Buick's new electric concept car combats road rage with aromatherapy and massaging seats

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.Buick

• Buick revealed an electric concept car with some wild features — meet the Wildcat.
• The car can sense an elevated heart rate and calm down its driver.

Buick, General Motors' century-old brand, said Wednesday that it plans to only sell electric vehicles by the end of the decade.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

It unveiled a sleek electric concept car to illustrate the new direction.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

The Wildcat doesn't just preview what future Buicks could look like, it also showcases some experimental features that could make their way into the brand's electric models.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

The two-door EV debuts Buick's new logo.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

The coupe has a low, wide stance and four seats.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

Part of its roof opens up to make getting in and out a bit easier.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

The Wildcat has big, bold, checkmark-shaped taillights...

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

... that mirror a similar design up front.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

The entire vehicle has exaggerated, aggressive looks.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

Its turbine wheels take inspiration from the Jet-Age cars of the 1950s and 1960s.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

In place of regular side-view mirrors, the Wildcat concept has cameras and small screens.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

The interior gives off spaceship vibes, but has some elements that could end up in actual production Buicks — like a giant, curved screen.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

Other parts of the Wildcat are hard to imagine in a real car. For example: it's designed to detect a driver's mood and react.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

Say a fellow motorist just cut you off or won't stop honking. If the Wildcat senses an elevated heart rate, it will dim the lights, switch on massaging seats, and deploy its integrated aromatherapy functions.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

Buick's future electric models will be sold under a new Electra brand, the company said on Wednesday.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick

Its first electric model in North America is set to go on sale in 2024.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.      Buick