Cadillac

Tech RWD

Luxury RWD

Luxury AWD

Sport AWD

V-Series

Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq is GM's flagship attempt to reclaim luxury EV territory, slotting against the BMW iX and Genesis GV70 Electric with a starting price of $58,590. Built on the Ultium platform, it leads with a genuinely striking interior headlined by a 33-inch curved display that reviewers consistently call one of the best cabins in its price class. Performance ranges from competent single-motor commuter to the 615-hp V-Series that hits 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, giving the lineup unusual breadth. Range and charging infrastructure remain the most cited reservations.

33-inch curved OLED-style display and interior material quality regularly praised by reviewers as benchmark-level for the under-$70K segment

Dual-motor AWD trims produce 500 hp and a 4.6-second 0–60, with the V-Series reaching 60 mph in 3.3 seconds for buyers who want performance

314-mile EPA range on RWD trims is competitive against similarly priced rivals and covers real-world highway driving without significant anxiety

Ride quality on RWD models earns consistent praise from Edmunds and MotorTrend for a smooth, traditionally Cadillac-like character

Standard Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance on most trims is considered more capable than many rival systems in its class

DC fast-charging is capped at 190 kW, lagging behind rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 that can accept up to 350 kW, meaning longer stops on road trips

V-Series pricing at $79,990 pushes into Tesla Model X and BMW iX M60 territory where those rivals offer more established performance credentials

Rear cargo space of approximately 28 cubic feet has been flagged by Car and Driver as tight relative to the vehicle's exterior footprint

Early software reliability issues, including screen freezes and over-the-air update inconsistencies, have appeared in owner reports and long-term reviews

Luxury 1 AWD

Luxury 2 AWD

Sport 1 AWD

Optiq

The Cadillac Optiq slots into the competitive luxury compact SUV segment as the smallest and most accessible entry in Cadillac's growing EV lineup, sitting below the Lyriq in size and price. Starting at $54,390, it targets buyers who want a premium badge and a claimed 302 miles of EPA range without committing to a larger vehicle. Reviewers note that its interior quality and technology presentation punch above the entry price, though the Optiq largely borrows its underpinnings from the GM Ultium platform in a form that feels more pragmatic than aspirational.

302-mile EPA range across all trims is competitive for the luxury compact crossover class, outpacing rivals like the BMW iX1 and Mercedes EQB

Dual-motor AWD is standard on every trim, meaning no buyer sacrifices traction capability for a lower price

Interior material quality and the curved 33-inch LED display setup draw consistent praise from reviewers as genuinely upscale rather than merely adequate

Relatively composed ride quality noted by Car and Driver, with suspension tuning that suits the luxury positioning

NACS port compatibility and access to Tesla Supercharger network meaningfully expands charging convenience over earlier GM EVs

0-60 in 5.9 seconds is modest for a 300-hp dual-motor EV in this price range, trailing quicker rivals such as the Volvo EX40 and Hyundai Ioniq 5

Starting price of $54,390 for the base Luxury 1 trim places it in a crowded band where buyers can also consider the larger Cadillac Lyriq with occasional incentives

Cargo volume is constrained by the compact footprint, a practical limitation reviewers flag for buyers cross-shopping three-row or midsize alternatives

GM's in-house infotainment, while visually impressive, has drawn criticism in related Ultium vehicles for occasional lag and a steep learning curve on menu structure

	Cadillac Lyriq	Cadillac Optiq
Body type	SUV	compact crossover
Trims	5	3
Starting price	$58,590	$54,390
Max EPA range	314 mi	302 mi
Max power	615 hp	300 hp
Quickest 0–60	3.3 s	5.9 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD
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Cadillac Lyriq vs. Cadillac Optiq