GM teases the Cadillac Escalade IQ - the first all-electric Escalade

22 May 2023, 09:49:35

GM teases the Cadillac Escalade IQ - the first all-electric EscaladeCadillac Escalade IQ is the name of the first all-electric Escalade. This has been revealed today by GM with a promise for a full model reveal "later this year". This model will joint the LYRIQ and CELESTIQ as Cadillac continues to build its all-electric portfolio. The Escalade IQ will enjoy the same commitment to craftsmanship, technology and performance that have been a part of the Escalade brand for the past 20 years. The IQ naming strategy celebrates Cadillac introducing a different type of EV to the market — one that works in tandem with people’s daily lives and environments. The IQ designation is Cadillac’s EV nomenclature and first debuted on the LYRIQ.

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EV Specifications

Complete specifications of EVs, grouped according to their brand and year

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Specifications of some of the most interesting and anticipated EVs.

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 64.0 in / 1626 mm
Curb weight: 4706.87 lb / 2135 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 607 V

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 63.0 in / 1600 mm
Curb weight: 4806.08 lb / 2180 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited RWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 63.0 in / 1600 mm
Curb weight: 4552.55 lb / 2065 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 64.0 in / 1626 mm
Curb weight: 4706.87 lb / 2135 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 607 V

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 63.0 in / 1600 mm
Curb weight: 4806.08 lb / 2180 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited RWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 183.3 in / 4656 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 63.0 in / 1600 mm
Curb weight: 4552.55 lb / 2065 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 KIA EV6

2025 KIA EV6 GT AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.0 in / 1880 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4894.26 lb / 2220 kg
Electric motor #1: 303 kW @ 4600 - 10400 rpm, 420 Nm @ 7200 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 175 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 KIA EV6

2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.0 in / 1880 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4750.96 lb / 2155 kg
Electric motor #1: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 KIA EV6

2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.0 in / 1880 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4519.48 lb / 2050 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 KIA EV6

2025 KIA EV6 Light Long Range AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.0 in / 1880 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4750.96 lb / 2155 kg
Electric motor #1: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 KIA EV6

2025 KIA EV6 Light Long Range RWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.0 in / 1880 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4519.48 lb / 2050 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 84 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2025 KIA EV6

2025 KIA EV6 Light RWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.0 in / 1880 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4144.69 lb / 1880 kg
Electric motor: 125 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 63 kWh, Voltage: 522.7 V

2026 KIA EV9

2026 KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 6
Length: 197.4 in / 5014 mm
Height: 70.1 in / 1781 mm
Curb weight: 5851.07 lb / 2654 kg
Electric motor #1: 141 kW @ 4000 - 7800 rpm, 350 Nm @ 0 - 3800 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 141 kW @ 4000 - 7800 rpm, 350 Nm @ 0 - 3800 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 99.8 kWh, Voltage: 552 V

2026 KIA EV9

2026 KIA EV9 Land AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 6 / 7
Length: 197.2 in / 5009 mm
Height: 68.9 in / 1750 mm
Curb weight: 5818 lb / 2639 kg
Electric motor #1: 141 kW @ 4000 - 7800 rpm, 350 Nm @ 0 - 3800 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 141 kW @ 4000 - 7800 rpm, 350 Nm @ 0 - 3800 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 99.8 kWh, Voltage: 552 V

2026 KIA EV9

2026 KIA EV9 Wind AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 7
Length: 197.2 in / 5009 mm
Height: 68.9 in / 1750 mm
Curb weight: 5714.38 lb / 2592 kg
Electric motor #1: 141 kW @ 4000 - 7800 rpm, 350 Nm @ 0 - 3800 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 141 kW @ 4000 - 7800 rpm, 350 Nm @ 0 - 3800 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 99.8 kWh, Voltage: 552 V

2026 KIA EV9

2026 KIA EV9 Light Long Range RWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 7 / 6
Length: 197.2 in / 5009 mm
Height: 68.9 in / 1750 mm
Curb weight: 5326.37 lb / 2416 kg
Electric motor: 150 kW @ 4200 - 8000 rpm, 350 Nm @ 0 - 4000 rpm, Location: Rear
Battery: 99.8 kWh, Voltage: 552 V

2026 KIA EV9

2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 7
Length: 197.2 in / 5009 mm
Height: 68.9 in / 1750 mm
Curb weight: 5108.11 lb / 2317 kg
Electric motor: 160 kW @ 4400 - 9000 rpm, 350 Nm @ 0 - 4200 rpm, Location: Rear
Battery: 76.1 kWh, Voltage: 632 V

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Design

Doors: 5, Seats: 6
Length: 199.2 in / 5060 mm
Height: 70.5 in / 1790 mm
Curb weight: 6007.6 lb / 2725 kg
Electric motor #1: 157 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 157 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 110.3 kWh, Voltage: 610 V