Cadillac unveils sleek electric convertible

Cadillac has not sold a convertible since the XLR was discontinued about fifteen years ago. Despite this observation, the iconic American brand remains closely associated with this type of body in the collective imagination. The manufacturer has chosen to revisit the past with an electric prototype of rare elegance.

Her name is Sollei — a contraction of Sol (for sun) and lei (for leisureor leisure in French) — and exists for the purpose of “exploring the possibilities of designing custom-made vehicles,” Cadillac specifies. An Art Deco work born to essentially polish the manufacturer’s brand image. In fact, this Sollei is largely inspired by the luxurious large electric sedan Celestiq, which suggests a platform sharing with the latter. Nothing has been specified on the technical side of the project.

The exercise impresses with its homogeneous proportions. The long, profiled front hood is suspended on a short front overhang, while the rear has a long, suspended section in opposition. An imposing flat surface overhangs it. Horizontal lines prevail, both in the lighting and in the very smooth appearance of the beltline.

The interior is embellished with various types of wood assembled by hand, without forgetting the technological aspect with the huge 55-inch screen fixed to the dashboard.

Cadillac has not commented on whether it will offer the Sollei, but it wouldn't be surprising if the model gets the green light for a small production run, if some potential buyers come forward.