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Back in August 2023, GM unveiled the all-new 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, a fully electric counterpart to the luxury brand’s flagship SUV. Its highlights include a two-motor powertrain with up to 750 horsepower, a tech-heavy equipment list that includes a 55-inch infotainment system, and a projected driving range of 460 miles. Now, GM Authority has learned when production of the upcoming full-size EV will start.
The start of regular production of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is currently scheduled for October 7th, 2024, or a few months later than initially planned, as the brand previously announced that it would start building the SUV in Summer 2024. We’ll note that this date is tentative and subject to change between now and then.
Although the Escalade IQ and the refreshed, internal combustion-engine 2025 Cadillac Escalade will share many styling cues, the two SUVs boast distinctive bodywork. The IQ stands out with its much longer wheelbase, while overall length slots in between those of the Escalade and the extended-length Escalade ESV. The electric variant is also marginally wider, with a slightly lower roofline and lower ground clearance for a sportier stance.
At launch, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will be available with a pair of Ultium Drive electric motors producing a combined output of up to 750 horsepower and up to 785 pound-feet of torque when the driver-selectable Velocity Max mode is activated. The brand figures a 0-60 mph time of less than five seconds. The 200+ kWh Ultium 24-module battery pack will provide a driving range estimated at 460 miles on a full charge, in addition to powering external devices thanks to its optional Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) function.
The Escalade IQ will feature 24-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch tires, a fully independent suspension and four-wheel steering. Its Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 and Adaptive Air Ride suspension will allow the SUV to be raised by one inch, and lowered by two inches. The IQ will also be able to tow up to 8,000 pounds when properly equipped.
Luxury 1, Luxury 2, Sport 1 and Sport 2 trim levels will be available, along with four interior color and trim themes to choose from. The cabin’s centerpiece is the pillar-to-pillar, 55-inch display that houses the driver instrument cluster, the infotainment system touchscreen and the front passenger entertainment screen. The standard AKG audio system includes 19 speakers, while the optional AKG Studio Reference system boasts 36 speakers. That number climbs to 40 when the Executive Second Row package is also selected. Other tech features include Super Cruise, OnStar, dual 12.6-inch rear-seat entertainment screens and 5G network connectivity, while front and second-row massaging seats will also be available.
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will be built alongside the GMC Hummer EV SUV and Hummer EV Pickup, the Chevy Silverado EV and the GMC Sierra EV at the GM Factory Zero plant in Hamtramck, Michigan.