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Cadillac Expands EV Lineup as Vistiq Hits Showrooms, Celestiq Delayed to Summer

With four electric models now available, Cadillac reports record new customer growth, including a rise in Tesla trade-ins, while aiming to lead the luxury EV segment.

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The Vistiq is smaller than the Escalade, but is the only other three-row SUV in Cadillac's lineup.

Overview

  • Cadillac's Vistiq, a three-row luxury SUV, is now available in dealerships, offering seating for seven, 483 km of range, and a starting price of $96,433.
  • The brand’s bespoke Celestiq electric sedan, priced at over $300,000, has faced another delay, with first deliveries now expected in summer 2025.
  • Cadillac reports nearly 80% of its EV buyers are new to the brand, with about 10% trading in Teslas and up to 25% of Lyriq customers switching from Tesla vehicles.
  • The Lyriq SUV, Cadillac's EV sales leader, accounted for 22% of the brand’s Canadian sales in 2024, contributing to its best sales year in history.
  • Cadillac aims to become the top tier-one luxury EV maker, leveraging its growing portfolio of electric vehicles built on GM’s Ultium platform.