $5,925 price ticket.
Regardless of the value, inside colour choices on the bottom trim are restricted to both customary black or grey seating. Other than the same old myriad of equipment, choice packages embrace a $750 premium carpet package deal, a $2,470 good trailering package deal or a $4,395 Radiant package deal that comes with the intense 24-inch alloy wheels, perimeter lighting and that’s it. Patrons may also choice chargers with the Escalade IQ: A PowerUp Degree 2 charger for $599, a PowerUp+ Degree 2 charger for $1,299 or GM Vitality’s $1,699 PowerShift charger. With each choice chosen a loaded Escalade IQ Luxurious 1 will set you again $145,000.
Transferring as much as Sport 1 will price you $130,490. The largest distinction is a sportier look package deal trim, which comes within the type of 24-inch wheels with high-gloss black pockets and a darkish tint to the outside trim. Every part from exterior colours to choice packages is identical because the Luxurious 1 trim save for a $3,995 Onyx package deal that blacks out the wheels and badges and provides perimeter lighting.
The Escalade IQ Luxurious 2 mannequin begins at $149,990. That will get you distinctive 24-inch machine-faced wheels with gloss black inserts, a typical trailering package deal and power-assist doorways. The large distinction on this trim comes within the inside, the place colour choices change up with both Camelia tan coloured seating or a beautiful Harbor Blue upholstery, and it will get customary second-row captain’s chairs. These chairs turn out to be much more particular with the $9,495 Government Second Row Seating package deal that provides 14-way energy adjustment seats, a middle console, heating and air flow with therapeutic massage, a wi-fi cellphone charger, and a dual-screen leisure system all for the second row. The Luxurious 2 additionally will get a Radiant package deal, just like the opposite trims, that provides shiny wheels and perimeter lighting for $4,395. Loaded out, an Escalade IQ Luxurious 2 is $170,800.
The costliest Escalade IQ is the $151,115 Sport 2 trim. Save for a singular design on the usual 24-inch wheels, there doesn’t appear to be a lot distinction between this and the opposite trims. All of its options, choices and colours are the identical because the Luxurious 2 trim, simply with the Sport’s look as an alternative. Loaded out, an Escalade IQ Sport 2 is $895 cheaper than a loaded Luxurious 2 trim at $169,905.
That’s much more than a loaded-up gasoline Escalade, although it’s nonetheless much less cash than rivals just like the Mercedes-Maybach EQS and Vary Rover SV. In the event you can afford these costs, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade is at the moment accessible at sellers now.
