[RedSkyBlackDream]

Really? Compared to some of the stuff on the Continent, it's beautiful, one of GM's best designs. It's like a 7/8 scale CTS-V Coupe.

I wouldn’t say CTS Coupe beautiful because the CTS shows it’s not FWD. The ELR is indeed a head turner for the right ways though. It’s proportions to me always looked like a small Lamborghini. Like it was rear engined. I’m still trying to snatch one of these up! If I see the right one at the right time I’m dropping paid in full cash on it.

 

[eaton53]

I wouldn’t say CTS Coupe beautiful because the CTS shows it’s not FWD. The ELR is indeed a head turner for the right ways though. It’s proportions to me always looked like a small Lamborghini. Like it was rear engined. I’m still trying to snatch one of these up! If I see the right one at the right time I’m dropping paid in full cash on it.

For sale near me... 10K mile ELR, got the nice Kona interior, too.
2014 Cadillac ELR For Sale in Bettendorf, IA - Premier Picks Auto Sales

 

[AWHoden]

I wouldn’t say CTS Coupe beautiful because the CTS shows it’s not FWD. The ELR is indeed a head turner for the right ways though. It’s proportions to me always looked like a small Lamborghini. Like it was rear engined. I’m still trying to snatch one of these up! If I see the right one at the right time I’m dropping paid in full cash on it.

Yeah, the CTS Coupe does look a little "forced" into that wedge shape/design language, with a big old booty.

 

[rockyspaw]

For sale near me... 10K mile ELR, got the nice Kona interior, too.
2014 Cadillac ELR For Sale in Bettendorf, IA - Premier Picks Auto Sales

THat's a good price. I found a 2016 with 15K, Performance Package and Kona leather for $39,900!

2016 Cadillac ELR for sale in Ocala, FL - CARFAX

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[AWHoden]

THat's a good price. I found a 2016 with 15K, Performance Package and Kona leather for $39,900!

2016 Cadillac ELR for sale in Ocala, FL - CARFAX

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That's a beautiful car.

 

[AWHoden]

For sale near me... 10K mile ELR, got the nice Kona interior, too.
2014 Cadillac ELR For Sale in Bettendorf, IA - Premier Picks Auto Sales

Gorgeous.

 

[1958carnut]

For sale near me... 10K mile ELR, got the nice Kona interior, too.
2014 Cadillac ELR For Sale in Bettendorf, IA - Premier Picks Auto Sales

THAT'S a beautiful car.

 

[RedSkyBlackDream]

For sale near me... 10K mile ELR, got the nice Kona interior, too.
2014 Cadillac ELR For Sale in Bettendorf, IA - Premier Picks Auto Sales

That’s the interior I want! I wish I could get the one with the updated Caddy logos though. Thanks for this!

 

[RedSkyBlackDream]

THat's a good price. I found a 2016 with 15K, Performance Package and Kona leather for $39,900!

2016 Cadillac ELR for sale in Ocala, FL - CARFAX

Make a more informed buying decision at CARFAX by first viewing vehicle history on this 2016 Cadillac ELR.

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That’s the badge I want and where did those wheels come from?! I thought the only design were the ones on that red model!

 

[eaton53]

That’s the badge I want and where did those wheels come from?! I thought the only design were the ones on that red model!

Performance package uses Buick Cascada wheels with Cadillac center caps.
You could probably change badges. I think it has been done.

You might just need an ACC grille from a '16.
2015-2016 Cadillac ELR Front Grille 23290997 | GM Parts Online
Interesting... it's only 10 bucks more than a non-ACC grille.
2016 Cadillac ELR Front Grille 23290996 | GM Parts Online

 

[AWHoden]

Here's the thing: Do you like it? Do you want it? Then buy it, don't let some of us steer you away from what YOU like. People gonna hate. LOL

 

[RedSkyBlackDream]

Performance package uses Buick Cascada wheels with Cadillac center caps.
You could probably change badges. I think it has been done.

You might just need an ACC grille from a '16.
2015-2016 Cadillac ELR Front Grille 23290997 | GM Parts Online
Interesting... it's only 10 bucks more than a non-ACC grille.
2016 Cadillac ELR Front Grille 23290996 | GM Parts Online

Once again, thank you for your time and info shared! One last question: I’m not well versed on the Voltec tech. What exactly happens if you never charge it at all?

 

[AWHoden]

Once again, thank you for your time and info shared! One last question: I’m not well versed on the Voltec tech. What exactly happens if you never charge it at all?

It just runs like a hybrid, it'll store a little electricity when you brake (regen) and while the engine is running, but you'll top out in the high 30's/low 40's for fuel economy and never really reap the benefits of the amazing tech Voltec is.

 

[RedSkyBlackDream]

It just runs like a hybrid, it'll store a little electricity when you brake (regen) and while the engine is running, but you'll top out in the high 30's/low 40's for fuel economy and never really reap the benefits of the amazing tech Voltec is.

Okay cool! We have chargers in the parking garage of my high rise but they aren’t always empty. That’s why I was asking. Thanks!

 

[eaton53]

It just runs like a hybrid, it'll store a little electricity when you brake (regen) and while the engine is running, but you'll top out in the high 30's/low 40's for fuel economy and never really reap the benefits of the amazing tech Voltec is.

IMO, high 30's / low 40's is VERY optimistic. It's more like mid 20's.

There is a guy on Cadillac Forums that does just this.
He never charges it then whines about his gas mileage.

We pretty much think he's a goof. Charge the $%^& car.
It's a lot nicer car in EV mode.

 

[RedSkyBlackDream]

IMO, high 30's / low 40's is VERY optimistic. It's more like mid 20's.

There is a guy on Cadillac Forums that does just this.
He never charges it then whines about his gas mileage.

We pretty much think he's a goof. Charge the $%^& car.
It's a lot nicer car in EV mode.

That is comedy. That’s silly as hell! I’d probably be storing it at my brothers house (suburbs of Chicago) most of the time like I do the rest of my cars because of my choice of living downtown but when I do drive it when I get one I was wondering what it’s like if I didn’t charge it for a few days at most.

 

[eaton53]

That is comedy. That’s silly as hell! I’d probably be storing it at my brothers house (suburbs of Chicago) most of the time like I do the rest of my cars because of my choice of living downtown but when I do drive it when I get one I was wondering what it’s like if I didn’t charge it for a few days at most.

It'll work.
When I bought mine I drove it all the way from Tucson 1600 miles to Western IL on gas.
I had used up all of my electric range on the test drive.

So, if you're in Chicago, it's not very far to Bettendorf IA..

 

[AWHoden]

IMO, high 30's / low 40's is VERY optimistic. It's more like mid 20's.

There is a guy on Cadillac Forums that does just this.
He never charges it then whines about his gas mileage.

We pretty much think he's a goof. Charge the $%^& car.
It's a lot nicer car in EV mode.

Ah, my Volt maybe did a little better?

 

[eaton53]

Ah, my Volt maybe did a little better?

Volts do better than ELR's on both electric range and fuel economy.
There was also a software update on ELRs a few years back that was done to extend battery life.

Because of that, an ELR will not go as far on electric today as when new.
The farthest I've ever gone in EV mode is 34 miles, in town with quite a bit of regen.
Range can be in the low 20's briving down the interstate at 80 mph in cold weather.

So, if you get that, don't go thinking there's something wrong with it. It is what it is.

 

[AWHoden]

IMO, high 30's / low 40's is VERY optimistic. It's more like mid 20's.

There is a guy on Cadillac Forums that does just this.
He never charges it then whines about his gas mileage.

We pretty much think he's a goof. Charge the $%^& car.
It's a lot nicer car in EV mode.

What a dork. LOL Why buy it if you never intend to operate it as it was intended?