Cadillac Reveals First Electric SUV as GM's Lead EV Brand
GM reveals a future long-range electric Cadillac SUV as the first vehicle on its new BEV3 platform.
GM shows renderings of a future long-range all-electric Cadillac SUV at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. This new vehicle serves as the first model built on GM's dedicated BEV3 electric platform, marking a major step in the company's electrification strategy.
Cadillac president Steve Carlisle states that this battery-powered SUV will be sold globally and will arrive as the vanguard of a new product wave. GM CEO Mary Barra confirms that Cadillac will act as GM's "lead electric vehicle brand" as the automaker positions itself to rival Tesla.
The BEV3 platform accommodates front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive configurations with adjustable battery output. Its flexible design allows it to support various body styles across all four GM brands, though this initial electric announcement shares the spotlight with the debut of the conventional gas-powered 2020 Cadillac XT6.