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Cadillac Escalade IQ
Car and Driver says in place of the standard Escalade's fuel-chugging V8 options, the IQ and larger IQL feature a 750-hp all-wheel-drive electric powertrain that Cadillac claims can deliver 465 miles of driving range on a single charge, since the EPA doesn't provide its own range estimate for the model; Cadillac says the Escalade IQ makes 680 horsepower in normal driving conditions. Car and Driver's test found that in the default drive mode, the Escalade IQ sends 680 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels for swift, rather than intense, acceleration, and notes the confounding truth that the Chevy Silverado EV, the electric Escalade's taller, wider and longer BT1-platform stablemate, is dynamically superior. Cadillac's own site says the Escalade IQ can gain up to 15 miles of range per hour of charge from an appliance-style, 4-prong outlet.
Power and range
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says in place of the standard Escalade's V8 options, the IQ and IQL feature a 750-hp all-wheel-drive electric powertrain that Cadillac claims can deliver 465 miles of driving range on a single charge, since the EPA doesn't provide its own estimate, and that Cadillac says the Escalade IQ makes 680 horsepower in normal driving conditions.
How it drives against its stablemate
Car and Driver's test (opens in a new tab) found the Escalade IQ's default drive mode sends 680 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels, making for swift, rather than intense, progress, and notes the confounding truth that the Chevy Silverado EV, the electric Escalade's taller, wider, and longer BT1-platform stablemate, is dynamically superior.
Home charging
Cadillac's own site (opens in a new tab) says plugging the Escalade IQ into an appliance-style, 4-prong outlet adds up to 15 miles of range per hour of charge.
Questions buyers ask
How much range does the Cadillac Escalade IQ have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Cadillac claims 465 miles on a single charge, since the EPA hasn't issued its own estimate.
Is the Cadillac Escalade IQ or Chevy Silverado EV better to drive?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Silverado EV, its platform stablemate, is dynamically superior.
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The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 750 horsepower across its full-size electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Escalade IQ seats 7 or 8 and is a Full-size electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 Escalade IQ.
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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ
A distinct all-electric nameplate from the gas Escalade (see escalade), sharing only the name. Every Escalade IQ trim shares the same 750-horsepower dual-motor AWD powertrain and roughly 460 miles of EPA-estimated range from a 200-plus-kWh battery, a 55-inch curved OLED dashboard, and Velocity Max launch mode (0-60 mph in about 4.7 seconds).
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Cadillac Escalade IQ model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ | 1 | 2026 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
The Cadillac Escalade IQ is a full-size battery-electric luxury SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed by Cadillac as an electric counterpart to the gas-powered Escalade. Introduced in 2024 and built on General Motors’ Ultium electric vehicle platform, the Escalade IQ is produced at GM’s Factory Zero assembly plant in Detroit.
Source: Cadillac Escalade IQ (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Cadillac Escalade IQ at a glance
- Production
- 2024–present
- Model years
- 2025–present
- Assembly
- United States: Detroit, Michigan (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly)
- Class
- Full-size luxury SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Dual-motors, all-wheel drive
- Platform
- GM BT1
- Chassis
- Unibody
- Electric motor
- Dual "Ultium Drive" permanent magnet motors
- Power output
- 750 hp "Velocity Max" mode, 680 hp standard mode
- Battery
- 24 module: 233.3/205 kWh (total/usable) "Ultium" lithium-ion, typically 400 V with ability to switch to 800 V when charging
- Electric range
- 450 mi (est)
- Charging
- 19.2 kW (Alternating current, AC), 350 kW (Direct current, DC)
- Wheelbase
- 136.2 in
- Length
- 224.3 in, 228.5 in (IQL)
- Width
- 85.3 in
- Height
- 76.1 in
- Curb weight
- 9000 lb
- Related models
- GMC Hummer EV
- Designer
- Robin Krieg
Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)
- July 2026, Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery. General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component. Consequence: A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
- February 2026, Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette… Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, most often about visibility/wiper (2).
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 750 | 785 | – | 8,000 | – | $130,300 |
| Sport | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 750 | 785 | – | 8,000 | – | $130,800 |
| Premium Luxury | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 750 | 785 | – | 8,000 | – | $150,600 |
| Premium Sport | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 750 | 785 | – | 8,000 | – | $151,100 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Trim ladder
1 Cadillac Escalade IQ trim, each with its own page.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Escalade IQ come in?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ (full-size electric SUV) comes in 4 trims: Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, Premium Sport.
Q02What are the 2026 Escalade IQ trims?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ trims are Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, Premium Sport, listed from the entry Luxury up to the top Premium Sport.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Escalade IQ use?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 750 horsepower across its full-size electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Escalade IQ have?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is rated at 750 horsepower (Dual electric motors).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Escalade IQ?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is offered with Standard AWD.