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

22 May 2023, 09:49:35

Cadillac 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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