The electric high-performance luxury crossover segment continues to grow, and Cadillac recently introduced the LYRIQ-V and OPTIQ-V to meet the demand. The Elevated Velocity concept is a continuation of what the winning formula of Cadillac V-Series performance could look like in the future. The concept features a potent blend of extreme performance, cutting-edge advanced technologies and signature bespoke luxury craftsmanship. It showcases dual experiences with stunning looks and a refined interior that elevates the state-of-being for occupants (thus, Elevated), yet its lifted platform is calibrated for daring off-road performance in the most extreme desert locales (ergo, Velocity).

Elevated Velocity is infused with advanced technologies that enable owners to roam without bounds, blending design with purposeful innovation. This is exemplified by the various selectable user experience modes presented in the concept. Welcome Mode greets the driver – the vehicle floor, seats, instrument panel, doors and steering wheel illuminate in a soft white upon approach, while the dramatic exterior gull-wing doors lift skyward, inviting the occupants inside. A welcome animation on the steering wheel is reminiscent of shifting desert sand, while the Cadillac wordmark and V-Series logo illuminate on the dashboard endcaps. Elevate Mode transforms Elevated Velocity into an autonomous recovery space. In this mode, the pedals and steering wheel retract, while temperatures are displayed to optimize performance. Red ambient lighting, infrared seatback lighting, synchronized breathing cues, and breathwork animations emphasize recovery. Velocity Mode immerses the driver in a performance cockpit with cool white interior tones, focused lighting, and a deployable steering wheel showing speed, time, battery health, temperature, and AR navigation on the cowl display.

Elevated Velocity embodies Cadillac’s V-Series performance and “Art of Exhilaration” design philosophy. It was designed with selectable driving modes that enable peak EV performance on any terrain and the maximum thrill of a Hypercar. Its lifted yet elegant design, riding on 24-inch wheels, enables occupants to chart the most challenging terrains while providing a refined and luxurious on-road experience. Selectable drive modes unlock precision on-road and power off-road, while a dual-mode drive adapts instantly to terrain and intent. e-Velocity mode delivers intense on-road driving and is an evolution of Cadillac’s V-Mode. Terra mode activates peak off-road performance with air suspension. Sand Vision enhances visibility in desert conditions, similar to Cadillac’s Night Vision technology. Elements Defy is a practical feature that keeps the exterior free from dust, sand, and dirt via a dust-phobic vibration, ensuring the vehicle always arrives in pristine condition.

On the exterior, Elevated Velocity balances capability with elegance, whether an on-road cruise or a desert adventure. Its sleek profile optimizes aerodynamics, while dramatic proportions and a planted stance reinforce its commanding presence. It continues Cadillac’s design language established with CELESTIQ and LYRIQ, adding a stretched hood, sculptural surfaces, and technical balance. The Vapor Blue exterior with grey undertones contrasts with the fiery red interior, while tinted glass and gull-wing doors highlight its futuristic appeal. Wheels feature flax fiber and black crystal tint acrylic, complemented by Cadillac’s Precision pattern and new lighting choreography with translucent front lighting and vertical rear light tunnels. Inside, the cabin is crafted to elevate the state-of-being of occupants with refined materials such as smooth Nappa leather, boucle fabric, tinted acrylic, and brushed metals. Deep red tones dominate: Morello Red on leather, Cerise fabric surrounding the cabin, and Garnet boucle on seats and armrests. Features include cabin filtration, climatization for extreme shifts, air purification, fragrance, and integrated red light therapy. A vault compartment secures essentials, while a bespoke polo set in Vapor Blue and Morello Red echoes the concept’s adventurous lifestyle design.