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Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ a road trip-worthy, family EV? I drove it across the country to find out [Video]
- Escalade IQ demonstrated road-trip viability for families with a 2,650-mile round trip and 15 charging stops across four days.
- The review measured 15 charging stops and 7 hours added to travel time, with an average charge of 28 minutes per stop.
- Internal space and cargo capacity, including the massive eTrunk, impressed for family travel.
- GM’s SuperCruise ADAS was praised for effectiveness after initial setup challenges.
- User experience and control layout drew criticism for being overly complex.
- Charging networks' performance varied, with Mercedes-branded chargers often faster and more abundant than others.
- Tesla charging stations were less favorable due to access and crowding, according to the trip.
- The road trip highlighted issues with parking-lot camera views and rear-view display clarity in snow.
- The review acknowledges a high price point of $127,000 and questions the overall UX value proposition.
- Overall verdict: a viable, comfortable family EV for long trips with careful planning.
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