In a recent range test, Tom Moloughney found that the Cadillac Escalade IQ could cover 607 miles on a single charge by driving at a consistent 60 mph. This performance far exceeded the manufacturer's rated range of 460 miles, illustrating how speed impacts electric vehicle range. By reducing speed from 70 mph to 60 mph, significant distance was gained, highlighting the effectiveness of conservative driving for maximizing electric vehicle efficiency. The Escalade IQ utilizes a large 205 kilowatt-hour battery to achieve longer distances, which raises environmental concerns about battery size and material usage.
What difference does 10 mph make on an electric road trip? Apparently, a very, very big one-at least as far as the electric Cadillac Escalade is concerned.
The Escalade IQ manages to go a staggering 607 miles on a single charge. Has any other production EV ever gone 600-plus miles at highway speeds?
Cadillac says the new Escalade IQ will go a whole 460 miles on a full charge, which is about 100 miles more than a Tesla Model X.
Moloughney dropped things down to 60 mph, and it's a great illustration of the difference speed alone can make when you're trying to preserve range.
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