Why Escalade Owners Will Love the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

A Seamless Evolution of Cadillac’s Flagship Luxury SUV into the Electric Age

For over two decades, the Cadillac Escalade has represented the pinnacle of full-size luxury SUVs—combining road presence, capability, and indulgent comfort. With the arrival of the all-electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, the legend enters a new era, proving that you don’t have to give up what you love to go electric. In fact, you gain even more: silent, smooth power delivery, advanced technology, even greater refinement, and impressive range—all with the unmistakable Escalade experience.

Electrifying Performance with No Compromise

If you're an Escalade owner used to power and confident acceleration, the Escalade IQ will feel instantly familiar—but even quicker. With Cadillac-estimated 0–96 km/h acceleration in under five seconds, the Escalade IQ delivers near-instantaneous torque thanks to its electric powertrain. The result? A seamless surge of power whether you're merging onto a highway or overtaking with confidence.

Despite moving away from a gas-powered V8, the Escalade IQ doesn't sacrifice capability. It offers a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 10,600 pounds and continues to support your family's travel and recreational needs. And when it's time to recharge, the IQ keeps you on the move with DC fast charging capability, offering up to 160 km of range in just 10 minutes at a 350 kW public charger.

Range that Matches Your Lifestyle

Electric range anxiety is irrelevant here. The 2025 Escalade IQ delivers Cadillac-estimated range of up to 740 km on a full charge, allowing you to travel long distances with confidence. Whether you’re heading to the cottage or driving across provinces with family and gear in tow, this is an EV made for real-world luxury travel.

Cadillac also makes managing EV life effortless with the myCadillac mobile app, which allows you to plan routes, view real-time charger availability, and access over 231,800 public charging ports across North America—including access to Tesla Superchargers via the available NACS DC adapter.

Refined Interior Comfort in Every Row

Current Escalade owners are used to a hushed, comfortable ride. The Escalade IQ improves on this with a quieter cabin thanks to the absence of engine noise and the use of sophisticated insulation materials. You also benefit from five-zone climate control, standard heated, ventilated, and massaging seats in the front and available for the second row, and a cabin bathed in 126-colour ambient lighting.

Passenger comfort reaches new heights with the available Executive Second Row, which includes stowable tray tables, dual wireless chargers, and a 40-speaker AKG Studio Reference sound system with headrest speakers. In short, every passenger travels in first-class style.

Technology that Elevates Every Drive

Escalade IQ introduces the most technologically advanced interior in Cadillac history, starting with its curved 55-inch total diagonal LED display that stretches from pillar to pillar. It's elegant, immersive, and seamlessly integrates infotainment, driver data, and entertainment. Google built-in, standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and over-the-air updates keep your cabin connected and future-ready.

For added peace of mind, features like standard Super Cruise® with automatic lane change and Adaptive Cruise Control offer hands-free driving confidence on compatible highways. Thermal night vision, a panoramic fixed-glass roof, and up to nine available camera views round out a technology suite that redefines what it means to drive a luxury SUV.

Space and Flexibility for Every Need

One of the biggest concerns when switching from the gas-powered Escalade to the Escalade IQ might be space. Fear not—the IQ offers 7-passenger seating, expansive cargo room, and flexible configurations that match or even surpass its internal combustion sibling.

You’ll find up to 3,412 litres of cargo volume behind the front seats and 722 litres even behind the third row in the Escalade IQL extended-length model. The eTrunk™—a front storage compartment unique to EVs—adds another 345 litres of secure, usable space.

Fold-flat second-row seating, a smart power-folding third row, and thoughtful storage options throughout the cabin ensure the IQ works just as well for family life, long vacations, or high-end business travel.

What Stays the Same—and What Gets Better

What will feel familiar for longtime Escalade drivers:

• Commanding road presence, now with 24-inch wheels and 35-inch tires
• Luxury-first interior design, now even quieter and more refined
• Unrivaled passenger comfort in every row
• Signature vertical lighting and bold styling

What gets better in the Escalade IQ:

• Smoother, quieter acceleration
• Significantly more advanced tech and displays
• More refined ride and drive thanks to electric platform balance
• Zero tailpipe emissions with no loss in range or flexibility

Frequently Asked Questions: Escalade IQ vs Gas-Powered Escalade – Interior and Cargo Dimensions Compared

Key Questions Answered

1- Is the Escalade IQ as spacious as the gas-powered Escalade?
Yes—almost identically so. While the Escalade IQ is slightly tighter in third-row legroom and shoulder space, it exceeds the gas model in front headroom and legroom. The electric packaging also allows for a front eTrunk™, adding 345 litres of lockable storage the gas version doesn’t offer.

2- What about cargo capacity—does the IQ fall short?
Not at all. The Escalade IQ provides nearly the same cargo room as the gas model in every configuration. The Escalade IQL even matches or exceeds the traditional Escalade in most rear cargo measurements.

3- Is there a difference in passenger comfort or seating options?
The Escalade IQ introduces enhanced luxury with standard heated, ventilated, and massaging seats in both rows (where equipped), a rear command centre, and an Executive Second Row not offered in the gas version. Ambient lighting and climate control are also more advanced with up to 15 zones.

4- Do I lose third-row space going electric?
Slightly—mainly in legroom and shoulder room—but Cadillac has preserved key dimensions and ensured fold-flat flexibility, maximizing comfort and usability.

5- Does the Escalade IQ still feel like a true Escalade?
Absolutely. From its commanding size and road presence to the signature vertical lighting and premium materials, the Escalade IQ remains unmistakably Cadillac. You gain next-gen features while keeping everything that made the gas Escalade iconic.