Cadillac Celestiq Set to Join UAE Roads as Ultra-Rare $340K Electric Flagship

Cadillac Celestiq Set to Join UAE Roads as Ultra-Rare $340K Electric Flagship

Abu Dhabi : Cadillac’s most expensive EV, the Celestiq, is built for luxury—not volume. Here's why it's one of the rarest cars ever aimed at Rolls-Royce and Bentley rivals.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What is the production volume of the Cadillac Celestiq?

    Cadillac estimates it will build no more than 250 units of the Celestiq per year, making it a super low-volume vehicle.
  • What are some of the luxury features of the Cadillac Celestiq?

    The Celestiq features Super Cruise hands-free driving tech, dual electric motors producing 650 hp, Ultium battery platform, four-wheel steering, air suspension, 38-speaker AKG Studio audio system, and more.
    • Cadillac Celestiq is a hand-built electric sedan costing $340,000.
    • Production capped at around 250 units per year globally.
    • Designed to rival Rolls-Royce and Bentley in the ultra-luxury EV space.

    Cadillac is stepping boldly into the UAE’s luxury EV space with the Celestiq, a $340,000 handcrafted electric sedan that’s all about exclusivity. As Cadillac’s halo car, the Celestiq isn’t built for mass appeal — it’s designed for elite collectors who crave something different.

    The brand has made it clear: this car isn’t just rare, it’s rarer than a Bugatti. And it’s heading to the UAE soon in very limited numbers.

    Production Cap and Rarity

    In a recent episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, Cadillac’s chief performance engineer Tony Roma confirmed that the Celestiq will be extremely low volume. “This is super low volume,” Roma told Leno. “We’re not announcing the exact volume, but think more like hundreds, not thousands.”

    Full Front View of CELESTIQ	Photo from Cadillac

    Cadillac estimates it will build no more than 250 units per year, a figure that matches the planned output of the Bugatti Tourbillon. For buyers in the UAE, that makes the Celestiq not just exclusive — but nearly impossible to come by.

    Luxury Features That Match the Price Tag

    • Super Cruise hands-free driving tech.
    • Dual electric motors producing 650 hp.
    • Ultium battery platform from General Motors.
    • Four-wheel steering and air suspension.
    • 38-speaker AKG Studio audio system.
    • Panoramic roof with four-zone tint control.
    • Full-length pillar-to-pillar HD display.
    • Heated armrests and premium interior touches.

    Design and Platform

    While the price tag is eye-watering, so is the level of craftsmanship and tech that Cadillac has packed into the Celestiq. Based on GM’s new Ultium EV architecture, the Celestiq features a sleek silhouette, a long wheelbase (even longer than the Escalade), and a design that screams presence and power.

    Every model is hand-built, allowing owners to customize down to the smallest detail. This process, however, means it can take weeks or even months to finalise a single order.

    CELESTIQ	 Front angle low view Photo from Cadillac

    Cadillac's Answer to the Ultra-Luxury Market

    Cadillac isn’t just trying to make a fancy EV — it’s targeting the very top of the automotive food chain. Brands like Rolls-Royce and Bentley have long dominated the ultra-luxury segment, and the Celestiq is GM’s answer to them.

    While it may be a bold move, Cadillac believes the Celestiq has the pedigree to compete. Its 650 hp output is more than previously announced, helping push the 6,300-pound sedan with elegance and force.

    The Cadillac Celestiq is not for the everyday buyer, and that’s entirely the point. With ultra-low production numbers and an ultra-high price, it’s a car made for collectors, leaders, and those who want a unique statement on four wheels.

    For the UAE market, where exclusivity and status matter, the Celestiq could become a rare gem — seen only by the lucky few who manage to secure one.

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