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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ

Electric Luxury SUV · Dual Electric Motors · AWD

87/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric luxury suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

EngineDual Electric Motors
Horsepower750 hp
Torque785 lb-ft
0–60 mph4.9 sec
Top speed124 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats7
Combined MPG83 mpg (89 city / 78 hwy)
Range450 miles
MSRP$129,990
Body styleElectric Luxury SUV

The verdict

What's good

  • Big range eases road-trip worry
  • Whisper-quiet luxury cabin
  • Steers tighter thanks to rear-wheel steering
  • Can power tools or a home in a pinch

What's not

  • Massive curb weight to wrangle
  • Public fast-charging can be slow
  • Range drops hauling or in cold
  • No track record for durability yet

The engine

Ultium

Dual-Motor Electric AWD

Instant, silent torque to all four wheels, delivering the kind of effortless step-off that makes even a massive SUV feel light, with no gears or lag.

Built on GM's Ultium EV platform, a modular battery-and-motor architecture underpinning the Cadillac Lyriq and the flagship Escalade IQ.

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