Current and Upcoming Electric Cadillac Vehicles

Cadillac has big plans for electric vehicles, and the Jim Hudson team is excited to review the current and upcoming Cadillac EV models that will soon be on the streets around Columbia, SC.

Call the Jim Hudson sales team with questions or come see us at our Columbia Cadillac dealership to experience Cadillac’s electric vehicles in person.

Let’s start with a stupendous Cadillac EV that is currently on the lot here in Columbia: the LYRIQ.

The Electrifying Cadillac LYRIQ

The 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ all-electric vehicle is a luxury EV which offers comfortable seating for up to 5 passengers, amazing technology and safety features, over 300 miles of EV estimated driving range, a choice between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, and an amazing Cadillac EV ownership and driving experience.

The LYRIQ EV was developed on the Ultium Battery Platform which offers tremendous available power, great EV driving range, and thrilling performance. The LYRIQ benefits from a weight distribution that is nearly 50% front and 50% rear as well as a low center of gravity which grants LYRIQ drivers a responsive and spirited driving experience. You’re going to love being behind the wheel of a LYRIQ – contact us today to arrange a test drive.

LYRIQ offers a choice between single motor and dual motor configurations, and the total system output differs between those models:

• Rear-Wheel Drive LYRIQ models are equipped with a single motor generating 340 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque
• All-Wheel Drive LYRIQ models produce a total system output of 500 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque from a dual-motor powertrain

All-Wheel Drive LYRIQ models are rated with a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Be sure to read the Trailering section of your LYRIQ owner’s manual before towing to ensure safe and reliable towing.

The EV driving range of the Cadillac LYRIQ varies slightly depending on whether you choose a front wheel drive or all-wheel drive LYRIQ.

• FWD LYRIQ – EPA-estimated range of 314 miles
• AWD LYRIQ – EPA-estimated range of 307 miles

The LYRIQ features compatibility with DC Fast Charging systems and is capable of charging up to 77 miles of range in about 10 minutes when connected to a charger with sufficient output.

You can learn more about thriving with your Cadillac EV vehicle on Cadillac EV Life and explore EV Home Charging on Cadillac EV Life at Home.

The LYRIQ battery features a capacity of 102 kWh and is covered by an 8-year/100,000 (whichever comes first) mile electric vehicle propulsion battery limited warranty.

2024 Cadillac LYRIQs feature Cadillac Smart System as a standard suite of safety features. You’ll buckle up and drive with confident with these technologies helping keep you safe on the road:

• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Alert
• Safety Alert Seat
• Rear Seat Reminder
• Rear Park Assist
• HD Rear Vision Camera
• Teen Driver system
• Vehicle Diagnostics

The Jim Hudson team is happy to review the features of the Cadillac Smart System, as well as any of the other available safety features on the 2024 LYRIQ EV, so let us know your questions about this amazing Cadillac electric vehicle.

Available features on the 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ EV include:

• Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance
• Active Noise Cancellation
• 33-Inch Diagonal Advanced LED Display capable of 9K resolution
• AKG Studio 19-Speaker Audio System
• Ambient Lighting
• Sunroof and Fixed Full-Glass Roof
• Automated Charge Door Port
• 22-inch options for Luxury and Sport wheels

The price of the 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ electric vehicle begins at $58,590. The Jim Hudson Cadillac team will be happy to review all the optional equipment available on the LYRIQ and help you build perfect Cadillac EV, so give us a call or come see us.

2025 Cadillac OPTIQ

The five passenger SUV market is in for a jolt when Cadillac adds another dynamic option in 2024 – we’re excited for the all-electric 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ to arrive in Columbia and help EV shoppers move into luxury!

This intriguing Cadillac EV will offer inspiring EV performance and a spacious interior that will have you and up to 4 passengers riding in luxury as you charge ahead and light your own path in life.

The EV driving range of this upcoming Cadillac EV has not been released yet. We’re eagerly anticipating pricing information on the OPTIQ as well. More info will become available throughout 2024, so don’t hesitate to contact the Jim Hudson Cadillac sales team at our Columbia, SC Cadillac dealership.

2026 Cadillac VISTIQ

The 3-row SUV game around Columbia is going to change dramatically when the all-new 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ hits the roadways of South Carolina!

Official Cadillac information on this vehicle is slowly becoming available, but we know it will fit in the Cadillac EV lineup between the LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ and will offer the refined side of bold.

The expected release date for the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ electric vehicle is early 2025 and we’re excited for the arrival of more specific information on when this Cadillac EV will arrive at our Columbia Cadillac dealership. The VISTIQ expected price range has not been revealed yet. Contact the Jim Hudson Cadillac team with any questions.

If you’re shopping for a three-row SUV you can explore our inventory Cadillac XT6 three row SUVs to see what’s available now at our Columbia Cadillac dealership.

The Best Luxury SUV – 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ

The current generation of ESCALADE full-size SUVs has been dazzling luxury vehicle shoppers since it debuted as a 2021 model, and it continues to surprise and delight SUV shoppers near Columbia with its inspiring mix of beauty, grace, power, luxury, technology, and safety.

Another evolution of this amazing luxurious people transporter is just around the corner, with the upcoming all-electric 2025 ESCALADE IQ – a blend of iconic performance and sublime style! (That’s ESCALADE I.Q. or eye-cue.)

The ESCALADE IQ has been built for the powerful and produces an astounding 750 horsepower and 785 pound feet of torque with Velocity Max technology. (The pulse pounding ESCALADE V produces 682 horsepower and 653 pound feet of torque from its supercharged V8, so the upcoming ESCALADE IQ is going to be an absolute performance monster and thrill to drive!)

Cadillac is estimating the EV driving range of the ESCALADE IQ at 450 miles which can be maximized with One-Pedal Driving and Variable Regen on Demand. DC Fast Charging will enable the ESCALADE IQ to add roughly 100 miles of range in about 10 minutes at high output public chargers.

The ESCALADE IQ has been purposefully reimagined and other compelling available features include:

• AKG Studio Reference 40-Speaker Audio System
• Front-row comfort for second-row passengers with heated, ventilated, and massaging 2^nd row seats
• Standard Super Cruise with 3 years of OnStar access
• Four Wheel Steering
• Thermal Imaging
• eTrunk front storage with room for two sets of golf clubs
• Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof
• Head-Up Display
• HD Surround Vision

The 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ is anticipated to begin with an MSRP of around $130,000 and is expected to have options that push it to $175,000 when you check all the boxes. The expected release date of the ESCALADE IQ is late 2024 but contact the Jim Hudson Cadillac team with any questions or to confirm availability.

You can explore our current inventory of the Cadillac ESCALADE here.

The Iconic Cadillac CELESTIQ

The Cadillac CELESTIQ is meticulously crafted and on its way to the roads of South Carolina. This Cadillac Electric Vehicle represents bespoke EV luxury at its most transcendent and is the ultimate manifestation of ultra-luxury. Cadillac is redefining the concept of Ultra-Luxury through the spirit of futurism and the avant-garde with the CELESTIQ EV.

You can experience Cadillac’s vision for the CELESTIQ at “Introducing CELESTIQ” but here are some amazing things to expect from this ultra-luxurious Cadillac electric vehicle:

• Cadillac-first five advanced interactive HD display
• Adaptive Air Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control
• Advanced All-Wheel Drive
• Active Rear Steering
• Active Roll Control as a Cadillac first
• Industry-First Smart Glass Panoramic Sunroof with Fixed Glass
• World-First ClimateSense individualized four-zone microclimate system

Your CELESTIQ will be a one of one, unique ultra-luxury vehicle, and we’re happy to answer any questions you have about this Cadillac EV.

(This ultimate Cadillac Luxury EV is pronounced with “tick” at the end. Your blog writer thought it might end with a “teek” sound, like the teak decking of a luxury sailboat, but sought clarity so we can all be as exacting in our pronunciation as the Cadillac team was in the design of this apex of ultimate Luxury Electric Vehicles.)

Cadillac LYRIQ for Sale in Columbia

Are you ready to learn more about the Cadillac LYRIQ and experience the LYRIQ EV in person? Explore our LYRIQ inventory in Columbia and let us know when you’re ready to visit our Columbia Cadillac dealership.

You can contact the Jim Hudson Cadillac team at (803) 757-4503 or visit our dealership lot at 4035 Kaiser Hill Road in Columbia, SC. We look forward to meeting you!