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Cadillac has been late to the luxury EV party. Now, their new lineup of sleek and sophisticated EVs looks to stir things up with some jaw-dropping designs.
Buzz-Worthy Caddy EVs
Currently, Cadillac’s list of electric vehicles is one entry long, the mid-size Lyriq EV. That might appear to be a rather concise list considering the brand has said it plans for every new model to be fully electric by the end of the decade. Cadillac plans to fill out their EV lineup over the next few years with four additional EVs all riding on GM’s Ultium electric platform. While Cadillac has been tight-lipped with many of the key details, the current Lyriq offers a useful jumping-off point from which to speculate.
What we do know is Cadillac has committed to electrification and will offer a broad range of EVs, at least in terms of price, spanning from the new entry-level Optiq to the new brand flagship, the beautiful and bespoke Celestiq. Here’s what to expect from Cadillac EVs in the coming years.
Cadillac Lyriq
The current Cadillac Lyriq offers our best glimpse toward how the rest of Cadillac’s EV lineup will be fleshed out. The Lyriq is powered by GM’s Ultium electric platform, in this case a 102-kWh battery pack. The base Lyriq offers a single motor powering the rear wheels to the tune of 340 horsepower. A zippier all-wheel drive dual-motor version climbs to a punchier 500 horsepower. Range tops out at 308 miles on a single charge. While all this is basically par for the luxury EV course, the Lyriq distinguishes itself with a sharp, head-turning exterior design and leverages that whisper-quiet powertrain for a serene and becalming cabin. The Cadillac Lyriq starts at $58,590.
Cadillac Optiq
The upcoming Cadillac Optiq will comprise the first and least expensive rung of the Cadillac EV lineup, recapitulating the Chevy Equinox EV in luxury form. It’s expected to arrive later this year as a 2025 model. Cadillac has not released any firm details on the Optiq beyond the name and a few images. What is clear is the Optiq’s resemblance to the larger Lyriq. Given its Equinox EV basis, it’s likely the Optiq will be offered either in the form of a 210-horsepower single motor with rear-wheel drive or 290 dual-motor version with all-wheel drive. The Optiq will compete against the likes of the Genesis GV60 and Mercedes-Benz EQB and start at roughly $40,000.
Cadillac Vistiq
The Cadillac Vistiq will slot between the current Lyriq and the forthcoming Escalade IQ as the company’s smaller three-row option. It is slated for an early 2025 release. Like the Optiq, the Vistiq resembles the Lyriq in design language, adjusted for the change in proportion. Cadillac hasn’t confirmed the Vistiq’s powertrain details, so it may run either a smaller 100 kWh or the larger 200 kWh pack carried by the Escalade IQ and Hummer EV. Given its size, the Vistiq will compete with the Rivian R1S, Tesla Model X, and other three-row electric SUVs and start around $80,000.
Cadillac Escalade IQ
The Cadillac Escalade IQ refuses to deviate from the name must end in Q theme, even while resolutely preserving the bankability of the Escalade name. It will also preserve much of what has made the Escalade so successful for Cadillac, namely size and opulence. Cadillac has offered more than a few bits of info on the Escalade IQ starting with the 200-kWh battery it shares with the Hummer EV. Thereby, the Escalade IQ will offer a maximum output of 750 horsepower and up to 450 miles of range. Another significant party trick will be the Escalade IQ’s one-screen-to-rule-them-all that stretches pillar-to-pillar some 55 inches across the full span of the dashboard. Other tech goodies will include a thermal imaging “night vision” camera, four-wheel steering, and GM’s semi-autonomous Super Cruise system as standard. Expect the Cadillac Escalade IQ to start around $100,000. Production is expected to commence this summer.
Cadillac Celestiq
At the tip top of the new Cadillac EV hierarchy sits the all-new Celestiq, a custom hand-built masterwork intentionally evoking legacy of the Eldorado Broughams of yesteryear. The Celestiq takes the current Lyriq design language and dials it to Euro shooting brake…? That’s right, the Celestiq will be an all-electric sedan with a tastefully rendered rear hatch. Cadillac says the Celestiq will be capable of a 3.8-second sprint from zero to sixty thanks to approximately 600 horsepower and done while maintaining a respectable 300 miles of range. The Celestiq offers a sumptuous interior of leather, wood, and metal trim, all aglow thanks to ambient lighting. Like the Escalade IQ, the Celestiq will feature a 55-inch digital dash display as well as individual 12.6-inch screens for the rear seat passengers. The range-topping flagship Celestiq will, according to Cadillac, start north of $300,000, be built in limited numbers, and be available “by inquiry only.”
