# 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.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: SUV
- Seats: 5
- Names and versions: Sold as Lyriq and the higher-performance Lyriq-V
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/cadillac/lyriq
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Cadillac Lyriq worth considering?

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.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 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. | Market or version specific | https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/49631.shtml |
| Battery | 102 kWh | Battery rated energy for the 2026 Lyriq, NCMA cathode, as stated in Cadillac's US press specifications. | Published reference | https://pressroom.cadillac.com/gmbx/us/en/cadillac/pressroom/vehicles.detail.html/content/Pages/vehicle/us/en/cadillac/lyriq/2026.html |
| Rapid charging | 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. | Market or version specific | https://www.cadillac.com/electric/lyriq |
| Efficiency | From 37 kWh/100 mi | EPA combined, 2026 US models: 37 kWh/100 mi RWD, 38–40 AWD, 42 Lyriq-V. | Market or version specific | https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/49631.shtml |

## Independent tests

Summary: 2 of 3 comparable claims hold up; 6 tests from 3 testers; safety 5 stars, NHTSA 2025.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmunds (2026-09) | Range | 319 mi | 307 mi EPA | 104% | Beats the claim | 2024 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 | https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html |
| Edmunds (2026-09) | Range | 320 mi | 285 mi EPA | 112% | Beats the claim | 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V, AWD; Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, climate on auto at 72 °F, 76 °F ambient, US | https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html |
| Car and Driver (2026) | Range | 260 mi | 285 mi EPA | 91% | Close | 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Premium, AWD, 22-inch Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres; 75 mph constant highway, US | https://www.caranddriver.com/cadillac/lyriq |
| Car and Driver (2026) | Rapid charging | 57 min 10–80% |  |  |  | 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Premium, AWD; DC fast charging 10–90% (not 10–80%), average 103 kW | https://www.caranddriver.com/cadillac/lyriq |
| NHTSA (2025) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | 2025 Cadillac Lyriq SUV AWD and RWD (US); US NCAP: frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars | https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatings/VehicleId/20432 |
| NHTSA (2026-10) | Recalls | 12 campaigns |  |  |  | Cadillac Lyriq, US market; Model years 2023–2026: 22V710, 23V367, 23V682, 23V785, 24V320, 24V589, 25V193, 25V232, 25V356, 25V483, 26V082, 26V114 | https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=CADILLAC&model=LYRIQ&modelYear=2024 |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Cadillac Lyriq", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/cadillac/lyriq