General Motors plans to introduce 20 electric cars by 2023, and it’s safe to say the electrification love will find its way to all of its brands. Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen confirmed the brand will one day boast a battery-electric car as part of its range.
The Cadillac chief made the comments speaking to Car and Driver, and when asked if there will be a Cadillac electric vehicle, he replied, “Oh, absolutely.” He went on, “Without any question, we should expect not only a single model but a portfolio of electric and other alternative-powerÂtrain vehicles from Cadillac.”
Cadillac’s first and only foray thus far into the world of a dedicated electrified nameplate was the ELR plug-in hybrid, based on the first-generation Chevrolet Volt. Cadillac quietly killed the electrified car after slow sales. But, as the industry embraces electrification and battery-powered cars, it’s an inevitable move for Cadillac. The brand now sells the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid.
On self-driving cars, de Nysschen echoed earlier comments. Cadillac will offer the ability and luxury of self-driving technology, but he does not want to become a “passenger.”
“I have gasoline in my veins and, I suppose in the future, electrons. I’m proud of our company, proud of our brand. We want to embrace that technology as an enabler of our business in the future. But not to become merely passengers.”
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How about a Volt based SUV with upgraded Batteries and a smooth reving TT 2.0 with a battery only range between 100 and 150 miles and an additional gasoline range of 300 miles. These are just top of the head figures. They need to have good performance and enough range to go on long trips without having to worry about being stranded and a Powertrain worthy of a Luxury car.
You realize that the engine in the Volt only works to charge the batteries and isn’t connected to the drivetrain don’t you? A TT 2.0 will do what exactly except maybe charge the battery faster?
And is that a bad thing? Perhaps not a 2.0 TT but a engine that will charge the Battery faster and runs smoothly befitting a Luxury Vehicle. If you are able to charge The battery faster means more miles before you have to stop and plug in. With the scarce charging stations that would be a good thing.
The Volt’s Engine will tie directly to the transmission. At times it is the only thing powering the car.
The thing you’re describing is a Range Extender not an Engine. I believe BMW is the only company that uses them.
The bottom line is the 2.0 will not make it charge faster or make it anymore efficient.
The Volt does have a mechanical connection but it works in conjunction with the electric motors.
The Volt is becoming not needed as the range is becoming extended with the newer models and I expect it to not be needed very soon.
We already will see the XT4 with this system anyways as it has been seen in testing. It has a plug port on some mules.
ELR is not the only foray into electrification. CT6 Plug-in Hybrid is on the market too.
Late to the party on CUVs/SUVs.
Late to the party on electrics (apparently wanting to forget the ELR with the big price tag, deadly sales numbers and disasterous mktng – Uwe’s first move, if memory serves).
The longer the wait, the better it needs to be – Let’s hope Cadillac is up to the task.
It’s a given that Cadillac develops and builds an all electric vehicle because Europe and China have stated of wanting to only sell EVs by 2025-2030, whether Cadillac’s first all electric vehicle is a car is debatable given the lackluster sales performance of Cadillac’s CT6; thus, it would make sense that Cadillac’s first all electric vehicle be a CUV that is either slightly smaller than the current XT5 or something larger (a XT5 with third row seating).
It looks like we will have to wait probably 10 years before Cadillac builds a full EV . Hybbrids are just a step to going full electric .
The biggest mistake Cadillac could make in this enviroment is coming out with the EV car first . Cars aren’t selling , unless they are more focused on the Chinese market .
Lexus has their hybrid 450 and are focused on a full EV of the RX in 2 years according to a salesman at my Lexus Dealership . For Cadillac to compete the XT5 needs a hybrid soon just to keep up with Lexus and others . Also if they over price these cars like they did with the ELR , other carmakers will be ready for those customers to come their way .
A Cadillac Bolt would find its way into consumers hands if they keep the cost down .
I hope GM is really intoo development of the 20 vehicles they claim to be , but I will believe it when it happens . GM has a history of promising things that don’t come to fruition or are 1-2 years late on availability of certain products .
hilarious but true video about tesla build quality … more like tesla wack-a-mole
Cadillac will have PHEV and all batteries electric vehicle, these two BEV coming in these next 18 months one will be Cadillac Wagon Plug in BEV.
I expect the full electric will be like the S model and Mission E kind of class where it will be $75k to $95k all electric sedan.
This way no matter the volume it will show a profit and have a large enough battery to have a decent range.
If we look at how Cadillac is run, they will begin development hopefully by 2040. (they are still trying to develop diesel engines with no luck LOL)
In 2060 they will have an electric Cadillac with year 2000 technology if they really rush it.
By 2025-2030 gas powered cars will be prohibited in Europe.
Not a problem for Cadillac, they are kicked out by the Germans time after time when they made a pathetic attempt at that market, and Cadillac has finally given up.
18 months is right now, alex Cadillac is putting all these piece’s together.