Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $133,315 (Base Luxury MSRP): $129,795
Seating Capacity: 7
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; stability control system; and a tire pressure sensor
Standard Equipment (on test vehicle): AWD; 22-inch wheels; all-electric; 115kw charging; a hands-free highway driving steering; air ride adaptive suspension and magnetic ride control; 4-wheel steering; panoramic fixed glass roof; a heated steering wheel; leather seats; heated and ventilated front seats; heated second-row seats; power folding third-row seats; a blind zone steering assist system; a heads-up display system; a five zone ventilation system; illuminated grille; and a one pedal driving system
Options: rear seat entertainment; Bluetooth headphones by AKG; and roof sunshade
Other Trim Levels:
IQL (extended version)
Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 21-speaker audio system with SiriusXM
Android/Apple CarPlay: Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles
Battery Warranty: 10 years/150,000 miles
Powertrain: 6 years or 70,000 miles
Towing: 8,000 lbs
Motor/Horsepower (Test Vehicle): dual motors/750-hp
Standard E- Mileage: not tested via fueleconomy.gov
What’s New: After entering the market in 2025, the Escalade IQ is a carryover model for this year.
Stylish design
All-electric
460-mile driving range
700-horsepower
0 to 60 mph in 4.7 second
A 4-wheel steer system
Roomy
22-inch wheels standard
24-inch wheels available
Hands-free highway steering system
Leather seats
A power tilt telescopic steering wheel
A fixed panoramic sunroof
A heads-up system (HUD)
A rear seat entertainment system available with dual screens
Heated/ventilated front seats
Rear power third-row seats
A 5-zone climate control system
Air suspension
Power liftgate
Entertainment/Streaming features embedded into the instrument cluster (e.g. Youtube, Tubi, Netflix)
Left and right embedded turning camera
Wireless charging
A one pedal driving system
An executive second row available on select trims
Rear heated/ventilated second row massaging seats available
But:
A learning curve to activate the supercruise (hands-free) highway steering system
To open the glove box, it required us to search for an icon/button on the infotainment screen
No side window sunshades for the second-row seats
Limited access to third row seating
No massaging seat available on Sport trim
No brake hold system unless the vehicle is converted to the one pedal system
A massive vehicle to drive on city streets
At a starting price near $130,000, the Escalade IQ, which shares components with the Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and Hummer EV, effortlessly pumps out a whopping 750-horsepower.
Like the gasoline powered Escalade, the Escalade IQ not only serves as the flagship for the luxury brand, but also as the pinnacle EV for any luxury brand attempting to establish a footprint in large three-row segment. Currently, there isn’t another all-electric, fullsize, luxury three-row vehicle available on the market.
And with the Escalade IQ being an all-electric vehicle, one can expect to garner an eye-popping 460 miles of driving range on a full charge. The vehicle’s charging adaptor is compatible to use at Tesla’s charging stations, too.
Moreover, this type of driving range for a big body vehicle eliminates what many in the industry terms as range anxiety and the inability to make out of town road trips being that charging stations are steadily popping up across the country despite the current administration shift away from supporting the electric vehicle community.
Added to that, occupants in this stylish and luxurious tech-infused 7-seater, has plenty of room to store luggage and other necessities either in the cargo area or the frunk, which was once reserved for engine components and the like. In fact, the funk is so mammoth, we found ourselves having to climb inside to access items that had slid to the rear. Outside of the additional cargo space, the Escalade IQ can also tow up to 8,000 pounds.
Moreover, like any flagship vehicle, this one is loaded with every imaginable accoutrement available. Those features range from an optional second row individualize entertainment screens to available massaging front and second row seats depending upon the trim selected to leather appointed seating to a 360-degree camera. However, we were disappointed the Sport trim we reviewed lacked massaging front seats. Go figure? That essential feature should be standard on all Escalade IQs.
Lastly, the mammoth sized Escalade IQ offers a crawl system. The feature can be essential when parking is at a premium. In the case of parallel parking, the feature allows the vehicle to literally walk (crawl) out of tight spaces without damaging the vehicles or having to wait until the occupants parked in the front (or rear) return to occupy their vehicles.
Overall, the Escalade is the brand’s future in terms of combining driving range, technology, luxury and style. Cadillac is the first to offer such in this premium segment. The next closes electric vehicle is the 5-passenger Mercedes-Benz G- Wagon. However, the G-Wagon lacks the driving range and space provided by the Cadillac Escalade EV. So, for those seeking to experience the future of driving in a three-row electric car, look no further. It's encapsulated in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Competition: None
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