--- title: "Hold Up, Cadillac Might Sell Gas-Powered Cars in 2030 After All" description: "Cadillac is backing off its initial timeline of having a purely electric lineup by 2030, according to recent comments from a brand exec." date: "2024-05-02" modified: "2024-05-02" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/hold-up-cadillac-might-sell-gas-powered-cars-after-2023-after-all" categories: - "Cadillac News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Cadillac" - "Electric Vehicle" - "Lyriq" --- # Hold Up, Cadillac Might Sell Gas-Powered Cars in 2030 After All ![]() *Cadillac* Cadillac's electric vehicle efforts are going surprisingly well. With the [Lyriq]() SUV selling better than expected, the [Escalade IQ ]()on the way, and the Rolls-Royce-rivaling Celestiq widening eyes, the American luxury brand seemed well-positioned to meet its goal of becoming a fully electric brand by 2030. Unless it decides it doesn't want to anymore, because now Cadillac is walking back its full-EV by the decade's end goal. "We will be offering an all-electric portfolio by the end of the decade, and we will let the customer be our guide," said Cadillac vice president John Roth, according to *[Automotive News]()*. So there will be an all-electric line of cars from Cadillac but, if customers still want piston power, there will be gas cars, too. That's quite a different tune than what Cadillac was singing a few years ago. Back in 2021, then-vice president of global Cadillac [Rory Harvey said]() the brand was going all-electric after 2030. "We will be leaving this decade as an EV brand, as things stand today, which means that we will not be selling ICE vehicles by 2030." ![]() *James Gilboy* To be fair, that sort of EV uncertainty isn't unique to Cadillac. [Mercedes also backed off]() its 2030 deadline for a hard EV switch and [BMW has also said ]()that it wants to continue selling gas cars into the next decade. Roth claims that market and customer readiness are what's guiding the brand's future. "This idea of having the luxury of choice in our portfolio is a competitive strength," he said. Many customers seem to be choosing EVs, though. The [Cadillac Lyriq is selling surprisingly well](), given how new it is to the market and the expensive segment it competes in. Not only were its Q1 2024 sales massively improved over Q4 2023, but it also outsold every rival EV from BMW, Mercedes, and Audi so far this year. While I would rather see Cadillac pick a damn lane, especially since the Lyriq is proving it can be a successful EV brand, I won't argue with more gas-powered cars if they're niche vehicles. For instance, if the majority of Cadillac's lineup is made up of EVs but it still sells cars like the CT5-V Blackwing, you won't hear any more complaints from me. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()