--- title: "Electric Cadillac Escalade IQ Will Join the Lyriq and Celestiq in Late 2023" description: "Cadillac just announced the all-electric Escalade IQ, which will be joining the Lyriq and Celestiq later this year." date: "2023-05-22" modified: "2023-05-22" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/electric-cadillac-escalade-iq-will-join-the-lyriq-and-celestiq-in-late-2023" categories: - "Cadillac News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Cadillac" - "Electric Vehicle" - "Escalade" - "suv/crossover" --- # Electric Cadillac Escalade IQ Will Join the Lyriq and Celestiq in Late 2023 ![]() *\Electric Escalade IQ is coming in 2023\* Cadillac is adding another "IQ" electric car to its lineup in 2023 but this time, instead of being an all-new model, it's expanding on the brand's most famous model—the [Escalade](). The Escalade IQ will join the [Lyriq ]()and [Celestiq ]()as the third, and biggest, electric car in Cadillac's lineup. Thus far, [Cadillac ]()has only shared one photo of the Escalade IQ and it only shows the badge. Speaking of badge, this is the first electric Cadillac to not have "IQ" built into the name. Though, in fairness to Cadillac, there likely weren't any good choices. Escaliq? IQuescalade? Those don't exactly roll off the tongue. According to Cadillac, the Escalade IQ "works in tandem with people’s daily lives and environments," which is true for the American market. United States customers prefer big, spacious, powerful SUVs more than any other kind of car. Our roads are dominated by them. Giving those customers an electric option, in a shape they're familiar with, wearing a nameplate they love and aspire to, makes a lot of sense. ![]() *Cadillac Lyriq *Cadillac** ![]() *Cadillac Celestiq Cadillac* There's currently no word on specs, details, styling, or price just yet but the electric Escalade will be revealed later this year. My guesstimation is that the Escalade IQ will have the same battery and powertrain as the top-spec Chevy Silverado EV. If that ends up being true, it will get a 200 kWh battery pack and dual electric motors, providing a maximum 754 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque (when using the "Wide Open Watts" mode). The Silverado EV is said to get around 400 miles of maximum range (450 miles for the work truck version) but the Escalade IQ will likely be heavier, due to all of its leather-lined luxury, so around 350 miles of range could be a realistic figure. When the Escalade IQ eventually hits the market, it will contend with other big electric SUVs, such as the Rivian R1S, Mercedes EQS SUV, Tesla Model X, and eventually the Hyundai Ioniq 7 and KIA EV9. However, none of those model names carry the same weight as "Escalade," which could make the Caddy a big deal in the U.S. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()