While it’s always fun to drive EVs, hearing from owners is often more valuable, since they’ve lived with their cars for months, or even years.

Buddy Boyter is a car guy. Among his current rides: A Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing. While he enjoys a good upshift as much as the next enthusiast, he’s definitely not afraid of new tech.

He recently leased his fourth EV, a 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. He’s previously owned a Tesla Model 3, Model X and a Rivian R1S.

If you’re a regular EV Rider viewer, you might have seen the episode about his previous Rivian SUV. Buddy is uniquely qualified to do a direct comparison between the Escalade IQ, Model X and R1S.

This is one of those week’s where you’ll need to watch the video to get the full story and road test. But if you don’t have time to watch right now, here are several quick facts about Cadillac’s latest EV to tie you over until you can watch the road test:

Selected Cadillac Escalade IQ Highlights

• The Escalade IQ afeatures the ability to fully power your home with what’s known as Vehicle to Home, or V2H.

• The front truck is absolutely huge with 12.2 cubic feet of storage space.

• This Caddy puts the final nail in the coffin of range anxiety. Cadillac estimates the Escalade IQ gets 460 miles per charge, which is more than the gas Escalade can manage with a full tank. The V8 Escalade is EPA-rated for 432 miles per tank in mixed driving.

• Thanks to its 800-volt architecture, the Escalade IQ can add about 100 miles of range in 10 minutes thanks to a rated peak charging speed of 350 kW. To put that in perspective, that’s more than double the peak charging speed of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E.

• The Escalade IQ has Magnetic Ride Control and an Adaptive Air Ride Suspension. That allows for a finely tuned soft or stiff suspension, depending on road conditions. It also allows the big Caddy to be raised or lowered by about two inches.

• Parking and off road maneuvers are a bit easier than you might imagine with a vehicle of this size due to the Escalade IQ’s four-wheel steering feature that Cadillac calls arrival mode, which is demonstrated in the video.

• For those looking for something even bigger, a longer version is coming for 2026. It will be called the Escalade IQL and check in at 228.5-inches long to offer more cargo and passenger space. The IQL will be the longest SUV ever produced by GM. But that’s still not as big as the 1974-1977 Fleetwood 9-passenger sedan, which came in at a whopping 252.2 inches long.

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Specifications

Editor’s Note: Most specifications listed for the 2026 Escalade IQL also apply to the 2025 Escalade IQ, although the IQL is a longer vehicle with a bit more cargo and passenger space.

EFFICIENCY

¹On a full charge based on development testing and/or analytical projection consistent with SAE J1634 revision 2017 – MCT. Range subject to change prior to production. Actual range may vary based on several factors, including ambient temperature, terrain, battery age and condition, loading, and how you use and maintain your vehicle.

BATTERY SYSTEM:

ELECTRIC DRIVE:

¹Based on GM testing

CHARGING TIMES¹

¹Actual charge times will vary based on battery condition, output of charger, vehicle settings and outside temperature. See the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for additional limitations
²Home charging requires professionally installed 100A dedicated charge station, sold separately.

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Front and Rear Suspension:	Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers. Balanced ride and handling with premium isolation.
Steering Type:	Front: Rack & Pinion Electric Power Steering; Rear: Continuously variable actuator up to 10 degrees.
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft. / m):	39.86/ 12.15
Brake Type:	4-wheel disc with DuraLife Rotors
Brake Rotor Size OD: (in. / mm):	13.98 / 355 (front) 14.05 / 356.8 (rear)
Wheels:	24-inch alloy / 22-inch alloy
Tires:	LT275/50R24  and LT275/60R22

¹Lower-profile tires wear faster. Tire and wheel damage may occur on rough or damaged roads or from surfaces, curbs, debris or obstacles. This damage is not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. For more details, go to my.cadillac.com/learnabout/tires or see your dealer.

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

CAPACITIES

¹Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution
²Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo, and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

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