Cadillac · 2025–2026 · 2 trims
Cadillac Escalade IQ Home Charger Requirements by Trim
The trims do not all need the same install. Onboard chargers run 11.5 to 19.2 kW, so the circuit for full-speed charging runs 60A to 100A. Find your trim below.
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Every Escalade IQ trim, side by side
From each trim's onboard charger rating, not a generic EV number. Pick your trim to run the assessment with it pre-selected.
| Trim | Years | Onboard charger | Draw at 240V | Full-speed install | Empty to full | Range per hour | Range / battery | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | 2025–2026 | 11.5 kW | ~48A | 48A charger, 60A circuit | 17.4 hrs | ~25 mi | 430 mi / 200 kWh | Check panel |
| Sport | 2025–2026 | 19.2 kW | ~80A | 80A charger, 100A circuit | 10.4 hrs | ~41 mi | 430 mi / 200 kWh | Check panel |
Draw = onboard charger kW x 1000 / 240V. Empty to full = battery kWh / charger kW. Range per hour = charger kW x the trim's efficiency. DC fast peaks: Luxury 350 kW, Sport 350 kW.
Range added per hour, by charger size
Miles added per hour of charging at common home charger settings. Past a trim's onboard rating a bigger charger adds nothing, so those cells are marked.
| Charger | Luxury | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 16A (3.8 kW) | ~8 mi | ~8 mi |
| 24A (5.8 kW) | ~12 mi | ~12 mi |
| 32A (7.7 kW) | ~17 mi | ~17 mi |
| 40A (9.6 kW) | ~21 mi | ~21 mi |
| 48A (11.5 kW) | ~25 mi | ~25 mi |
| 8-hour overnight, full speed | ~200 mi | ~328 mi |
What this means for your panel
The circuit in the table is what lets your trim charge at its full rating. A smaller circuit still works and charges slower. Whether your panel has room for the circuit you want depends on everything else already on it: that is the actual assessment.
Connector: NACS. NACS (North American Charging Standard, originally Tesla's plug) is now the connector most new EVs are shipping with for both home Level 2 and public DC fast charging.
Cadillac Escalade IQ charging questions
What size circuit does a Cadillac Escalade IQ need for home charging?
It depends on the trim: Luxury 60A, Sport 100A. Those are the circuits that let each trim charge at its full onboard rating. Whether your panel has room for one depends on everything else already on it.
How many amps does a Cadillac Escalade IQ draw on Level 2?
48A to 80A at 240V, depending on trim. That is the onboard charger rating (11.5 to 19.2 kW) divided by 240 volts.
How long does a Cadillac Escalade IQ take to charge at home?
About 10.4 to 17.4 hours from empty to full at each trim's maximum Level 2 speed: battery size divided by onboard charger rating. Most nights you only refill what you drove.
Do all Escalade IQ trims charge at the same speed at home?
No. Onboard chargers range from 11.5 to 19.2 kW across trims, so the charger and circuit that reach full speed differ. The table above lists each trim.
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