The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is GM's full-size electric flagship SUV, built on the Ultium platform with a massive 205 kWh battery, up to 465 miles (748 km) of EPA-estimated range, and 680 hp as standard. It's offered in two body lengths — the standard Escalade IQ and the longer-wheelbase Escalade IQL — across four trim levels, with pricing starting at $130,300 and topping out at $151,100 for the range-topping Premium Sport.
Performance & Specs
Every Escalade IQ trim uses a dual-motor AWD setup producing 680 hp and 615 lb-ft (834 Nm) of torque as standard. Activating the SUV's "Velocity Mode" unlocks a peak of 750 hp and 785 lb-ft (1,064 Nm), enough to launch a full-size electric SUV to 60 mph in a claimed 4.7 seconds — with the nose lifting and rear squatting under hard acceleration, per Cadillac. Power comes from a 205 kWh battery (among the largest fitted to any production EV), delivering an EPA-estimated 465 miles (748 km) of range on the standard-wheelbase Escalade IQ, or 460 miles (740 km) on the longer IQL. DC fast charging tops out at 350 kW, adding roughly 116 miles (187 km) of range in just 10 minutes.
| Powertrain | Dual-motor AWD BEV |
|---|---|
| Power | 680 hp standard / 750 hp Velocity Mode |
| Torque | 615 lb-ft (834 Nm) / 785 lb-ft (1,064 Nm) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.7 s |
| Battery | 205 kWh Ultium |
| Range | up to 465 mi (748 km), EPA |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Dual-motor AWD BEV |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 680 hp (standard) / 750 hp (Velocity Mode) |
| TORQUE | 615 lb-ft (834 Nm) / 785 lb-ft (1,064 Nm) |
| 0-60 MPH | 4.7 s |
| BATTERY | 205 kWh Ultium |
| EPA RANGE | 465 mi / 748 km (IQ) · 460 mi / 740 km (IQL) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | up to 350 kW, +116 mi (187 km) in 10 min |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,697 mm (224.3 in) |
|---|---|
| Width (no mirrors) | 2,167 mm (85.3 in) |
| Height | 1,933 mm (76.1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,459 mm (136.2 in) |
The standard Escalade IQ measures 224.3 inches (5,697 mm) long on a 136.2-inch (3,459 mm) wheelbase — genuinely massive even by full-size SUV standards. Seven-passenger seating comes with 45.2 inches of first-row legroom, 41.3 inches in the second row, and 32.3 inches in the third row. Cargo space behind the third row is a claimed 23.6 cu ft (668 L), expanding to 69.1 cu ft (1,957 L) with the third row folded and 119.1 cu ft (3,373 L) with both rear rows down, plus a 12.2 cu ft (345 L) front eTrunk. The longer-wheelbase IQL adds 4.2 inches of overall length, 4.4 inches of extra third-row legroom, and an additional 6.3 cu ft of cargo volume behind the second row.
| LENGTH | 5,697 mm (224.3 in) |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 2,167 mm (85.3 in), no mirrors |
| HEIGHT | 1,933 mm (76.1 in) |
| WHEELBASE | 3,459 mm (136.2 in) |
| CARGO VOLUME | 668 L (3rd row up) / 1,957 L (3rd row folded) / 3,373 L (both rows folded) |
| FRUNK (eTrunk) | 345 L (12.2 cu ft) |
| SEATING | 7 |
Design & Interior
The Escalade IQ carries Cadillac's current EV design language: a closed-off illuminated grille with the brand's vertical LED lighting signature, a smooth, aerodynamic-focused body, and flush door handles. Inside, the cabin centers on Cadillac's signature 55-inch curved LED display spanning the dashboard, paired with premium leather upholstery and real wood trim on higher trims. The Escalade IQ is offered in a range of exterior colors, including deep blues, reds, and purples shown across Cadillac's own launch material.
Available Versions
| TRIM | BODY | PRICE (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury | Escalade IQ / IQL | from $130,300 |
| Sport | Escalade IQ / IQL | ~$135,000-$140,000 (est.) |
| Premium Luxury | Escalade IQ / IQL | ~$140,000-$145,000 (est.) |
| Premium Sport | Escalade IQ / IQL | from $151,100 |
Pricing & Availability
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ starts at $130,300 for the Luxury trim, rising to $151,100 for the range-topping Premium Sport. Both the standard-wheelbase Escalade IQ and the longer Escalade IQL are offered across the same four trim levels (Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, Premium Sport). The Escalade IQ is sold in the United States through Cadillac's dealer network; no international availability outside North America has been detailed in this article's source material.
How It Compares
The Escalade IQ isn't cross-shopped against Chinese EVs in its home US market, but it's worth noting what similar money buys elsewhere: our own catalog's NIO ET9 — a luxury EV sedan with a similarly massive battery and swap-capable charging — starts for less than the Escalade IQ's base price, while the Lotus Eletre, a genuine EV SUV, matches the Escalade IQ's price ceiling with considerably more horsepower, if less outright size and third-row practicality. The Escalade IQ's real case is scale and brand: a genuinely enormous three-row American luxury SUV with a 205 kWh battery few EVs anywhere can match.
- Massive 205 kWh battery delivers up to 465 miles of EPA-estimated range
- 680 hp standard, 750 hp available via Velocity Mode, with a 4.7-second 0-60 mph time
- Genuinely enormous cargo capacity: up to 3,373 L with both rear rows folded, plus a 345 L front eTrunk
- Two body lengths (IQ and IQL) and four trims give real configuration flexibility
- Starting price of $130,300 puts it well above most three-row electric SUVs
- This article's source video is a short brand teaser with no spoken specs or hands-on detail — all figures are sourced from Cadillac's own published materials
- US-market only for now, sold exclusively through Cadillac's dealer network
The Escalade IQ is GM's answer to "go big or go home" in the full-size electric SUV space: a 205 kWh battery, up to 750 hp, and nearly 500 miles of range wrapped in unmistakably American proportions. It's not aimed at the value-conscious EV shopper, but for buyers who want the biggest, most powerful electric Cadillac ever built, the Escalade IQ delivers exactly that.
