Model year guide

2015 Cadillac ELR

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Cadillac ELR is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2015 Cadillac ELR — representative photo
Representative photo

2015 Cadillac ELR at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined33 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Cadillac ELR recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2015 Cadillac ELR.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Cadillac ELR MPG & running costs

Combined33 mpg
City31 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,500
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Electric range340 mi
Charge time (240V)5 hours
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume83 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Cadillac ELR costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,500
Fuel only$12,500
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
185.8 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Curb weight
4,070 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
62.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2015 Cadillac ELR. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Cadillac ELR

The Cadillac ELR is a two-door, four-passenger luxury plug-in hybrid compact coupé manufactured and marketed by Cadillac for model years (MY) 2014 and 2016 – with a hiatus for MY 2015. Using a retuned version of the Chevrolet Volt's Voltec EREV drivetrain, the ELR's lithium-ion battery pack delivered an all-electric range of 37–39 miles (60–63 km) and a top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h).

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2015 Cadillac ELR vehicles on record

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Other Cadillac ELR model years

2016 2014 2013

2015 Cadillac ELR — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Cadillac ELR have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac ELR. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Cadillac ELR get?

The 2015 Cadillac ELR has a U.S. EPA estimate of 33 mpg combined (31 city / 35 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.