Cadillac reveals its first fully electric vehicle

"Cadillac's Electric Vehicle (EV) will hit the heart of the crossover market and meet the needs of customers around the world," said Steve Carlisle, President of Cadillac. "It will represent the height of luxury and innovation while positioning Cadillac as the pinnacle of mobility." The Cadillac EV's name and additional details will be revealed closer to launch.

GM's future EV platform, which Cadillac will be the first to use, will be flexible, allowing the company to respond quickly to customer preferences with a relatively short design and development lead time. The Cadillac portfolio will eventually benefit from a variety of body styles that can be spun off this architecture.

The most advanced components within this platform are the drive units and battery cells, both of which are being designed for maximum usability throughout GM vehicle lineups in different countries. The EVs can be configured in front-, rear- or all-wheel drive, and the output of their battery systems will be adjustable based on vehicle and customer needs.