About the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (HEV) was first introduced as a 2008 model and ended production in 2013.
| Power | 332 hp |
| Battery Voltage | 300V |
| MPG | 20 city / 23 highway |
| Towing capacity | 5,600 to 5,800 lbs |
| 0 to 60 mph | 8.6-9.2 seconds |
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Battery Specs
Drive Battery | 12V Battery | Key Fob Battery
Drive Battery
A 300V nickel-metal hydride battery powers the electric motors on the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The battery can be found under the rear seat.
How much do replacement batteries cost on a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid?
Replacement Escalade Hybrid batteries typically cost somewhere between $2500 and $3750, not including labor, shipping and incidentals.
Find a replacement drive battery for the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Finding the right drive battery replacement can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is a list of vendors that may offer replacement drive batteries for the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid:
Best Hybrid Batteries – Recommended by one of our site visitors, Best Hybrid Batteries is based out of Shorewood, IL and has a mission to build “Only The Best” hybrid battery packs for their customers each time.
Best Hybrid Batteries: 2008-2013 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
GreenBean Batteries – “Born out of the need for a better hybrid battery, Green Bean Battery was built around the core of creating a reliable reconditioned hybrid battery and extending the hybrid battery life. Since our humble beginnings, we have grown to create a proprietary hybrid battery reconditioning process that puts our hybrid batteries in a league of their own.”
GreenBean Batteries: 2008-2013 Escalade Hybrid Batteries
GreenTec Auto – Established in 2012, with 3 brothers working at their father’s auto repair shop, GreenTec Auto’s mission is to create effective and sustainable solutions for you and your vehicle. “Nothing ends up in a landfill.” With over 20 service centers across the United States, there is sure to be a location near you.
Greentec Auto: 2008-2013 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Electron Hybrid Solutions – A less expensive alternative to buying a battery is rebuilding your old battery. EHS offers a kit specific to the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid that will have your battery feeling as good as new.
Electron Hybrid Solutions: 2008-2013 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
12V Battery
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 12V Battery Size
To power auxiliary systems such as the ECU, radio, and battery controller, the Escalade Hybrid features a 12V Group 48 H6-EFB Battery.
Shop Group 48 H6-EFB Batteries on Amazon
Key Fob Battery
The 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Key Fob uses a CR2032 battery.
Shop CR2032 Batteries on Amazon
Here’s a handy video guide to replacing the key fob battery in a 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade:
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Drivetrain Specs
The Escalade Hybrid is powered by a 6.0-liter V8. It is joined by two 60-kilowatt electric motors supplied by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack under the rear seat. On its own, the V8 is rated at 332 hp (248 kW) at 5,100 rpm and 367 lb⋅ft (498 N⋅m) at 4,100 rpm. GM engineers say that combined output with the electric motors is 379 hp (283 kW).
The transmission is unique to the hybrid, and houses the electric motors along with three different planetary gear sets and four traditional clutches.
The Escalade Hybrid comes in both 2WD and 4WD versions.
Join a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Community
CadillacForums.com / Escalade – Forum for discussions regarding the third generation RWD and AWD Escalade, EXT and ESV.
HybridForums.com / Escalade Hybrid – A great place to discuss the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.
Reddit.com/r/Cadillac – A place for Cadillac enthusiasts to discuss about Cadillac, including the Escalade Hybrid and Escalade ESV.