Feb 04, 2016 10:36 AM EST
Cadillac Says Goodbye To ELR Plug-In Hybrid

General Motors has decided to end the reign of the Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid with the first generation.

Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen confirmed last week that the light-selling coupe won't have a successor, accoridng to Automotive News, which previously reported in July that the vehicle will only stick around until at least 2018.

"I plan to continue admiring it as one of the most beautiful cars on four wheels," de Nysschen told reporters during a media drive of the upcoming CT6 sedan. "But we don't plan further investment."

Nysschen previously said that Cadillac would only continue to sell the hybrid as long as there was a demand for it. The move also follows almost two months after Cadillac marketing chief Uwe Ellinghaus called the ELR "a big disappointment," saying that it was too expensive for the average driver.

The ELR debuted in late 2013 with a version of the Chevrolet Volt's powertrain, Autoblog noted. However, its launch suffered from the vehicle's $76,000 (with shipping) price tag, which made it difficult for most consumers to buy it.

The price tag resulted in a 22-percent decline in sales for the plug-in last year, with only 1,024 vehicles being sold, Fortune reported. Cadillac brought the ELR's price down by $10,000 for the 2016 model, but it didn't help win over buyers.

While the debut of the Volt, which is cheaper and has an expanded driving range, raised people's hopes of the ELR receiving the same treatment for its second generation, de Nysschen's confirmation last week shut those hopes down.

See Now: OnePlus 6: How Different Will It Be From OnePlus 5?

 PREVIOUS POST
NEXT POST 

EDITOR'S PICK    

Hyundai to Invest $16.1 Billion for EV Business; Sets Annual Sales Goal of 1.87M Electric Cars by 2030

World's Most Expensive and Most Heavily-optioned Porsche 928 GTS is Coming Home to the U.S.

Major Boost as Tesla Giga Berlin Facility in Final Phase of Approval Process; Delivery Event Set This Month

Audi Looking for e-tron Electric Vehicles to Spur Car Brand's Growth in India in 2022

Toyota Offers Free EV Charging to Owners of 2023 bZ4X After Partnership Agreement with EVgo

2022 Suzuki Baleno Finally Unveiled in India: What are the Specs and Features of this City Car?