Major Carmaker to Replace Beloved Models with Electric Vehicle Versions
By Elizabeta Ranxburgaj, News Reporter
General Motors is reportedly planning to discontinue two of its Cadillac models and replace them with electric vehicle (EV) versions. This move comes as the company shifts its focus toward electric vehicle production, with two new sedan designs expected for the year 2026.
The Cadillac CT5 may be replaced with an EV version.
The Cadillac CT4 could also be replaced with an EV version.
According to reports, the Cadillac CT5 and CT4 sedans will be discontinued in their current forms. While these models are expected to ‘make a comeback’ next year, a significant change will be implemented: They will reportedly not be offered with internal combustion engines. Instead, the new generation of these vehicles will be fully electric, as the Cadillac brand focuses on its EV fleet.
Sources suggest these new EV models will not be direct replacements for the old vehicles, but they will be similar in size to the CT5. The new designs are also expected to feature a “low hip-point,” where the driver’s hips are closer to the ground when seated. Furthermore, the new Cadillac EVs are expected to ride on an upgraded version of GM’s BEV3 architecture, known as BEV Prime.
This shift aligns with Cadillac’s projections that EVs will constitute approximately 35% of their sales by 2025, a notable increase from the 18% of EV sales recorded in 2024, according to CNBC.
GM is not alone in discontinuing popular vehicles. Audi is also set to discontinue its A1 and Q2 models next year, with EV replacements on the horizon. Gernot Dollner, Audi’s CEO, confirmed that production of the A1 and Q2 would cease in 2026, with no direct successor planned for the A1. However, Audi plans to introduce models in the lower A-segment, including an entry-level BEV that will begin production in Ingolstadt next year.
