Cadillac's Electric Sedan Unveiled: All the Details You Need

The Cadillac CT4 and CT5 sedans are not anticipated to have gasoline-powered replacements. Their follow-up models may likely be fully electric vehicles instead.

The last decade has brought us several sedans from Cadillac that proved to be critical darlings but didn't see huge, mainstream sales success. It's tough to be a sedan in an SUV-driven world, after all. And as good as the Cadillac ATS, CTS, CT4 and CT5 have been—especially their V-Series and Blackwing Performance versions—the mainstays from Mercedes-Benz and BMW are quite hard to overshadow.

As Cadillac gets ready to discontinue the CT4 and CT5, rumors suggest that their successors will completely abandon gasoline-powered engines. Here’s what we have gathered so far.

Cadillac Electric Sedan: What Information Has Emerged So Far?

It’s not unexpected that General Motors appears to be phasing out those two Cadillac sedan models, which took over for the ATS and CTS upon their launch in 2020. Sales of the CT4 and CT5 models They decreased by 32% and 20% last year, respectively, which made them the slowest-selling Cadillac models in 2024 except for the recently launched model. Escalade IQ .

Even as Cadillac is placing significant emphasis on its range of electric SUVs, which includes the newly launched model, Optiq and Vistiq Models certainly aims not to fall behind in the electric vehicle (EV) sedan segment. Due to improved aerodynamics, reduced total height, and lighter weight, EV sedans often boast the longest ranges among different types of vehicles; simply consider Volvo's upcoming ES90 , offering an estimated range of 435 miles according to Europe's WLTP cycle.

GM Authority reported initially that the successors to the CT4 and CT5 models might become fully electric. The source stated, “Sources close to the situation indicate that General Motors does not intend to introduce a next-generation of the Cadillac CT5 and Cadillac CT4 equipped with traditional gasoline engines,” according to their findings. They further noted that these forthcoming electric vehicles are anticipated to match the sizes of the current Cadillac CT5 and Cadillac CT6 models and will feature what’s referred to as ‘low hip-point’ design characteristics.”

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Two sedans might prove intriguing, particularly as Cadillac has struggled with moving significant volumes of a single sedan model. However, should this report hold water, the strategy appears aimed at giving customers various size options and price points tailored to meet individual preferences.

How Will the Upcoming Cadillac Electric Sedan Design Look?

What's truly fascinating is that in today’s sedan market, taking risks has become essential to remain current and competitive. GM Authority asserts that these vehicles won’t be conventional three-box sedans, but instead will feature “a sportback silhouette akin to the Cadillac Escala Concept or perhaps even the” Cadillac Celestiq ."

The Escala Concept (which should not be mistaken for the Escalade) was introduced in 2016, and its design influenced a multitude of Cadillac’s subsequent production vehicles. Celestiq Is a low-run ultra-luxe sedan with a price tag starting at around $340,000. Therefore, although these sedans might have comparable aesthetic appeal, their cost should be significantly lower, making them much more readily available financially.

This is just conjecture on my end, but I'm curious if Cadillac might explore the possibility of 2022 InnerSpace Concept for future inspiration. While that was a fully autonomous concept vehicle shown off at CES a few years ago, it was a striking coupe-like design that could translate well to a production four-door vehicle or sportback sedan. But obviously, nothing is official for now.

Cadillac Electric Sedan: Details On Price and Specifications Unveiled

Apart from these reports—which are somewhat believable—we don’t have additional information. When considering specifications, platform, and range, we can anticipate that an upcoming Cadillac electric sedan might utilize General Motors' BEV3 platform. Ultium Batteries and motors, since it employs comparable power cells and structures in all its electric vehicle models nowadays. This places it alongside cousins like the Cadillac Lyriq, Optiq, Chevy Blazer EV, and Equinox EV, among others. Additionally, this new model will be the second sedan built on the Ultium platform after the Celestiq.

Considering these bigger, less streamlined vehicles are capable of achieving ranges upwards of 300 miles, one could reasonably anticipate that an upcoming Cadillac electric sedan might exceed this figure significantly. Could a range of around 350 miles be within reach? This prediction is based solely on conjecture; however, given the performance demonstrated by the current Ultium SUV models and considering the evolving trends in the automotive industry, such expectations seem justified.

Cadillac Electric Sedan: Could It Be V-Series or Blackwing?

Given the successful brand positioning and Motorsport achievements of Cadillac’s V-Series and Blackwing performance variants, we can expect these saloons to receive comparable upgrades. Cadillac is already moving in this direction. getting ready the Lyriq-V with 615 horsepower , expected to be the brand's fastest car ever. This aligns perfectly with what we would anticipate from a forthcoming high-performance Caddy sedan.

When Is It Going to Be Available for Purchase?

Unfortunately, we don’t have any information about when a potential release might occur. However, considering both the CT5 and CT4 models remain available with their recent 2026 updates, it doesn't seem imminent. Should these electric vehicles get approved for manufacturing, an introduction towards the latter part of this decade appears more plausible.

The Competition

It’s difficult to predict exactly what competition these cars might face without knowing the pricing specifics, but we can make some educated guesses. Currently, the market includes models like the Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS sedans, which are expected to be replaced with electric variants of conventional vehicles soon. E-Class and S-Class , probably will receive the "EQ Technology" designation.

BMW has a few upcoming electric vehicles set to release shortly On its Neue Klasse platform, beginning with an anticipated 3 Series-like sedan likely named the i3 and the iX3 SUV. A car akin to the 5 Series on that chassis It appears highly probable, and it might also go up against those Cadillacs. Additionally, we have the mentioned Volvo ES90, and depending on where Volvo decides to lead its sedan range, along with the refreshed models. Polestar 2 .

Among the present lineup of electric vehicle sedans, we find the Lucid Air , the Tesla Model S , the Audi A6 E-Tron And a handful of others. TheCadillacs would surely face strongcompetition when it comes to both theirrange andluxuryfeatures.

What would you like to see in an upcoming Cadillac electric sedan? Share your thoughts below.

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