Cadillac’s largest SUV—and largest moneymaker—is getting the electrical remedy, and the corporate has now confirmed what it will likely be known as. The Escalade IQ would be the first EV model of the posh model’s grandest SUV, and it will likely be formally launched on August 9.

Together with confirming the identify, which had been rumored since GM trademarked the identify Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL again in 2021, Cadillac final month launched a teaser picture that exhibits a close-up of the electrical mannequin’s badge. The corporate right this moment has additionally launched a second teaser picture (proven above) of the brand new EV Escalade’s entrance finish, which is shrouded in darkness however gives a glimpse of its lighting signature. Plus, Cadillac posted a brief video on its YouTube channel.

Apart from that, we’re nonetheless ready on extra particulars concerning the Escalade IQ. The rendering on the high of this story at the least gives an concept of what it’d appear to be.

Earlier this yr, Cadillac Vice President Rory Harvey confirmed that three new electrical fashions will debut in 2023, and now we all know the Escalade IQ shall be certainly one of them. That additionally suggests it will likely be a 2024 mannequin, since a Cadillac spokesperson beforehand confirmed to Automotive and Driver that each one three new EVs would arrive for a similar mannequin yr.

Regardless of the present lack of understanding, there is no doubt the 2024 Cadillac Escalade IQ will use GM’s Ultium battery expertise. If it is something just like the GMC Hummer EV SUV, the Caddy might have a roughly 177-kWh battery capability and three electrical motors making 830 horsepower or extra. In fact, it should additionally virtually absolutely weigh over 4 tons. We should always discover out that info and extra in lower than a month.

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Eric Stafford’s vehicle habit started earlier than he might stroll, and it has fueled his ardour to write down information, evaluations, and extra for Automotive and Driver since 2016. His aspiration rising up was to develop into a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like automotive assortment. Apparently, getting wealthy is tougher than social-media influencers make it appear, so he prevented monetary success fully to develop into an automotive journalist and drive new vehicles for a residing. After incomes a journalism diploma at Central Michigan College and dealing at a each day newspaper, the years of principally burning cash on failed challenge vehicles and lemon-flavored jalopies lastly paid off when Automotive and Driver employed him. His storage presently features a 2010 Acura RDX, a handbook ’97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a ’90 Honda CRX Si.