For many families, the Cadillac Escalade is a household name when it comes to a practical, bulletproof SUV to haul the family around in luxury. And now, this popular model has spawned its first EV variant, the Escalade IQ. So, with comparable range to the V8, is this a viable alternative?? This article will cover all the in-depth details of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. Please watch the video linked at the bottom of this article for a full deep dive of the design!

What’s New for 2025?

  • New product from the ground up by Cadillac

Trims and Pricing

MSRP

Luxury 1: $127,700

Sport 1: $128,200

Luxury 2: $147,700

Sport 2: $148,200

Going from the V8 to the EV model will cost you a pretty penny.

Air Ball and Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk: The IQ is a legitimate alternative to the low-MPG V8 model

Air Ball: Prices make an unreasonable gap between the two models

Design and Features

The Escalade IQ takes design cues from both the gas-powered Escalade and the Cadillac IQ products. Many of the lighting elements will be very “IQ-esque,” while the Escalade will give the IQ its iconic boxy design. Please watch the video at the bottom of this article for a full in-depth design review!

As for the features, here is a breakdown of what will be on the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ:

Feature

Availability

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard with Entry Animations

Ground Clearance

6.9-inches | Variable with Standard Air Suspension

Wheels

24-inch alloys with varying designs | 35-inch tires

Mirrors

Heated, Power Folding, BSM, Auto Dimming

Roof Options

Black two-tone roof standard | New to the Escalade Line-up

Length

224.3-inches | IQL model coming in 2026

LED Taillights

Standard with Animations

Towing

Up to 8,000lbs

Four Corner Air Suspension

Standard

Forward Emergency Braking

Standard on all Escalade IQ Models

Lane Keep Assist

Auto High Beams

Adaptive Cruise Control

SuperCruise

Standard for 3 years

 

The Escalade IQ will have a futuristic cabin, offering both luxury and technology:

Interior

Smart Entry

Standard

Auto Opening Doors

2 Models

Soft Close Doors

Standard

Interior Materials

Leather Free Cabin on all Escalade IQ models

Seats

Power with Memory | 2 Trims: Massage

Wireless Charging

Dual Wireless Charger

Center Pass-Through Fridge

Available

Steering Wheel

Power Adjusting and Heated

Head-Up Display

Standard

360 Degree Camera

Standard with 3D view

Ambient Lighting

Standard with 126 colors

Climate

5-Zone Climate with dedicated 11-in screen for control

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Standard

Audio

19, 36, or 40-Speaker AKG Audio System

Display

55-inch Curved Display that goes across the width of the cabin. Includes Gauge Cluster, Infotainment, and Passenger Display | No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto

Camera Mirror

Standard

Roof

Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof with no sunshade

 

The Escalade IQ, similar to the gas model, will be offering new heights of Caddy luxury:

Rear Amenities

Rear Executive Captain’s Chairs

Available with Heating, Ventilation, and Massage

Dual Wireless Chargers

Standard with Rear Console

Dual Entertainment Screens

Available

Liftgate

AutoSense Power

Power Folding Seats

Standard

Frunk

12.2 cubic foot “e-Trunk”

 

For in depth details on the 2025 Escalade IQ, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

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What’s Under the Hood?

Currently, there is only one battery and motor setup, with two different power figures, depending on the mode:

  • Battery:
    • 24-Module Ultium Battery Pack
    • Over 200 kWh of usable capacity
  • Performance and Range:
    • Dual Motor AWD:
      • Normal Mode: 680 hp | 615 lb ft
      • Velocity Mode: 750 hp | 785 lb ft | 0-60: <5s
      • Range: Cadillac Estimates up to 460 miles

When it comes to charging, the specs are as follows:

  • Charging:
    • AC Single: 8 miles of range per hour
    • AC Dual: 37 miles of ranger per hour
    • DC Fast: up to 100 miles of range in 10 mins

We hope you have found this overview of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ helpful! For a more detailed first look of the IQ, please watch our video below! What do you think of the new Escalade IQ? Let us know in the comments!