ElectricSUVLuxury SUV
Cadillac Lyriq
Cadillac's mid-size electric luxury SUV, built around a 102 kWh battery with rear- or all-wheel drive and a high-performance Lyriq-V version.
Names and versions: Sold as Lyriq and the higher-performance Lyriq-V.
Official range
285–326 milesEPA
Rapid charging, as claimed
Official range
285–326 milesEPA
Market or version specificBattery
102 kWh
Published referenceRapid charging
up to190 kW
Market or version specificEfficiency
from37 kWh/100 mi
Market or version specificIs the Cadillac Lyriq worth considering?
Our view. On Edmunds' mixed route both a 2024 Lyriq and a 2026 Lyriq-V beat their EPA ranges, but Car and Driver's 75 mph motorway test gave the Lyriq-V 260 miles against 285 EPA. Rapid charging is slow for a battery this size at about 40 minutes for 10–80%, and early cars have a long recall list worth checking.
What independent tests found
- Claims checked
- 2 of 3 hold up
- Safety
- 5 stars, NHTSA 2025
- Evidence
- 6 tests from 3 testers
Range
- Edmunds Edmunds EV Range Test, 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, September 2026
319 mi vs 307 mi EPA
Beats the claim · 104% Published reference2024 Cadillac Lyriq (drivetrain not stated; EPA 307 miles as listed by Edmunds). Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, climate on auto at 72 °F, 68 °F ambient, US. 3.8% above the EPA figure, at 31.1 kWh/100 mi against the EPA's 37; date is when Edmunds' results table was last updated, not the test date.
- Edmunds Edmunds EV Range Test, 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V, September 2026
320 mi vs 285 mi EPA
Beats the claim · 112% Published reference2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V, AWD. Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, climate on auto at 72 °F, 76 °F ambient, US. 12.2% above EPA at 38.3 kWh/100 mi; a low-speed mixed route flatters range compared with motorway driving.
- Car and Driver Car and Driver 75 mph highway range test, 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
260 mi vs 285 mi EPA
Close · 91% Published reference2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Premium, AWD, 22-inch Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres. 75 mph constant highway, US. About 9% short of EPA at a steady 75 mph; Car and Driver's page does not give the test date.
Rapid charging
- Car and Driver Car and Driver DC fast-charge test, 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
57 min 10–80%
Local check needed2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Premium, AWD. DC fast charging 10–90% (not 10–80%), average 103 kW. Measured 57 minutes for 10–90%, a different window from Cadillac's 40-minute 10–80% claim, so no official figure is paired.
Safety rating
- NHTSA NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2025 Cadillac Lyriq
5 stars
Published reference2025 Cadillac Lyriq SUV AWD and RWD (US). US NCAP: frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars. Five stars overall for both drivetrains; no 2026 rating was listed. IIHS rates the 2026 Lyriq Good in all three crash tests but Poor for headlights.
Recalls
- NHTSA NHTSA recall database, Cadillac Lyriq, October 2026
12 campaigns
Published referenceCadillac Lyriq, US market. Model years 2023–2026: 22V710, 23V367, 23V682, 23V785, 24V320, 24V589, 25V193, 25V232, 25V356, 25V483, 26V082, 26V114. Most campaigns cover 2023–2024 cars, including high-voltage battery connections (23V367), unexpected ABS activation on AWD cars (24V589) and battery mounting bolts on 2025 cars (25V483); one 2026 record is an owner's manual correction.
Measured figures are compared only with an official figure in the same unit and test basis; the bar’s tick marks 100% of the claim. Winter results are shown, not judged. How the evidence check works.
How far can it go?
The published reference is 285–326 miles. EPA, 2026 and 2027 US models on fueleconomy.gov: 326 miles RWD, 303–319 miles AWD depending on onboard charger, 285 miles Lyriq-V. Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle.
Against other electric cars in the file, on a 0–1000 km scale
- Cadillac Lyriq 285–326 miles
- Audi Q4 e-tron 375–563 km
- Audi Q6 e-tron 598–641 km
- BMW i4 386–600 km
- BMW iX1 434–516 km
- BYD Atto 2 312–430 km
- BYD Atto 3 Up to 420 km
- BYD Dolphin Surf 220–322 km
- BYD Seal 460–570 km
- BYD Sealion 7 456–502 km
- Chevrolet Equinox EV 288–319 miles
- Citroën ë-C3 Up to 202 miles
- Ford Mustang Mach-E 240–320 miles
- Hyundai Inster 327–370 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Up to 570 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 521–680 km
- Hyundai Kona Electric 380–510 km
- Kia EV3 Up to 605 km
- Kia EV5 505–530 km
- Kia EV6 Up to 582 km
- Kia EV9 Up to 563 km
- Leapmotor C10 420–510 km
- Lucid Air 372–512 miles
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Up to 792 km
- MG MG4 EV Up to 545 km
- Nissan Leaf 451–623 km
- Peugeot E-3008 Up to 435 miles
- Polestar 2 568–659 km
- Polestar 4 590–620 km
- Renault 5 E-Tech Up to 430 km
- Renault Scenic E-Tech Up to 642 km
- Rivian R1S 258–410 miles
- Škoda Elroq 408–577 km
- Škoda Enyaq 428–584 km
- Tesla Model 3 Up to 750 km
- Tesla Model Y Up to 622 km
- Toyota bZ4X 444–569 km
- Volkswagen ID.3 Up to 630 km
- Volkswagen ID.4 Up to 574 km
- Volkswagen ID.7 Up to 709 km
- Volvo EX30 337–475 km
- Xiaomi SU7 720–902 km
Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.
How quickly does it charge?
The highest published DC figure is Up to 190 kW. 190 kW DC on Cadillac's 2027 US site; Cadillac's 2026 press specifications claim 10–80% in about 40 minutes and up to 86 miles in about 10 minutes for the RWD.. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.
Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.
What to check before buying
- Who is it for?
- Buyers who want a quiet, roomy luxury SUV for long distances and can charge at home, more than those who rapid-charge often.
- What needs checking?
- NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for 2023–2026 models, including battery connections, ABS activation, seat belt anchors and a blank driver display; check which apply to the car you are offered. 2027 cars have a NACS charging port.
- What is the evidence?
- EPA figures from fueleconomy.gov, Cadillac's own specifications, two Edmunds range tests, a Car and Driver highway range and charging test, NHTSA crash ratings and the NHTSA recall database. No Euro NCAP or NAF test was found.
Evidence record
4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.
| Figure | Value | Condition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 285–326 miles | Market or version specific EPA, 2026 and 2027 US models on fueleconomy.gov: 326 miles RWD, 303–319 miles AWD depending on onboard charger, 285 miles Lyriq-V. | fueleconomy.gov (EPA) Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Battery | 102 kWh | Published reference Battery rated energy for the 2026 Lyriq, NCMA cathode, as stated in Cadillac's US press specifications. | Cadillac Pressroom, 2026 Lyriq specifications Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Rapid charging | Up to 190 kW | Market or version specific 190 kW DC on Cadillac's 2027 US site; Cadillac's 2026 press specifications claim 10–80% in about 40 minutes and up to 86 miles in about 10 minutes for the RWD. | Official manufacturer site (US) Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Efficiency | From 37 kWh/100 mi | Market or version specific EPA combined, 2026 US models: 37 kWh/100 mi RWD, 38–40 AWD, 42 Lyriq-V. | fueleconomy.gov (EPA) Checked 18 October 2026 |