Cadillac Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq at a glance

General Motors used the Lyriq to launch its new electric architecture. The battery sits flat under the floor, and LG Chem supplies the pouch cells. More Cadillac models are listed on our Cadillac brand page.

Generations and model history

Cadillac planned to show the Lyriq in April 2020, but the reveal moved to 6 August 2020 because of COVID-19. The production version was presented on 21 April 2021 and shown at the Shanghai Auto Show the same year. US orders opened in May 2022 and the first cars were delivered in the first week of July 2022 in New York, Los Angeles and Detroit. Chinese deliveries began in October 2022.

There has been no facelift, but the 2025 model year raised outputs: rear-wheel drive went from 254 kW (340 hp) to 272 kW (365 hp), all-wheel drive from about 373 kW (500 hp) to 384 kW (515 hp). Right-hand-drive cars went on sale in Australia and New Zealand in October 2024, and Japanese deliveries were planned from May 2025.

Motors, battery and performance

The European car has a top speed of 210 km/h. In the US, the 2024 Velocity package was a USD 1,200 (about EUR 1,100 in 2024) over-the-air upgrade that unlocked extra torque. The Lyriq-V adds lowered suspension with continuous damping control and reaches its peak output in "Velocity Max" mode. ADAC lists the Lyriq-V in Germany from 2025.

Charging and range

ADAC gives a gross capacity of 106.8 kWh and 102 kWh net. The European car charges at up to 22 kW AC (about 5.5 hours from empty) and 190 kW DC, reaching 80% in about 30 minutes. North American cars accept 19.2 kW on AC. WLTP range is 530 km for the AWD in Europe and Australia; the official WLTP consumption figure is 22.5 kWh/100 km, which reflects the car's mass.

Dimensions, space and boot

The 3,094 mm wheelbase gives a lot of rear legroom. A five-link suspension is used at both ends with frequency-dependent hydraulic dampers. Standard wheels are 20-inch with run-flat all-season tyres; 22-inch wheels are optional. At five metres the Lyriq can be a squeeze in older garages, so try our garage fit tool.

Running costs

With 22.5 kWh/100 km on the WLTP cycle, the Lyriq uses more energy than smaller premium electric SUVs, simply because of its size and weight. ADAC lists a four-year or 100,000 km vehicle warranty, four years for the paint, six years against rust perforation and eight years or 160,000 km for the high-voltage battery (70% state of health). In the US the EPA rated the first versions at 88-89 MPGe.

Trims and equipment

Europe gets two equipment lines, Luxury and Sport, both with all-wheel drive and the same 388 kW drivetrain, and both priced at EUR 83,000 in Germany (ADAC, from May 2024). The cabin is dominated by a curved display that runs across the dashboard. The Lyriq introduced a new version of GM's Super Cruise driver-assistance system, which allows hands-free driving on mapped roads in North America; its availability depends on the market.

Safety

We found no Euro NCAP rating for the Lyriq at the time of writing. In the United States, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the 2024 model "Good" in the small-overlap front, updated moderate-overlap front and updated side tests, and "Good" for vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention. The headlights were rated "Poor" and pedestrian crash prevention "Acceptable". Other ratings are collected on our safety page.

Reliability and known issues

The Lyriq is too new and too rare in Europe for breakdown statistics. In the US it became a volume model quickly: 9,154 sales in 2023, 28,402 in 2024 and 20,971 in 2025. According to Wikipedia it was the best-selling luxury midsize electric SUV in the US in 2024. In Germany it won the luxury category of the "Car of the Year 2025" awards. Because Cadillac sells through a direct online model in Europe with few physical service points, check the nearest service partner before buying.

Rivals

In Europe the Lyriq competes mainly with the BMW iX and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. It offers more space than most for the money and a long wheelbase, but it is heavier. Our comparison tool shows the figures side by side.