Cadillac has finally released pricing for its biggest EV, the all-electric Escalade IQ, which is starting to reach dealers this month. Including destination (which is one of the highest I’ve seen at $2,290), the massive luxury EV will start at $129,990. That makes it $40,400 more expensive to start than an entry-level gas-powered Escalade.
Cadillac went big with the Escalade IQ, putting it on the same platform as the GMC Hummer EV. It rides on wheelbase that’s 15.2 inches longer than a standard-length gas Escalade; the IQ is also 12.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches higher and 0.4 inches wider than the regular Escalade. Power is equally big with its dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup producing 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque. With the available Velocity Max feature engaged, which is similar to the the GMC Hummer EV’s Watts To Freedom mode, Cadillac says the Escalade IQ can hit 60 mph in under five seconds. An impressive feat for something that likely weighs close to, if not over four tons. Cadillac says the Escalade IQ has the ability to add 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes using a 800-volt DC fast charger, which should help fill up its huge 200-kWh battery.
The lineup for the Escalade IQ is simplistic compared to the gas-powered Escalade. Buyers can choose between either simply named Luxury 1 or 2 trims or Sport 1 or 2 models. Luxury 1 opens at the aforementioned $129,990 starting price, and it’s pretty loaded right out of the box with features like a massive 55-inch curved display with Google Built-In, 24-inch wheels, a 19-speaker AKG audio system and four-wheel steering. There’s six color choices to choose from, ranging from GM’s classic Summit White to a handsome blue called Midnight Steel Frost. Two of the colors (Flare Metallic and Deep Space Metallic) are $635 options while Black Cherry Tintcoat is $1,225, and that Midnight Steel Frost is the most expensive with a $5,925 price tag.
Despite the price, interior color options on the base trim are limited to either standard black or gray seating. Aside from the usual myriad of accessories, option packages include a $750 premium carpet package, a $2,470 smart trailering package or a $4,395 Radiant package that comes with the bright 24-inch alloy wheels, perimeter lighting and that’s it. Buyers can also option chargers with the Escalade IQ: A PowerUp Level 2 charger for $599, a PowerUp+ Level 2 charger for $1,299 or GM Energy’s $1,699 PowerShift charger. With every option selected a loaded Escalade IQ Luxury 1 will set you back $145,000.
Moving up to Sport 1 will cost you $130,490. The biggest difference is a sportier appearance package trim, which comes in the form of 24-inch wheels with high-gloss black pockets and a dark tint to the exterior trim. Everything from exterior colors to option packages is the same as the Luxury 1 trim save for a $3,995 Onyx package that blacks out the wheels and badges and adds perimeter lighting.
The Escalade IQ Luxury 2 model starts at $149,990. That gets you unique 24-inch machine-faced wheels with gloss black inserts, a standard trailering package and power-assist doors. The big difference on this trim comes in the interior, where color options switch up with either Camelia tan colored seating or a lovely Harbor Blue upholstery, and it gets standard second-row captain’s chairs. Those chairs become even more special with the $9,495 Executive Second Row Seating package that adds 14-way power adjustment seats, a center console, heating and ventilation with massage, a wireless phone charger, and a dual-screen entertainment system all for the second row. The Luxury 2 also gets a Radiant package, similar to the other trims, that adds bright wheels and perimeter lighting for $4,395. Loaded out, an Escalade IQ Luxury 2 is $170,800.
The most expensive Escalade IQ is the $151,115 Sport 2 trim. Save for a unique design on the standard 24-inch wheels, there doesn’t seem to be much difference between this and the other trims. All of its features, options and colors are the same as the Luxury 2 trim, just with the Sport’s appearance instead. Loaded out, an Escalade IQ Sport 2 is $895 cheaper than a loaded Luxury 2 trim at $169,905.
That’s a lot more than a loaded-up gas Escalade, though it’s still less money than competitors like the Mercedes-Maybach EQS and Range Rover SV. If you can afford these prices, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade is currently available at dealers now.
