how long will the EV Battery last on a 2014 Cadillac ELR?
can the remaining battery life be tested? i'm told a new battery is $9000
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2014 Cadillac ELR Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Cadillac has a history of tossing skins lately. The Escalade is the grossest example of this deception, throwing the familiar coat of arms on a Yukon/Denali and claiming a new model with a bumped-up price tag. While the 2014 ELR isn’t that obvious a ruse, when it comes time to sign, you’re still going to be paying around $60K for a slightly upgraded Chevy Volt.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as the Volt could certainly use some upgrades, both in package and performance. The ELR offers both.
Based off the Converj concept that debuted at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, the ELR is a tamer version of that same package, albeit with a souped-up version of the Volt’s powertrain. Whereas the Volt boasts combined output of 149 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, a reprogrammed electric drive controller gets you 207 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque in the ELR.
Of course, the ELR is a bigger vehicle and as such carries around an extra 300 pounds, but the advantage here is in using more of the 288-cell, 16.5kWh battery that sits behind the console. Recently, the Volt’s own version of this battery was reprogrammed to utilize an increased 60 percent of its capability, but since GM now has nearly 200 million miles of on-road experience to pull from, it's confident that battery can handle even more without any sacrifice in longevity or safety. Here, the ELR uses 70 percent of the battery’s potential, leading to a 0-60 time of less than 8 seconds, while dropping the all-electric range of the vehicle from the Volt’s 38 miles down just slightly to 35.
Given that most trips fall well under those numbers, this isn’t much of a penalty, but the Volt’s shortcomings never orbited such stars. No, what the Volt has lacked is some style, some panache and any fun at all when on the road. Gasoline or electric, people still need to want to drive the car.
Addressing that, GM has done some work on the ELR. The front suspension was donated by the Opel Astra GTC using HiPer struts, and a new crossbrace connects the lower control arms for better steering feel, something found only in the ELR. Rear suspension is Cruze inspired with a Watts link on a rear torsion beam, and brakes have been upgraded to 12.6 inches in front and 12.0 inches in the rear. More impressively, the stock Volt dampers have been swapped for ZF-sourced, electronically controlled variable units that measure and change rate every 2 milliseconds, with your choice of Tour and Sport settings that will additionally augment steering assist and throttle response.
Another ELR touch, and something that should finally add some much-needed fun to the electric world, are paddles behind the steering wheel that allow for extra regenerative braking—think electric engine braking—that will not only recharge your batteries but allow for a more spirited entrance to hot corners without getting on the brakes. If you haven’t tried these out, they’re worth the test drive alone.
All this is helped by a longer wheelbase on the ELR, plus a wider track, not to mention 20-inch wheels and a 0.305 drag coefficient. On the inside, you’re treated to stitched leather and genuine wood, chrome and carbon fibre, an 8-inch touchscreen display and LED accent lighting.
While every change, evolution and adjustment seems ripe to attract new customers to electric cars, it’s hard to swallow the logic that the best way to do so is through Cadillac pricing. Of course, the same could be said of the Escalade—and when was the last time you failed to see one of those in your local parking lot, taking up three spaces?
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2014 Cadillac ELR
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by Anonymous
Jun 11, 2024
Interior damage High price
There is many others cars for less costJun 11, 2024
by Steven B
Jun 27, 2023
It is incomparable. The most stylishly beautiful car Ive ever seen. Plenty of power, great mileage. Great mileage extension. The interior has everything at your finger tips or voice command. Jun 27, 2023
by Victor C
Feb 12, 2023
ahead of its time something different a real CadilacFeb 12, 2023
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by Anonymous
Jun 11, 2024
Interior damage High price
There is many others cars for less costJun 11, 2024
by Steven B
Jun 27, 2023
It is incomparable. The most stylishly beautiful car Ive ever seen. Plenty of power, great mileage. Great mileage extension. The interior has everything at your finger tips or voice command. Jun 27, 2023
by Victor C
Feb 12, 2023
ahead of its time something different a real CadilacFeb 12, 2023
by Joseph B
Nov 05, 2022
Elegant EV design, handles well with with a smooth ride.Nov 05, 2022
by Beruff T
Jul 13, 2022
So glad to have found one of these. They are an extinct species. I am in love with everything about this car. Its like a beautiful four wheel sophisticated piece of A.I and I was blessed to find one. I almost bought a bolt. This is so much better o much .Jul 13, 2022
by Mike P
Jul 11, 2022
The car is total luxury at a great value, when yo can get an $80,000.00 car for under $30,000.00
Missing a Sunroof.
Maybe the VoltJul 11, 2022
by pooh J
Jun 22, 2022
Perfect!it really was all I expected and more definitely happy.Jun 22, 2022
by El-Ahd G
Mar 07, 2022
It’s smart to Hava car like this now ! Everything makes sense about it now !Mar 07, 2022
by John B
Dec 27, 2021
The 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR Luxury model the ELR is the best looking and best driving car ever made.Dec 27, 2021
by Richard R
Jun 08, 2021
Black Interior on a car of this caliber is HORRID!Jun 08, 2021
by Kenyatta P
May 24, 2021
The car was filthy and nasty inside and out. The vehicles exterior looked as though it was driven off road - seriously and the interior wasnt much better. The interior had garbage all over the floor, the gauges and everything to the touch was dirty and grimy. You couldnt see out the windows to drive the car. May 24, 2021
by John G
Feb 11, 2021
While the ELR driveline is common to the Chevy Bolt its proven and reliable and the driveline is where the similarity ends. The exterior and interior are pure unadulterated Cadillac. Luxury, exotic styling and EV economy all rolled into one package. When new the car sold for $70K + and now is easily afforded by most anyone.Feb 11, 2021
by Ricky C
Feb 04, 2021
The car itself is very nice but the deal they wanted to give was not a good dealFeb 04, 2021
by Stefan S
Aug 10, 2020
Drogi, porównuje go tylko zTeslą,plug-in to jest to,jak go kupić w Polsce.jestem dziadkiem ale chciałbym mieć ELR-ra.Aug 10, 2020
by Anonymous
Aug 08, 2014
My wife says it is the forever car. says it will be my last new car purchase. I have to agree, as there is no other car I would rather have. My daughter calls it the Bat Mobile. good name. Aug 08, 2014
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Should I buy the car with lower millage or lower price?
I'm going to buy a CPO Cadillac ELR 2014. I've checked two cars, one of them has 42k miles on it and priced at 28k, the other one has 20k miles and priced at 31k. Which one do you think is a better deal? I'm thinking that I might end up paying the price difference in maintenance over the next few years. The cheaper car has an upgraded interior and better color, so I like that one more, but is 42k miles considered too much?
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How do they determine the best/worst deals?
It doesn't seem to make sense to me why they would say a car with higher miles and a higer price is a better deal than the exact same yr/make/model with a lower price and lower miles. I don't get it.
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2014 Cadillac ELR Pricing
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: suede
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.16
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 181 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 135 · Electric Motor Torque: 295 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator Displacement: 1.4 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator HP: 83 · Electric Vehicle Extended Range Generator Number of Cylinders: 4 · Electric motor charging time: 5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 37
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: CUE · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating driver seat · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app function: engine start
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic