The world and its perception of the automaker's intentions are shifting, as if the industry is working towards a better understanding of what constitutes a luxury experience. Cadillac wants to deliver a world-class experience in a full-size package, which is why we find ourselves at this juncture – the fully electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. Upon first impression, my attention was drawn to the vehicle's size and style, which, in my opinion, are perfectly complemented by its design.

The standard Escalade has been modified with just the right amount of curvature and sculpting in the doors, followed by a uniquely tron-esque face that completes the look. Although it is a huge vehicle, Cadillac has achieved a sense of harmony and balance in its proportions, with 24-inch wheels wrapped around them, featuring 275/50R24 tires – a size that would typically accommodate 35s. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that while most angles are well-executed, the rear section falls short slightly, with the split lighting scheme feeling somewhat tacked on.

However, stepping inside the vehicle and you will quickly forget about any concerns regarding its exterior design. The interior is a true luxury experience through and through, with every detail meticulously considered to provide an exceptional overall feel. It's impossible not to notice the main showpiece up front – a 55-inch display screen real estate that serves as the focal point of the cabin. This curved panel consists of two screens that blend seamlessly into one, providing ample space for both the driver and passenger.

The main screen is a 35-inch display specifically for the driver's use, while the 25-inch screen on the passenger side is polarized to prevent visibility once the vehicle is shifted out of park if it's not being driven by the person seated in that seat. Those looking at the optional executive second-row package will be treated to stowable tray tables, a 12.6-inch display screen, dual wireless phone charging spots, massaging seats, and speakers integrated into the headrest. This premium package is certainly worth considering for those who want an enhanced level of luxury in their Escalade IQ.

Despite its many comforts and features, there is one notable omission – Apple CarPlay. In this case, it's all Google-based infotainment, which might be fine for some but will undoubtedly leave others feeling frustrated at the lack of flexibility. Furthermore, the interior design does feature a noticeable absence of buttons in favor of touchscreen controls, which has been a recurring theme in our previous discussions regarding Cadillac's approach to user interface.

However, it's hard not to appreciate the Escalade IQ when it comes to power and performance. This vehicle is a dual-motor electric wonder, boasting a 200-kilowatt-hour battery pack that yields an estimated driving range of 450 miles – although this number may vary depending on how aggressively you drive. Under standard conditions, the Escalade IQ produces 680 horsepower and 615 pound-feet of torque. But press a button or switch to Velocity Max mode and it becomes a true beast, delivering 750 horsepower and an astonishing 785 pound-feet of torque.

With this level of power comes the ability to accelerate from 0-60 in under five seconds – an accomplishment that is remarkable given the vehicle's estimated curb weight of over 8,700 pounds. When it comes to recharging, you're well covered with a DC fast charger capable of delivering up to 100 miles per 10 minutes of charge time. Homeowners with top-tier Level 2 systems will be able to charge the Escalade IQ in as little as 37 minutes.

On the road, thanks to its front and rear independent suspension fitted with air springs and magneride dampers, you can expect a smooth ride despite its size. The rear wheel steering system might not quite live up to expectations – Cadillac seems to be working on an innovative Crab Walk mode, designed to aid in tighter maneuvers without sacrificing its massive dimensions.

With the starting price of $130,000, this is certainly a luxury vehicle at an exceptionally high level. In order to deliver a truly first-class experience, Cadillac has undoubtedly been willing to invest heavily into its flagship model – and it's worth considering if you're looking for an electric full-size EB vehicle that redefines what a luxury driving experience feels like.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis is an upscale EV experience Cadillac was once called the standard of the world and it seems like the automaker wants to work its way back to that notion to move the bar forward Cadillac wants to deliver a world-class experience in a full-size package thus we have arrived at a place in time where this exists the fully electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ right off the bat my first impression of this thing is that it's a stunner it huge but it wears its own style very well Cadillac has taken the standard Escalade and added just the right amount of curvature and spots sculpting in the doors and then we get the vaguely tron-esque face to complete the look and it is a huge vehicle those Wheels they're 24s and they're standard wrapped around them you'll find a set of 275 50r24 tires that means this thing is wearing 35s I think all of the angles are great but it falls apart a little bit at the back the split lighting feels a little tacked on it's not terrible so it's just not as excellent as the rest of the truck slide inside though and you'll quickly forget about all of that this is a luxury vehicle through and through it's hard not to notice the main showpiece up front which would be the 55 inches of display screen real estate ahead of you it's a curved panel comprised of two screens that blend into one the main screen is a 35 inch for the driver while the 25 inch screen on the passenger side is polarized so the driver can't see what's on it once the vehicle is shifted out of park if you aren't the one driving and the Escalade IQ is equipped with the optional executive second row package you should sit back there you get stowable tray tables 12.6 inch display screens dual wireless phone charging spots massaging seats and speakers in the headrest oh that package also means the AKG Studio reference audio system blast out via 40 speakers the base audio system makes do with merely 19 speakers while a middle level trim jumps up to 36. Cadillac is going to need to buy all of the speakers in the speaker Market still I wouldn't say the interior is perfect it looks amazing but you'll notice an absence of buttons it's all touch screens in here another misstep which we've covered in the past there's no apple carplay with this one it's all google-based infotainment stuff this will certainly be fine for many people but not allowing the option to connect to carplay is so hilariously short-sighted what's not short-sighted of course is the power on tap here the Escalade IQ is a dual motor vehicle with a 200 kilowatt hour battery pack it's actually greater than 200 kilowatt hours per GM but they don't say exactly how much regardless that's a huge pack and allows the Escalade IQ to deliver a driving range of 450 miles per Cadillac's estimate that's if you stay out of the power of course which will be hard since there's a lot of it in the standard driving mode you have 680 horsepower and 615 pound-feet of torque but press the screen or something not a button probably and switch the escalated IQ into velocity Max mode and now you have 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque ready to go this lets the Escalade IQ deliver a sub 5 Second 0-60 time which is amazing considering this is very likely packing a curb weight north of 8 700 pounds and when you need to charge you're well covered there too on a DC fast charger the Escalade IQ is capable of juicing up to the tune of 100 miles per 10 minutes of charge time if you have a top tier level 2 system at home you can use the onboard 19.2 kilowatt charger to gain 37 miles per hour of charge time back out on the road it should be a nice ride thanks to the front and rear independent suspension fitted with air Springs and magneride dampers and it should be surprisingly easy to maneuver relative to its size thanks to the rear wheel steering despite the Escalade IQ sitting longer and wider than an escalated ESV it has a smaller turning Circle than the short wheelbase standard Escalade and GM can't not fit this truck with a similar system to the Hummer's crab walk mode here though the idea is that you would use it to slide up to the curb out of LA stand that's why it's called Cadillac arrival mode the starting price is 130 000 which yeah that's a lot but it seems like Cadillac is packing Flagship level Tech into this to try and deliver a truly first class full-size EB experience if you want one break out the checkbook to try and grab one when they go on sale in the summer of 2024. foreignthis is an upscale EV experience Cadillac was once called the standard of the world and it seems like the automaker wants to work its way back to that notion to move the bar forward Cadillac wants to deliver a world-class experience in a full-size package thus we have arrived at a place in time where this exists the fully electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ right off the bat my first impression of this thing is that it's a stunner it huge but it wears its own style very well Cadillac has taken the standard Escalade and added just the right amount of curvature and spots sculpting in the doors and then we get the vaguely tron-esque face to complete the look and it is a huge vehicle those Wheels they're 24s and they're standard wrapped around them you'll find a set of 275 50r24 tires that means this thing is wearing 35s I think all of the angles are great but it falls apart a little bit at the back the split lighting feels a little tacked on it's not terrible so it's just not as excellent as the rest of the truck slide inside though and you'll quickly forget about all of that this is a luxury vehicle through and through it's hard not to notice the main showpiece up front which would be the 55 inches of display screen real estate ahead of you it's a curved panel comprised of two screens that blend into one the main screen is a 35 inch for the driver while the 25 inch screen on the passenger side is polarized so the driver can't see what's on it once the vehicle is shifted out of park if you aren't the one driving and the Escalade IQ is equipped with the optional executive second row package you should sit back there you get stowable tray tables 12.6 inch display screens dual wireless phone charging spots massaging seats and speakers in the headrest oh that package also means the AKG Studio reference audio system blast out via 40 speakers the base audio system makes do with merely 19 speakers while a middle level trim jumps up to 36. Cadillac is going to need to buy all of the speakers in the speaker Market still I wouldn't say the interior is perfect it looks amazing but you'll notice an absence of buttons it's all touch screens in here another misstep which we've covered in the past there's no apple carplay with this one it's all google-based infotainment stuff this will certainly be fine for many people but not allowing the option to connect to carplay is so hilariously short-sighted what's not short-sighted of course is the power on tap here the Escalade IQ is a dual motor vehicle with a 200 kilowatt hour battery pack it's actually greater than 200 kilowatt hours per GM but they don't say exactly how much regardless that's a huge pack and allows the Escalade IQ to deliver a driving range of 450 miles per Cadillac's estimate that's if you stay out of the power of course which will be hard since there's a lot of it in the standard driving mode you have 680 horsepower and 615 pound-feet of torque but press the screen or something not a button probably and switch the escalated IQ into velocity Max mode and now you have 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque ready to go this lets the Escalade IQ deliver a sub 5 Second 0-60 time which is amazing considering this is very likely packing a curb weight north of 8 700 pounds and when you need to charge you're well covered there too on a DC fast charger the Escalade IQ is capable of juicing up to the tune of 100 miles per 10 minutes of charge time if you have a top tier level 2 system at home you can use the onboard 19.2 kilowatt charger to gain 37 miles per hour of charge time back out on the road it should be a nice ride thanks to the front and rear independent suspension fitted with air Springs and magneride dampers and it should be surprisingly easy to maneuver relative to its size thanks to the rear wheel steering despite the Escalade IQ sitting longer and wider than an escalated ESV it has a smaller turning Circle than the short wheelbase standard Escalade and GM can't not fit this truck with a similar system to the Hummer's crab walk mode here though the idea is that you would use it to slide up to the curb out of LA stand that's why it's called Cadillac arrival mode the starting price is 130 000 which yeah that's a lot but it seems like Cadillac is packing Flagship level Tech into this to try and deliver a truly first class full-size EB experience if you want one break out the checkbook to try and grab one when they go on sale in the summer of 2024. foreign\n"