Cadillac plugs in CT6 for high-value efficiency

The badge on the decklid reads ‘2.0E’, with no giveaway that the 2018 Cadillac CT6 we're driving is a plug-in hybrid. Perhaps a more appropriate nameplate should be CT6 NEV, because this impressively engaging and efficient luxury sedan is mostly aimed at China's burgeoning New Energy Vehicle market.

In fact, the plug-in version is assembled only in Shanghai and is exported to the U.S. Initial stateside volumes will be only 1000 units/year. It would not be surprising to find more American customers who see the CT6 plug-in's almost ideal balance of EV range (31 mi in optimal thermal conditions), EV top speed (78 mph); acceleration (0 to 60 mph in 5.2 s); EPA rated efficiency (62 mpg-e); total range (442 mi), top speed (150 mph) and retail price ($75,095) as adding up to a compelling value proposition.