DETROIT – Normal Motors on Monday confirmed plans to introduce an all-electric model of its flagship Cadillac Escalade later this yr.

The Detroit automaker mentioned the brand new SUV might be known as the “Escalade IQ,” which continues Cadillac’s EV naming technique that to this point contains the Lyriq crossover and upcoming Celestiq ultra-luxury sedan.

An electrical Escalade was anticipated, as the corporate plans to completely convert Cadillac into an electrical automobile model by 2030.

A Cadillac spokeswoman declined to launch any extra particulars in regards to the automobile except for its existence and identify. Analysts count on the automobile to enter manufacturing and on sale as quickly as subsequent yr, in keeping with Automotive Information.

The Cadillac Escalade IQ is anticipated to make the most of GM’s Ultium battery cells, motors and applied sciences, which the automaker is utilizing to energy and underpin its next-generation EVs.

However simply because it is known as an Escalade would not essentially imply it will be similar to the model’s iconic inside combustion engine-powered SUV. Beforehand introduced EVs that share names with GM’s conventional autos have included design options and applied sciences fully totally different than their predecessors.