Meet the 2026 Cadillac Celestiq—an 18-foot luxury electric car packing 655 horsepower. As Chinese EV brands take the world by storm, American automakers are scrambling to catch up after dragging their feet on battery power for decades, leaving them far behind. This sleek, powerful ride is Cadillac’s big bet to turn the tide.

But here’s the question: can the Celestiq help American EVs close the gap with Chinese competitors, or is it already too late?