# Lethal Luxury Coupes The Cadillac ELR Brings a Concept Car to Life By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-08-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-elr References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/cadillac-converj-elr-extended-range-ev/19559/) & [cadillac](http://www.cadillac.com/flash.html) The recently announced Cadillac ELR will be playing the starring role of every auto enthusiast and car show fan's fantasy -- a concept car headed for production. The Cadillac ELR is based on the Cadillac Converj, a [luxury coupe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century) that first hit in the scene in 2009 and drew attention for its [extended range EV technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1). The new Cadillac ELR will feature a four-cylinder engine generator, an electric drive unit, and a T-shaped lithium ion battery. The vehicle will be powered by electricity, so when the battery gets low, it turns on a gas powered generator that allows it to travel for a few more miles (also known as "extended range" mode). As a car fan, it's always exciting to see a [concept car make it to production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model). The Cadillac ELR is in development now and should release its first version to the public sometime in 2012. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Concept Cars to Production:** Opportunity to bring innovative concept cars to the market and cater to car enthusiasts. - **Extended Range EV Technology:** Potential for disrupting the electric vehicle industry by offering vehicles with longer range and extended battery life. - **Luxury Electric Vehicles:** Disruptive potential in the luxury car market by introducing high-end electric vehicles with sophisticated features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity to revolutionize the automotive industry by introducing advanced electric vehicle technologies. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Potential to disrupt the electric vehicle manufacturing industry by offering luxury electric vehicles with extended range capabilities. - **Concept Car Design:** Opportunity to disrupt the concept car design industry by bringing innovative concept car designs into production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revamped Sleek Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyriq.md) - [Electric Off-Road Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity.md) - [Special Edition Electric Suvs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-lyriq.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-lyriqv.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-escalade-iq.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Sleek American EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-star-concept-vehicle.md)