Announced during General Motors’ EV Day, the Cadillac
Celestiq will be an electric luxury car that is hand-built in Michigan. The
model will be made in extremely limited numbers and it’s designed to be a halo
vehicle.
There’s no word on specifics at this
point, but it appears the Celestiq was the mystery model that was teased
earlier this week. Apparently shown in concept guise, the model featured a
luxurious cabin with a squared off steering wheel that retracted into the
dashboard when not in use. The car also had lounge-like seats, a floating
center console and a freestanding, curved display that spanned the entire width
of the dashboard.
Of course, flagship sedans are all about
the rear seats and this is where the Celestiq should shine. As you can see, the
images suggest the flagship will have two individual rear seats that are
separated by a center console that features an integrated display. Speaking of
displays, there are two massive screens mounted on the back of the front seats.
Elsewhere, there’s premium leather upholstery, wood trim and metallic accents.
While GM is staying tight-lipped about the
car, it should ride on the company’s third-generation EV platform and feature
Ultium batteries. Given the Celestiq will be a statement for both Cadillac and
GM, we can expect it to feature the best technology and equipment.
While nothing is official, the company has
already confirmed they will offer battery packs with a capacity of up to 200
kWh. These will allow for ranges of 400 miles (644 km) or more. We also
wouldn’t be surprised if the Celestiq features 800-volt battery technology and
a 350 kW fast-charging capability. Both features will be found on GM’s upcoming
electric pickups, but most of their future EVs will have 400-volt battery
technology and a lower fast-charging capability of up to 200 kW. Of course, we
should find out more about the Celestiq in the months and years ahead.
