Cadillac has announced that it would be adding an available Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan.

The new PHEV system is expected to more than double the fuel economy of the conventional powertrain offerings.

However, there are no current plans to introduce the CT6 PHEV in the Middle East.

“The launch of the CT6 Plug-in Hybrid is a testament to Cadillac’s commitment to be a key global player in the fast-growing sustainable transportation industry,” said Felix Weller, Cadillac Middle East director of Sales and Marketing.

“Many of the CT6 PHEV’s efficiency optimizing technologies have made it into our next generation family of powertrains which will debut in the Middle East on the CT6 next year.”

The CT6 PHEV takes advantage of the car’s advanced lightweight structure to create a unique formula for the prestige sedan.

The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid system is designed to provide all-electric driving for most daily commutes, while maximizing fuel efficiency by providing blended power from the engine and battery at higher speeds and higher loads, even when energy is stored in the battery.