Cadillac 2026 prices rise as its lineup of electric cars expands

Over the past few years, Cadillac has slowly moved toward an all-electric lineup. Although it’s taking longer than expected, the automaker’s rollout of 2026 models reveals a clear trend: more electric vehicles.

The Vistiq is the brand’s newest electric car, sitting just below the Escalade. It joins the high-performance Lyriq-V, the fastest Cadillac ever, and the Optiq-V, expanding the brand’s lineup of high-performance models.

This is the last year for the current generation CT4 and the CT5, with Cadillac permanently ceasing production of the smaller sedan after 2026 CT5 It will receive a new generation with a combustion engine, but the loss of the CT4 could significantly increase the brand’s starting price, despite price hikes this model year.

Cadillac’s shift to electric vehicles has not led to higher prices, but some are a few hundred dollars more expensive, while others, like sedans, are priced in the thousands. The automaker has managed to offer a lot of performance for the price in its V-Series EVs. Here’s a new sleeve Cadillac It will cost you for the 2026 model year.

2026 Cadillac CT4: $37,095

This is the final year for Cadillac’s entry-level sedan, which starts at $37,095 for the rear-drive version with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It is coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission and generates 237 horsepower. Four-wheel drive is available.

the CT4-V It features a larger 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 325 horsepower, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and Magnetic Ride Control. It starts at $51,495. The CT4-V Blackwing has a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 under the hood with an optional six-speed manual transmission. It has 472 horsepower and is priced at $64,195

2026 Cadillac CT5: $50,095

This will also be the last year for the current generation CT5 sedan, but there is a new generation coming. The CT5 starts at $50,095 for 2026 and features the same 237-hp 2.0-liter engine as the CT4, with a 335-hp twin-turbo V6 available for $3,500. Both are coupled to a 10-speed automatic gearbox. All-wheel drive is optional.

A V-6 is standard in the CT4-V and starts at $59,095, but it’s the best CT5-V Blackwing This is the real king of the lineup. The car has a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 powering the rear wheels, which comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. This variant costs $99,095 to start.

2026 Cadillac Optic: $52,395

the Cadillac Optic It is the brand’s entry-level electric car. For $52,395, buyers get an estimated 300 miles of range, Cadillac’s Super Cruise technology, and more power than the outgoing model. The rear-drive model now produces 315 horsepower while the dual-motor makes 440 horsepower, which starts at $55,895.

New for 2026 is the Optiq-V, which makes 519 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. The SUV will reach 60 mph in 3.5 seconds while still being able to offer a range of up to 275 miles. It has Brembo brakes front and rear, and pricing starts at $68,795.

2026 Cadillac Lyriq: $60,695

the Cadillac Lyriq 2026 You also get a high-performance V-Series model for this year. It’s the brand’s fastest car ever, hitting 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, 0.1 second faster than the CT5-V Blackwing. It produces 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, and has a starting price of $80,090.

If you don’t want to spend that much, the entry-level Lyriq Luxury starts at $60,695 with an estimated range of 326 miles, and 365 horsepower. Pricing for the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Lyriq starts at $64,195.

2026 Cadillac Vestek: $79,090

the Fistic It’s the biggest Cadillac you can get that isn’t an Escalade, and it’s new for 2026. It’s only available with two engines and all-wheel drive, with a starting price of $79,090. Super Cruise is standard, produces up to 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, and reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

21-inch wheels are standard, with 22- and 23-inch options available. Topping off the Vistiq lineup is the Platinum model, which adds Brembo front brakes, a black roof and other upgrades. It’s also much more expensive – $98,190.

2026 Cadillac Escalade: $93,695

The rule Cadillac Escalade 2026 Pricing starts at $93,695, and the luxury model costs $104,695. It comes with a 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and is available in rear-, all-wheel or four-wheel drive configurations and in two different lengths. The longer Escalade starts at $96,695.

The Escalade-V, available only with all-wheel drive, uses a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 to produce 682 horsepower and 652 pound-feet of torque, but it starts at $170,595, more than the electric model that produces more power.

2026 Cadillac Escalade iQ: $129,795

The Escalade IQ is a massive EV with 465 miles of range and up to 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque in top gear mode. It can reach 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. There’s no V-Series option, but you can get an extended version, just like the gas-powered version. It costs $132,795 for the 2026 model year.

The most expensive Escalade IQ you can get is the Premium Sport version, which costs $150,595. It comes with a 38-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system, power-opening and closing doors, four-wheel steering, and 24-inch wheels.

2026 Cadillac Celestic: $350,000 (est.)

The Escalade is no longer Cadillac’s halo car, that’s Cadillac’s title Celestic. It’s Cadillac’s handcrafted ultra-luxury electric sedan. Cadillac isn’t offering a specific price for 2026, only asking curious buyers to inquire, but it will likely start around $350,000.

The 2024 model starts at $340,000, but Cadillac offers buyers extensive customization options, such as choosing from 160 exterior colors. It is a very limited car, with only a few sold since the start of production. It has 655 horsepower and 646 pound-feet of torque, which can propel the sedan to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.