Cadillac

Luxury 1 AWD

Luxury 2 AWD

Sport 1 AWD

Escalade IQ

The Cadillac Escalade IQ is GM's flagship electric SUV, positioned as a full-size luxury three-row vehicle competing against the Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS SUV. Built on the Ultium platform and priced from $130,090, it delivers the imposing presence and interior excess the Escalade nameplate is known for, now paired with a claimed 460-mile EPA range that ranks among the longest of any electric SUV on sale. Reviewers consistently single out the sweeping 55-inch curved display and the air-ride suspension's refinement as genuine differentiators.

460-mile EPA-estimated range across all trims is among the highest of any electric SUV currently on sale

55-inch curved interior display spanning the dashboard is a genuine technological showcase, widely praised by Edmunds and MotorTrend for usability and visual impact

Up to 750 hp in the Luxury 2 trim and 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds is competitive performance for a vehicle weighing over 9,000 lbs

Four-wheel steering and independent rear air suspension deliver notably composed, car-like handling for a full-size SUV of this size

Rear-seat experience with available Executive Second Row seating and a fixed glass roof rivals dedicated luxury large SUVs from Mercedes and BMW

Base price of $130,090 places it firmly in ultra-luxury territory, with the Luxury 2 trim reaching $137,090 before options

0–60 time of 4.7 seconds, while respectable, trails direct electric rivals such as the Rivian R1S Quad-Motor, which hits 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds

Physical control shortfall noted by Car and Driver reviewers: nearly all HVAC and media functions are buried in the large touchscreen, reducing ease of use while driving

Curb weight exceeding 9,000 lbs raises real-world tire wear and brake concerns, and DC fast-charging is capped at 200 kW, which is modest relative to some competitors at this price point

Lucid

Touring

Grand Touring

Gravity

The Lucid Gravity enters the electric SUV segment as a halo product from the brand behind the range-record-setting Air sedan. Built on the same LEAP platform, it seats up to seven and carries forward Lucid's core engineering strengths: industry-leading energy efficiency and a spacious, airy cabin. Reviewers have flagged the Grand Touring's 450-mile EPA range as the highest ever certified for an electric SUV, while the interior's panoramic glass roof and unconventional dashboard layout have drawn consistent attention as genuine differentiators in a crowded field.

Grand Touring's 450-mile EPA-certified range is the highest of any electric SUV on sale, meaningfully reducing range anxiety on long trips

Grand Touring accelerates 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and Touring in 4.2 seconds, competitive with performance-focused rivals like the Rivian R1S

Cabin packaging is class-leading: a third-row that accommodates adults and a front trunk supplement the main cargo area, all within SUV dimensions

Lucid's in-house 900V-capable charging architecture supports fast DC charging, consistent with the efficiency-per-kWh advantage that reviewers noted on the Air

Interior quality and the expansive SkyGlass roof have been cited by early reviewers as on par with or exceeding Mercedes EQS SUV at a comparable price

Pricing is steep: Touring starts at $79,900 and Grand Touring at $96,550, placing it above the Rivian R1S and Tesla Model X in base cost

Lucid's service and retail network remains limited compared to Tesla or established luxury brands, a practical concern for owners outside major metro areas

The unconventional interior interface and floating-screen layout have divided reviewers, with some finding the controls unintuitive compared to more established designs

As a first-year model from a low-volume manufacturer, long-term reliability data is absent and early production quality has historically been variable for Lucid vehicles

	Cadillac Escalade IQ	Lucid Gravity
Body type	three-row SUV	three-row SUV
Trims	3	2
Starting price	$130,090	$79,900
Max EPA range	460 mi	450 mi
Max power	750 hp	828 hp
Quickest 0–60	4.7 s	3.4 s
Federal tax credit	Not eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD
	Full Cadillac Escalade IQ specs →	Full Lucid Gravity specs →

Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. Lucid Gravity