Instead, Cadillac’s upcoming sedans are expected to go fully electric, with the larger model potentially matching the size of the discontinued CT6
Despite slowing its electrification push, General Motors remains committed to phasing out the internal-combustion Cadillac CT4 and CT5 sedans after this generation.
While all-electric four-door models are still in the works, there will be no gasoline-powered replacements once the current models exit production, according to GM Authority.
Cadillac made its intentions clear when it introduced the Blackwing variants of the 2022 CT4-V and CT5-V, marking the final chapter in its internal-combustion performance lineup.
Technically, this left room for non-performance versions to continue beyond the Blackwings’ retirement, but that possibility remains slim. Both the CT4 and CT5 are expected to stick around through the 2026 model year, but their future beyond that is uncertain.
Apart from the Celestiq, Cadillac’s electrification strategy has largely followed the industry’s shift toward larger, more spacious vehicles. However, this latest report suggests there may still be hope for enthusiasts seeking a low-slung performance EV.
GM has made provisions within its platform lineup for vehicles with a lower seating position, hinting at the potential for electric sedans.
Two such models are reportedly in development at Cadillac. While that aligns with the CT4 and CT5, slow sales of the CT4 have already cost it the mid-cycle refresh that improved the CT5’s interior for 2025. As a result, the chances of an electric successor to the smaller sedan appear slim.
The existence of a second model, however, is intriguing—especially if its size aligns with the discontinued CT6, as GM Authority’s source suggests. Could Cadillac be planning a coupe/sedan duo or even a revival of the larger nameplate? One thing seems certain: it won’t be powered—at least exclusively—by gasoline.
