Cadillac Lyriq

Cadillac

Lyriq

Models

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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.

Strengths

  • 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

Considerations

  • 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