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The 2026 Cadillac Celestiq Gets Pricier—and More Exclusive

Cadillac’s ultra-luxury flagship, the Celestiq, was never meant to be a volume seller. It’s the brand’s grand statement piece, a hand-built EV designed to show what the company can do when the accountants leave the room. And now, it’s getting even more exclusive—thanks to a higher price tag.

For 2026, the Celestiq will start in the low $400,000 range, a bump of roughly $60,000 over the 2025 model, according to Automotive News. Cadillac justifies the increase by making the smart glass roof standard—an extravagant panel that lets each passenger dial in their own level of tint—and by bundling in eight years of connected services.

That’s right: even a $400K luxury EV isn’t immune to subscription talk. But at least Cadillac is throwing in a few perks for good measure, including a streamlined personalization process for customers who might prefer to spend less time in the configurator and more time deciding between the house in Aspen or the chalet in Verbier.

Introduced in late 2022, the Celestiq marked Cadillac’s most dramatic pivot toward electrification yet. Riding on GM’s Ultium platform, the dual-motor setup delivers 655 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque, hustling the nearly 19-foot-long EV to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds when using Velocity Max mode. Underneath, adaptive air suspension and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 keep things composed, while four-wheel steering ensures it can maneuver with grace that belies its size.

Inside, the Celestiq is a tech playground. There’s a pillar-to-pillar HD display, a 38-speaker AKG sound system, and even heated armrests. The cabin is dotted with 3D-printed parts, a nod to the car’s bespoke craftsmanship. Cadillac insists that no two Celestiqs will ever be alike—and given the made-to-order paint, materials, and trim options, that might actually be true.

For all its avant-garde features, the Celestiq remains an old-school luxury idea executed with new-school tools: hand-built in Michigan, limited to just 25 units per model year, and priced to squarely target the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Cadillac has already sold every 2025 example, but order books for the 2026 model are now open.

If the goal was to prove that American luxury can still rival Europe’s finest—just with electrons instead of V12s—Cadillac might just have built its strongest argument yet.

Source: Automotive News

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Nissan Slashes Ariya Price to Qualify for UK EV Grant

Nissan has given its flagship electric SUV a substantial price haircut, making the Ariya more attainable — and more competitive — in the UK’s red-hot EV market.

Following a major price shuffle, the Ariya now joins the list of 19 models eligible for the UK’s Electric Car Grant (ECG). Until now, Nissan’s stylish crossover sat frustratingly above the scheme’s £37,000 cap in all trims, preventing buyers from pocketing the £1500 discount.

That changes with the introduction of the Ariya Shiro, a newly minted entry-level model that drops the starting price from £39,645 to £33,500 after the grant. The Shiro wears exclusive pearlescent white paint, comes in Engage trim, and packs a 63kWh battery good for everyday driving. Buyers who want the beefier 87kWh pack can still sneak under the threshold, with pricing from £35,500.

Only front-wheel-drive Engage models qualify for the grant, while the mid-spec Advance trim starts at £37,500 and the all-wheel-drive e-4orce kicks off at £45,500. Performance enthusiasts eyeing the Nismo edition will need deeper pockets — its price remains an unapologetic £56,630.

The move means both of Nissan’s current UK EVs are now grant-eligible, with the all-new Micra starting at £21,495 including the £1500 incentive. Looking ahead, the brand’s UK lineup is set to expand with the third-generation British-built Leaf later this year — a prime candidate for the higher £3750 discount — followed by an all-electric Juke in 2026 from the company’s Sunderland plant.

“Nissan Ariya now offers greater value without sacrificing the innovation, design, and performance customers expect,” said Fiona Mackay, Nissan GB’s marketing director. “It’s all part of removing barriers to EV ownership and helping more drivers make the switch to zero emissions.”

For EV shoppers, that “barrier removal” translates into one of the most significant price drops in the segment this year — and a sign Nissan is willing to play hardball in the increasingly crowded electric SUV market.

Source: Autocar