Cadillac solely on Monday confirmed plans for an electrical Escalade, and now a prototype has been noticed.

To be known as an Escalade IQ, consistent with Cadillac’s EV naming technique the place mannequin names finish with the letters “iq,” the zero-emission full-size SUV is already at a late stage of improvement because it’s due for a debut later this yr.

Gross sales doubtless will not begin till 2024, which means we must always see the Escalade IQ arrive as a 2025 mannequin.

The spy photographs recommend the Escalade IQ will function a definite design to the present gas-powered Escalade. The proportions level to a sleeker form, with a roof that tapers again greater than on the fuel mannequin, and the entrance finish wanting longer and decrease. The headlight and grille mixture will doubtless even be nearer to what’s discovered on Cadillac’s two present EVs, the Lyriq SUV and Celestiq flagship hatchback.

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

Some Celestiq-inspired design components are seen within the photographs. These embody the wheel sample, which on the Escalade IQ is a 24-inch design with an eight-lug sample. The Celestiq includes a 23-inch wheel with a six-lug sample. The eight-lug sample options on the largest EVs primarily based on Normal Motors’ Ultium platform and battery expertise set, together with the GMC Hummer EV and upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV. That is essential to assist the heavy weight of a battery which in some configurations measures as much as 200 kwh in capability. The tire measurement can also be a match throughout these EVs, on this case a 275/50 set.

With 200 kwh, the Silverado EV in Work Truck guise has achieved a 450-mile EPA-rated vary estimate. The Hummer EV SUV, which can also be Ultium-based, has a smaller 170-kwh battery and is rated at 314 miles of vary. The Escalade IQ ought to be in the identical neighborhood.

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

A shot of the inside reveals one other doubtless hyperlink with the Celestiq. There seems to be the identical dash-wide digital show that within the Celestiq measures 55 inches in width. The show is made from two screens and options energetic components that may darken a part of the display screen (known as digital blinds) to assist stop driver distraction.

Do not be stunned if the Escalade IQ additionally options the upgraded model of GM’s Tremendous Cruise automated driver-assist function, dubbed Extremely Cruise. The upgraded system debuts within the Celestiq, and in accordance with GM will deal with 95% of the nation’s roads.

Teaser for Cadillac Escalade IQ debuting in 2023

Cadillac is understood to be engaged on not less than two extra EVs past the Escalade IQ. These are a compact crossover, and a mid-size SUV with third-row seats, each of which will probably be in manufacturing earlier than 2024 is out. A protracted-wheelbase Escalade IQL can also be regarded as within the works.

Though Cadillac has plans to grow to be a completely electrical model by the top of the last decade, it’s going to hold the present gas-powered Escalade on sale in the meanwhile. An replace to the gas-powered mannequin is coming and can doubtless coincide with the arrival of the Escalade IQ.