CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ AND VISTIQ Everything about the on-the-market IQ is big. It has an enormous 200-kilowatt-hour battery pack (giving a whopping 450 miles of range) and a drivetrain that can produce up to 750 horsepower in launch mode. GM debuted a pillar-to-pillar front screen on the extra-luxurious IQ, but now it’s available on other models. In addition to its third row, the IQ has a large front “frunk” that can swallow a fair amount of luggage. The IQ starts at $129,990. The midsize Vistiq is a second three-row Cadillac EV, coming in 2025 as a 2026 model with a lower price point, around $65,000. With two motors, it could have 500 horsepower, and 300-mile range.
MERCEDES EQB AND EQS SUV RIVIAN R1S The R1S three-row SUV has won plaudits for its many thoughtful touches, its available power and up to 410 miles of range, but the $77,700 price has deterred some would-be owners. The cabin is beautifully styled with excellent fit and finish— impressive in a start-up company—but the third row is best for children and small adults. With a choice of three- and four-motor setups, the R1S can access more than 1,000 horsepower. 76
The third row is a $1,250 option in the $54,200 EQB, but it’s limited in size. Otherwise, this is a very impressive, highly luxurious electric SUV. Driving range is about 250 miles. Power options range from 188 horsepower to 288. Upgrade to the bigger EQS and the price jumps substantially to $105,550, but it buys a truly state-of-the-art electric SUV, loaded with technology, but the third row is still an option, offering somewhat tight accommodations, and can compromise luggage space when in use.