Cadillac Escalade IQ review: Huge battery, huge range, huge SUV
Summary
The Cadillac Escalade IQ is a large electric SUV with a battery pack exceeding 200 kWh and a displayed range of 440 miles when it arrived for testing. The review says its air suspension and rear-wheel steering make it easier to drive than its size suggests, though its weight and floaty ride remain noticeable.Key Facts
- The Escalade IQ shares its battery pack and other components with several full-size GM electric trucks and SUVs.
- Cadillac says the Escalade IQ reaches 460 miles on the EPA test cycle, but it has no formal EPA range rating because it falls into the Class 3 truck category.
- The test vehicle showed 440 miles of range when it arrived.
- The SUV has a battery pack of more than 200 kWh.
- Its curb weight is 9,046 pounds, or 4,103 kilograms.
- The air suspension provides a floaty ride, and road impacts can be felt in the cabin.
- Rear-wheel steering helps the SUV maneuver at low speeds and improves stability at highway speeds.
- The vehicle produces 680 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque in its standard setting; Velocity Max mode raises output to 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft.
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