The all-electric 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL, which adds passenger and cargo capacity compared to the ESCALADE IQ, delivers up to a Cadillac-estimated 460 miles of range from a 24- module GM battery producing 205 kWh and customers can expect up to 116 miles of range in 10 minutes at a public DC Fast Charging Station. The Escalade IQL also comes equipped with vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging capabilities, which when paired with the GM Energy V2H Bundle, allows for the transfer of energy between the vehicle and a properly equipped home during times of need. The ESCALADE IQL has a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal display and seating available for up to seven total passengers, with a power folding third-row, which folds flat for more storage. The Executive Second Row package features stowable tray tables, 12.6-inch-diagonal personal screens, a rear command center, dual wireless phone charging pads and massaging, heating, and ventilated seats, which also offer 14-way power adjustment and headrest speakers. ESCALADE IQL will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada, with production starting in mid-2025 at General Motors’ Factory ZERO plant in Detroit.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V EV Starts At $68,795 Later This Year
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V powered by a Cadillac-estimated 519 horsepower standard dual motor all-wheel drive drivetrain with an 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack that will enable a Cadillac-estimated 275 miles of range. MSRP starts at an estimated $68,795 (including destination freight charge). OPTIQ-V has a 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED display, standard 19- speaker AKG9 Studio Audio System with Dolby Atmos®, Super Cruise driver assistance technology (with three years of OnStar connected service), radar, camera and ultrasonic sensor technology integrated throughout OPTIQ-V, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Enhanced Automatic Parking and Forward Collision Alert. OPTIQ-V will be sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Middle East, and Israel with production starting in Fall 2025.