THE CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ IS A ROAD TRIPPING MONSTER! IF YOU LEAVE CLIMATE OFF...

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The Cadillac Escalade IQ, in its Luxury 2 trim, was subjected to a rigorous 10% road trip simulation challenge. The test involved charging for 15 minutes from a 10% state of charge and then driving at 80 mph to see how far it could travel before returning to 10%. Despite its massive 200+ kWh battery and EPA-rated 460 miles of range, the Escalade IQ achieved a real-world result of approximately 100.6 miles. A significant factor impacting this figure was the necessity of running climate control, which the reviewer confirmed caused considerable charging de-rate, reducing the energy added during the 15-minute charge by an estimated 20 kWh compared to a test without climate control. The reviewer noted the car's comfortable ride, decent software, and impressive NVH levels, but criticized the lack of native Apple Music/CarPlay support and the fingerprint-prone dash screen. While the 100-mile result is considered respectable for the test conditions, the impact of climate control on charging speed is a notable drawback for potential road trippers.