2014 Cadillac ELR: Luxury Electrons, Luxury Pricing

I never had to use the backup gasoline generator that adds an extra 450 kilometres of range to its 65 kilometres of electric driving.

Inside the car it's a much more complete effort than the four-door Volt.

Much digital ink has been spilled lauding the 2014 Cadillac ELR's styling,

Handling and ride edge towards the comfort end of the spectrum.

The 2014 Cadillac ELR offers four different driving modes - Tour, Sport, Mountain, and Hold.

How much are you willing to pay for an electric car?

For just under $80,000, there are so many other options pulling at the heart strings of luxury shoppers.

There's a pair of 'seats' at the rear of the ELR, but let's be clear about one thing: this is a two-passenger personal luxury car, not a four-person commuter.

This is a fine vehicle, with a usable electric drivetrain and realistic real-world range.

Is the ELR a case of a good car being overshadowed by a seemingly-stratospheric asking price?

There's also a set of 'braking paddles' attached to the car's steering column.

It's best to save the back for packages and bags.