Future Cadillac EV Plans Revealed
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As General Motors gears up to offer “at least” 20 new EVs by 2023, Cadillac is joining the fray with its own selection of all-electric vehicle offerings. Now, plans for the future Cadillac EV model onslaught have been revealed in the recent General Motors 2019 Sustainability Report.
GMA Cadillac Lyriq rendering
While the report does not go into extensive detail on the future Cadillac EV models currently in the works, it does provide a nice overview of what to expect.
Heading the list is the up-and-coming Cadillac Lyriq EV crossover. Originally slated for a reveal in April, the new Caddy crossover debut was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is currently on track to drop cover August 6th. So far, Cadillac has released only teasers, but we do know that the Lyriq will ride on GM’s new BEV3 dedicated EV architecture and utilize the automaker’s latest Ultium battery technology. Max range-per-charge should be at least over the 300-mile mark, while the cabin will get a 33-inch OLED screen similar to that of the all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade.
The Cadillac Escala concept provides design inspiration for the upcoming Cadillac Celestiq
Another future Cadillac EV we’ve collected some info on is the Celestiq, the brand’s forthcoming flagship sedan model. Framed as an “ultra-lux EV with bespoke, hand-assembled craftsmanship,” GM says just 1.2 units will be built per day. We also know the exterior is inspired by the Cadillac Escala concept, with “enormous” exterior dimensions and a sleek profile. Cabin space will be generous, and pricing will be around $200,000. It too will be built on the BEV3 platform.
2021 Cadillac Escalade
Then there’s the upcoming full-size Cadillac SUV, which will come with three-rows of seating and DNA pulled from the Escalade. It was originally believed that this all-electric full-sizer would carry the Escalade nameplate, but that’s now uncertain. Range, however, is tipped to be around 400 miles on a full charge. Providing the bones will be the new BT1 EV architecture, which is also shared with the upcoming GMC Hummer EV.
Finally, the report mentions two other future Cadillac EV models, the details of which are still hazy. These include “a globally sized luxury three-row SUV that emphasizes interior space and cargo capacity for the modern family,” and “an SUV EV with attainable luxury – similar to today’s Cadillac XT4 – and aimed at this key global growth segment.” Both are believed to be based on the BEV3 platform.
Which future Cadillac EV model are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Cadillac Lyriq news, Cadillac Celestiq news, Cadillac news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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What about ICE platform named Vss-r. Is it dead?
I’m no insider, but my guess is that it IS dead.
What a shame 🙁
I would consider a coupe/sedan for about $50,000.I only driver 5,000 miles a yr. But trade every 2-3 yr.
As far as I can tell, it is still being developed for the 2024 model year.
For what models?
Originally it was to replace the CT 4, 5, and 6 as well as Camaro. Now it will likely spawn some crossovers as well. I don’t have any specifics regarding particular models. It would be nice to see the platform underpin. The next CT 4, 5, and 6.
Not naming the BT1 model Escalade seems like a bad idea.
Electric Cadillac’s will end Iq Lyriq Celestiq as per other articles on this site
More than likely it will be called Escalade as a variant with another name behind it with an “iq” at the end. Don’t read too much of this report as it is in doubt itself. Other reports already stated that there will be an Escalade electric vehicle.
What about Escaliq?
And with a $200K price, one can hope the potential consumer doesn’t die from laughing as he goes to a Tesla dealership to get a Model S and a Cyber-truck while still having money left over.
I’d like to argue with you about this… But you’re probably right.
Let me know when Tesla will have a hand-built ultra luxe vehicle. Perhaps they’ll set up another tent for that.
Comment of the Day.
the cybertruck and the model s won’t even be in the same realm when it comes to interior quality when this thing comes out.
I prefer a $200,000 Cadillac than two lower quality Teslas for the same price. I have two excellent GM dealers near my home, and they can even get me Cadillac service the same day, but Tesla service doesn’t exist here. The local Tesla owners have to arrange for a factory tech to travel here once a month, and can only work on up to 30 cars in five days before returning. Would you paid over $100,000 for a EV with that kind of limited service?
But how will he drive them? Since he clearly has no eyes……
Or taste…..
I don’t think anybody is taking GM too seriously when they talk about a hand-built $200,000 EV Cadillac flagship. They didn’t even have the perseverance to build a $75,000 traditional ICE Cadillac. Not only is it unlikely that it continues to be developed but where would GM even build such a thing? They have no knowledge or expertise with building finely crafted cars at that price point and the people of Detroit don’t have the requisite skills. The whole proposition is fraught with hurdles and costs the likes of which GM has never before undertaken on a project.
When BMW AG acquired the Rolls Royce name and had to start from scratch in building a new car and a new plant, they had to carefully consider where to locate their production facility. It had to be in a place where they’d be able to hire sufficient numbers of skilled craftsmen trained in the art of woodworking and veneering, leather crafting, and fine detailing needed to craft $300,000 cars. They settled on Goodwood, England because of the area’s many fine craftspeople employed in the yacht building industry. BMW reasoned that they had transferable skills to form the basis of a workforce.
There are no craftspeople left in Detroit; they all left 75 years ago. GM hasn’t built anything but mass-market assembly line cars there since before WWII. I think somebody is just indulging Ruess’ dream of a real Cadillac flagship at this point and he’s saying it’ll be hand-built because that’s the only way it could possibly be done. Unless they totally outsource it to Pininfarina again though, I can’t see it happening. GM might be able to hand-build 1.2 cars per day somewhere but not a finely detailed luxury car.
I expect the Cellistiq project will eventually be cancelled as well as the Cadillac brand itself. That isn’t what I want but Cadillac has been so mismanaged for so long and the latest wild EV scheme is supposedly their last chance so I view it all as a fait accompli at this point.
They built the Reatta in Lansing didn’t they?
I don’t think the problem is them not knowing how.
The problem is that nobody is going to care.
Sure, the Reatta was built at what they called the Reatta Craft Centre but it was hardly a hand-built luxury car with customizable bespoke fittings. I don’t see that GM knows how to build that kind of car, or has the people who can do that level of work; truly there weren’t true craftsmen at the Craft Centre. Further GM wouldn’t spend the money necessary to do such a product right. It’s just another pipe dream to string the enthusiasts along. It’s a promise of something big again for which GM will never deliver on. The epitome of Cadillac is XT6 and that’s all they are ever going to be. Cadillacs greatness is all in the rear view mirror. Perhaps it’s fitting then that the rear view mirror is one of the few things they’ve advanced lately.
Ci2Eye,
Don’t quote me on this, but there are rumors that the Celestiq will be assembled in some capacity at…get this…
The GM Tech Center in Warren.
Again, not me, just a rumor. They said it would be built “very locally,: which means Detroit, but I don’t expect this to go into production at any conventional plant.
G8Burnout,
Very interesting. They did say it would be built locally and the Tech Center does have modelers and folks that might be called artisans that hand build the prototypes and concept cars. That would be a start but if that’s the plan, they’d have to bring on many new people with the skill set to do the work. The Tech Center would be better equipped than Hamtramck but it obviously isn’t a production facility.
If you’ve ever watched a video of a Rolls Royce being built, it’s an entirely different process to craft the interior than what is found at a GM plant. The folks that do the veneer work in Goodwood have all the skill of a fine English cabinet maker which is why they can craft anything imaginable.
Great point on the Rolls, Ci2Eye. I’ll tell you what, if that’s the route Cadillac plans to go with the Celestiq…this could be a truly amazing car!
Cadillac had ultra luxury cars that were hand built by Fleetwood in the ’30s w/ V12 & V16 engines. Also the Eldorado brougham from ’57 thru ’60 was hand built which were more expensive than the most expensive Rolls Royce back then. The final generation of the Brougham was built by Pininfarina.
At $200K starting price for this car is a good start. I think GM is more than serious with such a project like this this time because they had exposure in NYC for a few years and hired diverse talent. Also, you need to understand that the CT6 was in the works way before JDN took over for Cadillac in ’14 post bankruptcy. The CT6 started to be worked on back in early 2010s.
Last I heard, Detroit was rebuilding again and not a slum city like people have it out to be.
Cadillac is not on the level of Bentley anymore. The 200K price is a joke for the present day Cadillac. It is even more of a joke as an EV at that price considering the technology is not new. Until Cadillac gives all cars in its current portfolio the present day Escalade treatment they will not be able to command Bentley prices. Sure they will have a few buyers for this 200k gaint RC car. Someone can get a W12 powered Bentley for that price as that is exclusive! Laughable at best!
They really need to focus on the present.
Cannot wait to see what Cadillac has in store for us. Fingers are crossed though
Why hasn’t there been any spy shots of this car being tested?
Upcoming in GM speak means between 20 to 40 years…just around the corner.
While GM withdraws from so many countries and market segments and constantly talks about future plans that are always going to happen one day blah blah, Tesla turns its first full year profit and increased sales. Well done Mary Barra
Yes, a full year of profit and increased sales plagued with poor manufacturing and shoddy engineering.
All true, and yet Tesla is at least building new factories.
Whether you like them or not, Tesla is going to build cars and trucks in the US, and sell them in huge numbers.
Wow so Cadillac’s new whatever it’s called flagship luxury sedan for only 200K is going to be the new placeholder sometime down the road. I would expect those top really fly off the shelves. LOL.
Prediction- Barra cancels hand built expensive slow selling Celestiq due to lack of consumer interest and the unrelenting move to SUV’s- 2 years after the 6-8 cars made have been sold. Pure genius!
considering the fact that only 1.2 units are being made per day I doubt Cadillac is looking for these to be sellers. Its obviously not a vehicle that you can just walk to your local cadillac dealer and buy. Your most likely going to need a reservation or something
Basically what the Ford GT is.
Most luxury cars are sold by special order. The true wealthy buyers never visit a showroom, but order their cars unseen. If you have to see it first, you are not wealthy enough to buy one. And if you are worrying about price, you cannot afford it. I have to see what I want so I am not wealthy, but I never have to worry or haggle over prices.
GM has some grand (green) plans.
I still say that they’re jumping the gun on electrics.
Especially since you can’t simply pull into any gas station and charge your car.
I think that they’re grossly overestimating demand for their product.
Notice these are global products and in China you can basically just do that with regards to pulling in to a Gas Station. Then UK and now Germany want all Gas Stations to have charging stations.
Even if you could pull into any station to charge your car, the real problem is that it would still take an hour.
That’s the average time to get to 80% charge. I’d say it’d be less than an hour to get the charge you need to travel. I’d think you’d want chargers more at rest stops where you’d stop to get a bite to eat then go.
I have a 16 kW Level 2 EVSE station at home so I never have to visit or even look at any gas station in the future. I only charge overnight while I sleep. Gas cars can NEVER refuel by themselves while you sleep!
That’s the perfect scenario and a good reason to go EV. (Have a 16 KW Level 2 at home as well.) But there will be times where you need to travel long distances and fast charging and prolific available stations will be needed.
My Model 3 goes from 20% TO 80% at a Tesla Supercharging Station between 15-20 Minutes. And I only use it if I road Trip. I would stop to use Bathroom and get Starbucks or whatever anyways. Changes absolutely nothing for me. Makes my Daily life much simpler and a lot more fun actually. That kind on instant acceleration is intoxicating.
Do these use the same charging platform as Ford and VW? If so, the three auto makers, and Fiat/PSA whenever they are ready, should spend some of their money building out the charging network. As a min, make sure every highway rest stop has significant number of chargers.
The global standard charging plug for automakers is the SAE J1772 plug (type 1 for US and type 2 for EU) + the CCS combo plug for DC fast charging. Nissan used CHAdeMO for the Leaf but recently dropped it for future EVs using the SAE plugs going forward.
Tesla is the only one in the US using a propitiatory plug.
GM partnered with Bechtel to build out the charging network
VW created Electrify America to build out the charging network
Ford is partnering with VW to build out the network
Other car companies may be sponsoring or providing money to help local charging providers.
Then you have several charging companies like EVgo and ChargePoint who are building out their own networks for cars.
ChargePoint is great. You get a quick 15/20 miles mostly for free when you go to a Restaurant or Bar for like 30 Minutes. More if you stay a couple of Hours obviously. It is super convenient.
Those will be popping all over the place in the next 5-10 years.
I assume that you need a membership for each of the networks. If we can get one on both the GM/Bechtel and Electrify America, that might make it usable. The key would be having it on a rest stop so you can spend the time while your car charging.
ChargePoint is Super Easy. It is an App that you can even connect to your Apple Wallet.
I just tap my Phone on the screen and it takes 2 seconds. They have them at Super Markets and Shopping Centers. They are building them all over the Place. I would say like 80% of them are free to use.
1.2 units a day
200000+ price range
Wishful thinking since they have never sold an ICE vehicle in that price range – even on an inflation-adjusted basis
You never saw how expensive Depression era Caddys can be ( oh, I meant the 1930s not the 2020s)….
Too bad that the EV/SUV/Crossover/picups are taking over the markets. Not everyone wants one. I currently own 2 Caddys and a Vette(2020 CT6, 2002 DHS and a Corvette). Guess I’ll have to shop elsewhere for my new full-size sedan, with some room. Not a small/mid sized sedan with no room, except for Mary Barra’s target China market.
Try advertising the full-size sedan instead of killing off everything that they can’t tag a huge profit on. First they kill off the XTS, then the CT6. I had an XTS, great car and traded it for a 2017 CT6 and then for a 2020 CT6 (special order, waited 5 months for it).A $200K hand-built Caddy and probably an EV too boot!! LOL, this isn’t a Rolls or Bentley folks I think they have forgotten WHO buys their products
Good (bad) luck GM/Cadillac I’ll be looking for another real full-sized sedan in a few months
I’ve owned several Cadillacs but have zero interest in an EV. The technology’s has a long way to go before being an all around vehicle for the general public. Trips in excess of 300 miles are not uncommon. Then what? Hope you find a charging station and sit for several hours while your Cadillac charges. Yeah right.
300 Mile trips or trips around 5 hours in length are not an average driver experience. Trips like that are usually done during special occasions and the average driver will likely stop a few times for restrooms or to buy food perfect opportunities to charge.
Daily miles driven for the majority of Americans is around 40 miles, this car will suffice for them.
I make those kinds of drives a couple times every year. No it isn’t typical, but what you have to remember is that people don’t buy cars for their everyday trip to work or the store.
They buy them for the special occasions.
If you don’t believe me, then feel free to explain all the 4×4 trucks and AWD cars out there.
Those get used for that capability maybe a couple times a year, if ever.
If people were practical, they’d all drive small efficient hatchbacks. Almost nobody does.
I point to the millions of Small CUV trucks like the Trax that are purchased that have no specialty associated to them. They like the more roomy cargo but don’t care about any off roading.
the AWD systems in these things are just peace of mind for slippery or other off the norm road conditions you’d see in your daily commute.
You’re proving my point. People want convenience and capability.
People won’t like arranging their trip to find charging stations, and being stuck there waiting.
Why pay extra for an electric car that makes your trip longer?
it makes my trip longer by a few hours oh wow… how inconvenient,
I guess I won’t be eating or looking at a local attraction for maybe 30 minutes of wait time.
Batteries are getting larger and charge times are improving yearly.
I find this whole thing very minor to my lifestyle, and that lifestyle is mirrored by millions who rarely ever travel out of state. I may take one or two trips a year of 300 miles and that’s it. From Mid Michigan to Mid Ohio and back for a few days. A Chevy Bolt can easily make my trip.
I travel about 12000 miles a year and on my Volt that’s about 95% electric.
Very well, pretend that convenience isn’t worth anything and see how the market responds.
You yourself are driving around in a gasoline car as proof.
That I use maybe 400 miles a year on Gas and only on very rare occasions.
Same. And I don’t care how good the technology is, I want an engine. Driving isn’t just a way to get from point A to point B, it’s also something that I’d like to enjoy. A silent electric (well silent except for road noise and creaks if you’re in a Tesla) doesn’t do it for me and never will. I suspect the Germans will continue with ICE, Cadillac clearly won’t. I intend to replace my ATS with a CT5-Vearly next year, that will likely be my last Cadillac.
EU vehicle makers will be transitioning to EVs or PHEVs far faster than their US counterparts.
Many EU nations are solidifying Carbon regulations and many cities are becoming emission free zones.
ICE engines will be like the manual shifter is now in the coming decades.
The problem you’re ignoring is that those electric cars are still less capable.
Manual transmissions are less convenient, and as you’d expect, nobody buys them, even though they generally cost less.
Yeah, you can force people to buy the more expensive and less convenient electric car with laws and regulations.
Maybe even some gas taxes along the way, but it doesn’t make recharging a car on a trip suck any less.
talk to all the EV owners in Norway who own Electric vehicles and have an extensive charging system built out. There are plenty of capable EVs out there.
EVs may have a higher up front cost (that can be off set by subsidies) but in just a few years of ownership you are paying Far far far less in vehicle maintenance and fuel costs. So much so you begin to see savings over the ICE counterpart.
Who cares? The monthly payment and insurance cost is what people look at, not Incremental fuel and maintenance costs (In the EU motor plans mean that people don’t pay for maintenance anyways).
That’s factoring in all the numbers. Fuel costs actually account for a big part of car ownership fees. This is especially so in the EU where car ownership and fuel costs are much higher.
UK for example per electrek:
Direct Line has calculated that annual running costs average £1,742, or £33.50 per week for an electric car, which is 21% cheaper than the running costs of an ICE car, which is £2,205 per year, or £42.40 per week. (For those of you who aren’t aware, petrol is expensive in the UK — it’s currently running at around £1.24 a liter, or £5.58 [$6.96] a gallon.)
Yes they are introducing EVs faster than US car makers (not especially good ones) but they will retain a portfolio of ICE vehicles just like most European cars you can buy in Europe come with an available manual shifter. GM is a one trick pony, so expect all ICE vehicles other than maybe the Vette and Trucks to be killed, and all future Cadillacs in particular will be (I believe) EVs.
There will be ICE option for the next generation/future Cadillac models but it will be less and will be more niche to null for few generations down the road.
Why will you be waiting for hours?
Mary will be the ruin of GM.
She already is.
It appears that GM is throwing in the towel.
Most of this country’s energy still comes from burning coal/oil.
Some nuclear power.
Long-term I think nuclear is best.
Only then will we have a truly fossil fuel free environment (and as this thinking is adopted internationally as well)
I think GM is taking a risk by moving too fast in this direction especially in the absence of nationwide charging networks or charging stations at every gas station.
The charging networks still need to be built out yes, but they are ever increasing.
In March 2020, the U.S. had approximately 78,500 charging outlets and almost 25,000 charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) – per statista.
Most are in big cities and surrounding areas, they still need to be built out along roadways and other areas.
interesting note:
Coal only represents 16% of the US Energy makeup today, while Wind and Solar make up 12%
Back in April Wind and Solar actually produced more electricity that coal.
Coal is slowly being replaced by cleaner tho still not great natural gas.
Nuclear actually makes up 20% of the energy makeup today.
@rkcone2000
Solar and Wind are the fasted growing energy providers World Wide. Scotland is 100% Wind powered. Germany is up to almost 50% Renewable Energy.
Coal is quickly dying out at a much quicker clip that everyone thought they would. Look at the staggering number of Peaker Plants that are closing down and the ones that they stopped Development on. Renewables are just too cheap to be ignored.
Everyone forgot about the biggest monster in the room… nuclear. The US have more nuke plants than any other nation with more under construction. Not really a bad thing but you think you telling off big oil Mr. Burns is rubbing his hands laughing…
UK fuel cost: ouch!
I wonder how much it will cost to charge a typical EV in the United States with a 300 mile range.
Depends if you are charging from 0% or not.
It also depends on how much you are being charged per kWh by your electric company.
(rates can be higher or lower and can also depend on peak hours.(when electricity is in higher demand.))
Has to be calculated per Vehicle but we can use Tesla as an example.
As of April 2020, the Tesla Model S can be purchased in Long Range and Performance versions, both with a battery of 100 kWh. If you have the Performance variant — which has a range of 348 miles — it costs $15.29 for a full charge based on electricity prices of 13 cents per kWh and 85% charging efficiency. – solarreviews
For me and my Chevy Volt I’m paying less than $30 a month for recharging it and I’m using electricity 95% a year.
It costs me about $9-$11 to go from 20% to 80% at a Tesla Super Charger. But that is only when I road Trip.
To run my car for a Month it costs me about $35 – $40 in extra Electricity. That means I am saving much more than $100 a month for my regular daily driving. Road Trips are extra as is Gasoline Road Trips. But ICE costa much more to fill up. So you save even when Road Tripping Lol
Look nobody can compete with Tesla right now. They have the established infrastructure. But the rest will get better and better.
Personally I’m waiting for the electric Cadillacs with 3 rows. Everyone I have ever known who owned/owns an electric car loves it. Instant torque, charge at home and low Maintenance are big selling points to me. Also realistically, in cities, ICE engines should.be banned when practical with certain exceptions. Higher asthma rates, and the pollution in confined city streets can be significantly reduced with electric. For your one or two trips a year over 300 miles, the extra 30 minutes you need to spend to charge are really minor inconveniences. Progress is what I see here.
Exactly 🙂
I can only speak for myself. When I drive 300 Miles or more I always make stops to get out and Stretch and use the Bathroom, get Coffee or something. It always takes me a good 10/15 minutes so not a Huge Change in my behavior by having to Plug In.
I really don’t see any point of having a ICE for the $200k Caddy. For comparison most high-end Bent/Rolls are driven 10k mis or so, why spend billions on R/D on a ICE powertrain for a handful of buyers per year?. OTOH I hope an ICE $60-100k CT6 replacement is in development.
I wish so too but don’t hold your breath.
Based on what info?.
They spent unknown millions on Blackwing just to cancel it birth.