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Name aside, Cadillac’s Escalade IQ isn’t the smartest EV decision
- The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, based on an electric platform and priced at $129,990, aims to attract luxury SUV buyers to go electric.
- The futuristic design of the Escalade IQ includes a blanked-off grille, stacked headlights, and 24-inch wheels, offering a spacious interior with luxurious features like massage seats.
- Equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel drive, 200-kWh battery pack, the Escalade IQ boasts 750 hp, 785 lb-ft torque, and an estimated range of 460 miles.
- While featuring advanced tech like a 55-inch dashboard display and Super Cruise hands-free system, the in-car tech usability falls short, lacking Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Driving the Escalade IQ reveals handling challenges due to its weight, although it offers impressive acceleration and towing capacity.
- The 200-kWh battery pack provides a Cadillac-estimated range of 460 miles, with DC fast charging capable of adding 100 miles in 10 minutes.
- The Escalade IQ's Executive Second Row option adds luxury with reclining seats and a center console, but the overall driving experience may not justify the investment.
- Compared to smaller electric SUVs like the Rivian R1S and Volvo EX90, the Escalade IQ may lack the driving pleasure and convenient charging options for road trips.
- It appears that the Escalade IQ serves more as a marketing strategy to offer an electric Escalade, repackaging tech from other GM EVs with slight improvements.
- Nevertheless, for those seeking a chauffeur-driven luxurious experience, the Escalade IQ's spacious and feature-rich interior may still hold appeal.
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