Cadillac Teases Electric Escalade Iq For August Debut
Cadillac has recently released a few teaser images of their electric luxury SUV, the "Escalade IQ," which is set for an official reveal on August 9. The Escalade has always been a significant vehicle for Cadillac, and they are now working to keep it relevant and competitive in the transition to electrification.
The name "IQ" is an interesting choice, as others have used the same nomenclature before. However, Cadillac's version should be distinguished enough from other cars, such as the Toyota iQ, based on the teasers. The Escalade IQ will also fit neatly into Cadillac's EV lineup, as both end with "iq," without the need to combine them into one name.
From the teaser images, we can see that the Escalade IQ will feature elaborate LED lighting signatures, large wheels wrapped in Michelin tires, a large glass roof, and more LED lighting in the back. However, no details have been released regarding the powertrain or specs of the SUV, though it is expected to use General Motors' Ultium platform and battery technology.
The Escalade IQ will join several other upcoming EV models from GM, including the Chevy Equinox, Cadillac Lyriq, the upcoming electric truck twins from Chevy and GMC, and the exclusive and expensive Cadillac Celestiq. Additionally, General Motors recently announced that their future models would adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard, providing a significant boost in charging availability and reliability while potentially diminishing Tesla's competitive advantage.
