Cadillac Escalade IQ
The big news for the 2026 electric Escalade is the addition of a long-wheelbase variant (IQL). Beyond that, the full-size electric SUV carries on unchanged, continuing with the same powertrain setup featuring a massive 205-kWh battery pack and a dual-motor configuration delivering no less than 680 horsepower and 615 ft-lb of torque (or 750 hp and 758 ft-lb in Velocity Max mode). Packed with cutting-edge technology, the Escalade IQ still has to contend with its considerable weight.
Cadillac Escalade IQ
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$159,899 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,500 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$3,010/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 750 hp |
| Combined torque | 785 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | N/A (N/A) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | N/A (N/A) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 200.0 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Electric SUV, Full-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Detroit, MI, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 740 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | LT275/50R24 |
| Rear tires | LT275/50R24 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,697 mm (224″) |
| Width | 2,093 mm (82″) |
| Height | 1,933 mm (76″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,460 mm (136″) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 668 l and 3,373 l |
| Towing capacity | 3,629 kg (8,001 lb, with towing package) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.1 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 47 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 8 years/160,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 3/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 67%(view ratings) |