I guess not, since it's pug-in. Is it more similar to the Volt? I wish somebody would clear this up.
CT6 = Cadillac Touring Car model 2016. The hybrid version should be lighter than, and quicker to 60 mph than a Tesla Model 60 and WAY larger inside.
Volt 1 was launched with 35 miles. Doesn't seem 'so' different for a first outing of the car, given its size.
It's more range than a bunch of the European plug-ins. And it'll have 30 miles of range for the same reason as the Pacifica: it's a large, heavy car.
I'm pretty sure the "6" stands for the size not the year. Bigger than a "5" (CTS?) and a "3" (ATS). It is spacious inside. I checked out a standard CT6 and was surprised to find how much more space it had than the XT5. Also how much nicer the interior was.
Yes, rear wheel drive. It also has three planetary gear sets instead of the two in the Gen 2 Volt (and one in the Gen 1 Volt). Another interesting difference is that (IIRC) MG-A is an induction motor-generator, rather than a permanent magnet motor-generator. There are some SAE papers on it.
Yep. The basic design of how things are hooked up to the planetary gears is a straightforward extension of the design used in the Volt and Malibu but things are repackaged because of the RWD design and probably to be drop-in compatible with GM's conventional automatic transmission the way the Malibu/Volt transaxle is with GM's typical 6-speed auto transaxle.
Don't forget there's a WIDE variety of "Model S" number to compare with, from sub-3 second times, to barely sub-6.
Every one gets to spend their money the way they want to, but I couldn't disagree more. I don't need towing, and if it doesn't have a plug I'm not interested in the first place. So scratch the monster Escalade. On balance I think the CT6 likely offers more than the Model S. I like the hatch on the Model S but the back seat in the CT6 is way more comfortable for adults. The interior in the CT6 is also much better. On the tech side, some people would like autopilot but for me it has so many issues that overall I'd prefer ACC (that might change with time) and the CT6 has things like infrared. Then we get to the big one -- convenience on long trips. Frankly neither one of these cars is an ideal around car vehicle. Just too large. For long trips, which is what these large sedans are ideal for, having to stop for charge is a huge PITA that I'm unwilling to put up with. Too limiting, not to mention that there aren't chargers in a lot of places I'd go. The range isn't that much of a deal for me. Mostly I'm under 30 miles or over a 100, so the difference between 30, 40, and 50 miles of range for me is minimal. More is always better but not significant.
I agree the CT6 size is wonderful, and not having to sit at a charger for long trips is a nice plus. But my daily commute is now 65 miles per day, so going from a volt to a CT6 is a step forwards in comfort, and a step backwards in EV range and overall mileage. My kids really miss having the "barely 20 mpg on a good day with a tailwind" Deville.
Too bad you don't have a charger at work. That is a long commute. Hope it's not killer traffic.
Not killer traffic at all. The first interstate has very little traffic and could be driven while half asleep. Then a switch to another interstate that has lots of trucks, so you do have to pay attention to sudden lane changes caused by onramp/offramp traffic. But it moves along at a steady pace and the only delays are caused by construction or a weather related accident. We definitely don't have the congestion issues of California. In fact, we call our traffic rush minute. If you are driving at 8am or 5pm, you might have to wait through one set of lights, then the traffic scatters enough that the rest of the commute is smooth sailing.
