US automaker Cadillac debuted the all-electric version of the best-selling Cadillac Escalade IQ in the Middle East last week, according to a statement. The EV will be available for purchase late in 2024, the company notes.

The specs: The EV packs a 200+ KWh battery with over 450 miles of range (c. 724 km) and 785 lb-ft of torque (watch, runtime, 3:55). The Escalade IQ can reach up to 750 horsepower, going from 0-60 miles per hour in less than five seconds and recharges up to 100 miles (c.160 km) on a 10 minute 800 volt-direct current (DC) charge. It is also compatible with 240 volt, 19.2 KW alternate current (AC) home chargers, which add around 37 miles (c.60 km) of range in a one hour charge, according to Car and Driver.

Spacious and smooth: The 19-foot long seven-seater has three rows of passengers and boasts Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology with features such as automatic lane change and allows for autonomous driving on compatible roads (watch, runtime, 4:23). The EV’s front truck also offers 12 cubic feet of storage.

Loads of tech on deck: Cabin technology features include a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch LED diagonal display system across the dashboard, with new tech enabling an active shutter to allow for content streaming for the front passenger while blocked from the driver’s view (watch, runtime, 02:56). The executive seating package for the pilot chairs behind the front seats includes 12.6 inch infotainment screens, a rear command center, stowable tray tables, wireless charging, headrest speakers, and heated seats that can provide massages. (watch, runtime, 02:17).

The price tag: The starting price for the EV will be around USD 130k for the base model, with prices going up to USD 175k based on features, the company notes.

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