Cadillac’s largest SUV—and largest moneymaker—is getting the electrical remedy, and the corporate has now confirmed what it is going to be known as. The Escalade IQ would be the first EV model of the luxurious model’s grandest SUV, and it is going to be formally launched on August 9.

Together with confirming the title, which had been rumored since GM trademarked the title Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL again in 2021, Cadillac final month launched a teaser picture that exhibits a close-up of the electrical mannequin’s badge. The corporate immediately has additionally launched a second teaser picture (proven above) of the brand new EV Escalade’s entrance finish, which is shrouded in darkness however gives a glimpse of its lighting signature. Plus, Cadillac posted a brief video on its YouTube channel.

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Apart from that, we’re nonetheless ready on extra particulars concerning the Escalade IQ. The rendering on the prime of this story at the very least gives an thought of what it’d appear to be.

Earlier this yr, Cadillac Vice President Rory Harvey confirmed that three new electrical fashions will debut in 2023, and now we all know the Escalade IQ shall be one in all them. That additionally suggests it is going to be a 2024 mannequin, since a Cadillac spokesperson beforehand confirmed to Automobile and Driver that every one three new EVs would arrive for a similar mannequin yr.

Regardless of the present ignorance, there isn’t any doubt the 2024 Cadillac Escalade IQ will use GM’s Ultium battery know-how. If it is something just like the GMC Hummer EV SUV, the Caddy might have a roughly 177-kWh battery capability and three electrical motors making 830 horsepower or extra. After all, it’s going to additionally virtually certainly weigh over 4 tons. We must always discover out that data and extra in lower than a month.

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