As an electric vehicle enthusiast, I couldn‘t be more excited at the sheer torrent of new EVs entering the market from nearly every major automaker. As a friend recently considering an electric upgrade, you‘ve likely seen the hype growing around the upcoming Volvo EX90 crossover and Cadillac‘s first-ever battery-powered Escalade dubbed the "IQ". These new futuristic machines promise to blend luxury, performance and advanced driver assistance like we‘ve never seen before in an EV.
But between the EX90 and Escalade IQ, which electric SUV should capture your attention…and future driveway? Having obsessed over EV tech details for years, let me comprehensively compare what we know so far about these two highly-anticipated luxury rides…
Overview: Two Emerging Electric SUV Contenders
As consumer appetite for premium electric SUVs accelerates, Swedish stalwart Volvo aims to electrify its best-selling XC90 crossover beginning in 2023. Enter the all-new EX90 – built on Volvo‘s cutting-edge SPA2 vehicle platform optimized for EVs.
Meanwhile, General Motors‘ luxury marque Cadillac enters the high-stakes electric SUV game in late 2023 with its first battery-powered Escalade IQ. This futuristic icon will rival the likes of the electric Mercedes EQS SUV and Rivian R1S.
Below I summarize some EX90 and Escalade IQ basics before diving deeper on how they compare.
Volvo EX90:
- Category: Midsize Luxury SUV
- Seating Capacity: 7 passengers
- Dual Motor AWD: ~400 hp
- Targeted Range: 300+ miles
- 0-60 mph: < 4.0 seconds*
- Towing Capacity: 4,850 pounds
- Fast Charging: Up to 250 kW (10-80% in ~30 min)
- Estimated Base Price: ~$80,000
- Available: Early 2024
Cadillac Escalade IQ EV:
- Category: Full-size Luxury SUV
- Seating Capacity: TBA (expected 3 rows)
- Power and Torque: TBA (est. 500+ hp equivalent)
- Targeted Range: 300+ miles
- Acceleration: TBA (expected <4.5 sec 0-60 mph)
- Towing Capacity: TBA
- Fast Charging: 192 kW (Details TBA)
- Estimated Price: TBA (High-end luxury segment)
- Available: Late 2023
So in summary, while these electric SUV newcomers share ultra-quick acceleration, 300+ mile range and cutting-edge tech, the Volvo EX90 places its bets on safety and minimalist Swedish luxury while the Escalade IQ banks on maximizing sheer presence and opulence. Both compelling choices!
As my friend shopping for your next luxurious EV, either of these forward-thinking electric SUVs promise to turn heads while providing a sanctuary from the storm of progress outside. If mythic names like Volvo and Cadillac still speak to you, their imminent electrification should quicken your pulse. But between the EX90 and Escalade IQ, only you can decide which blend of aesthetic, technology and performance heightens your senses to 11.
Hopefully my side-by-side analysis gives you plenty to chew on. As always, feel free to pick my EV-obsessed brain with any other questions! Just promise me a test drive once you finally pull one of these bad boys into your driveway.
