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.

2024 Volvo EX30

2024 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK)

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 166.7 in / 4233 mm
Width: 76.4 in / 1940 mm
Height: 61.0 in / 1549 mm
Curb weight: 4034.46 lb / 1830 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 69 kWh

2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive

2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 199.2 in / 5060 mm
Width: 74.8 in / 1900 mm
Height: 59.3 in / 1505 mm
Curb weight: 5081.66 lb / 2305 kg
Electric motor #1: 250 kW, 430 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 192 kW, 365 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 81.2 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2024 BMW i5 eDrive40

2024 BMW i5 eDrive40

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 199.2 in / 5060 mm
Width: 74.8 in / 1900 mm
Height: 59.6 in / 1515 mm
Curb weight: 4695.85 lb / 2130 kg
Electric motor: 250 kW, 430 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 81.2 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2023 Tesla Model Y

2023 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5 / 7
Length: 187.0 in / 4751 mm
Width: 75.6 in / 1921 mm
Height: 63.9 in / 1624 mm
Curb weight: 4398.22 lb / 1995 kg
Electric motor #1: 235 kW @ 5075 rpm, 420 Nm @ 325 - 4800 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 158 kW @ 8275 rpm, 163 Nm @ 125 - 6375 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 82.1 kWh, Voltage: 360 V

2023 Tesla Model Y

2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5 / 7
Length: 187.0 in / 4751 mm
Width: 75.6 in / 1921 mm
Height: 63.9 in / 1624 mm
Curb weight: 4362.95 lb / 1979 kg
Electric motor #1: 220 kW, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 158 kW @ 8275 rpm, 163 Nm @ 125 - 6375 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 82.1 kWh, Voltage: 360 V

2023 Tesla Model 3

2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 72.8 in / 1849 mm
Height: 56.8 in / 1443 mm
Curb weight: 4047.69 lb / 1836 kg
Electric motor #1: 239 kW, 450 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 158 kW @ 6622 rpm, 240 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 82.1 kWh, Voltage: 360 V

2023 Tesla Model 3

2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 72.8 in / 1849 mm
Height: 56.8 in / 1443 mm
Curb weight: 4034.46 lb / 1830 kg
Electric motor #1: 208 kW @ 6700 rpm, 330 Nm @ 325 - 5500 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 158 kW @ 8275 rpm, 163 Nm @ 125 - 6375 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 82.1 kWh, Voltage: 360 V

2022 Tesla Model 3

2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 72.8 in / 1849 mm
Height: 56.8 in / 1443 mm
Curb weight: 4047.69 lb / 1836 kg
Electric motor #1: 239 kW, 450 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 158 kW @ 6622 rpm, 240 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 82.1 kWh, Voltage: 360 V

2022 Tesla Model 3

2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 72.8 in / 1849 mm
Height: 56.8 in / 1443 mm
Curb weight: 4034.46 lb / 1830 kg
Electric motor #1: 208 kW @ 6700 rpm, 330 Nm @ 325 - 5500 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 158 kW @ 8275 rpm, 163 Nm @ 125 - 6375 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 82.1 kWh, Voltage: 360 V

2023 Tesla Model X

2023 Tesla Model X Plaid

Doors: 4, Seats: 5 / 6 / 7
Length: 199.1 in / 5057 mm
Width: 78.7 in / 1999 mm
Height: 66.1 in / 1680 mm
Curb weight: 5740.84 lb / 2604 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 99 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2023 Tesla Model X

2023 Tesla Model X

Doors: 4, Seats: 5 / 6 / 7
Length: 199.1 in / 5057 mm
Width: 78.7 in / 1999 mm
Height: 66.1 in / 1680 mm
Curb weight: 5630.61 lb / 2554 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2023 Tesla Model S

2023 Tesla Model S Plaid

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 197.7 in / 5021 mm
Width: 77.3 in / 1963 mm
Height: 56.3 in / 1431 mm
Curb weight: 4940.56 lb / 2241 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 99 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2023 Tesla Model S

2023 Tesla Model S

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 197.7 in / 5021 mm
Width: 77.3 in / 1963 mm
Height: 56.3 in / 1431 mm
Curb weight: 4883.24 lb / 2215 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2022 Tesla Model X

2022 Tesla Model X Plaid

Doors: 4, Seats: 5 / 6 / 7
Length: 198.9 in / 5052 mm
Width: 78.7 in / 1999 mm
Height: 66.0 in / 1676 mm
Curb weight: 5740.84 lb / 2604 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 99 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2022 Tesla Model X

2022 Tesla Model X

Doors: 4, Seats: 5 / 6 / 7
Length: 198.9 in / 5052 mm
Width: 78.7 in / 1999 mm
Height: 66.0 in / 1676 mm
Curb weight: 5630.61 lb / 2554 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2022 Tesla Model S

2022 Tesla Model S Long Range

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 196.0 in / 4978 mm
Width: 77.3 in / 1963 mm
Height: 56.3 in / 1431 mm
Curb weight: 4883.24 lb / 2215 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2022 Tesla Model S

2022 Tesla Model S Plaid Tri Motor AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 196.0 in / 4978 mm
Width: 77.3 in / 1963 mm
Height: 56.3 in / 1431 mm
Curb weight: 4940.56 lb / 2241 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 99 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2023 Rivian R1S

2023 Rivian R1S Adventure Dual-Motor Max Pack

Doors: 4, Seats: 7
Length: 200.8 in / 5100 mm
Height: 77.4 in / 1966 mm
Location: Rear
Location: Front