GM’s Cadillac to Offer Fully Electric Vehicles by End of Decade
General Motors (GM) has promised to exit this decade with Cadillac offering a portfolio of fully electric vehicles. To date, we’ve seen the Lyriq and the uber-lux Celestiq; next up, the Escalade IQ. The company is making good on its promise, and the Escalade IQ is expected to be shown for the first time in New York on August 9.
Escalade IQ: The Name and Design
The word ‘Escaladiq’ didn’t play well in focus groups, so the company decided to stick with the name recognition built into the Escalade nameplate. The Escalade IQ is expected to have appropriately Escalade-y boxy proportions, with a set of headlamps that share a design language with existing Cadillac EVs. More LEDs spread across its nose, including a light bar which proves the 1986 Mercury Sable was simply ahead of its time. The badge is illuminated as well.
The vehicle will have elephant-ear side-view mirrors and front-row seats that may have speakers built into the headrests. The taillamps continue to reach for the sky, with a red lamp, probably a CHMSL, stretching the width of this SUV’s liftgate. Note the new angular peak at its center, which is also illuminated. The briefest of glimpses into the interior through a panoramic sunroof promises a dashboard jumbotron that seems to stretch from pillar to post.
The Escalade IQ is expected to be built in Detroit but shown for the first time in New York. The teaser photo is appropriately dim and dark like Gotham City, which adds to the vehicle’s allure.
Cadillac’s Promise
Cadillac has promised to offer a portfolio of fully electric vehicles by the end of this decade. The company has already shown two electric vehicles, the Lyriq and Celestiq, and the Escalade IQ is the next in line. The company is making good on its promise, and the Escalade IQ is expected to be a game-changer in the luxury SUV market.
The company’s commitment to electric vehicles is part of a larger trend in the automotive industry. Many companies are investing in electric vehicles as they look to reduce their carbon footprint and meet stricter emissions standards. Electric vehicles are also becoming more popular with consumers, who are looking for vehicles that are more environmentally friendly and cost less to operate.
The Future of Electric Vehicles
The future of electric vehicles is bright, and Cadillac is at the forefront of this trend. The company’s commitment to electric vehicles is part of a larger trend in the automotive industry, and it is expected that more companies will follow suit in the coming years. As electric vehicles become more popular, we can expect to see more charging stations and infrastructure to support them.
In conclusion, GM’s Cadillac is making good on its promise to exit this decade with a portfolio of fully electric vehicles. The Escalade IQ is the latest addition to the company’s lineup, and it is expected to be a game-changer in the luxury SUV market. The company’s commitment to electric vehicles is part of a larger trend in the automotive industry, and it is expected that more companies will follow suit in the coming years. As electric vehicles become more popular, we can expect to see more charging stations and infrastructure to support them.
