Cadillac Lyriq 2026

Starting price: $59,200

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Cadillac Lyriq 2026 fits the role of a RWD electric SUV with a family-first ownership profile for daily driving, road trips and home charging. The range story is the difference between 326 mi official, about 273 mi in mixed use and about 213 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 10 h 5 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 36 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 28-60.8 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official EPA range
326 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
273 mi
Cold highway estimate
213 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-53 mi / -16%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 10 h 5 min
Fast charging
10-80% 36 min (est.)
10-80% range added
192 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
28-60.8 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Payload, Roof load
City - Mild Weather330 miles
City - Cold Weather232 miles
Highway - Mild Weather259 miles
Highway - Cold Weather213 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

Have questions about Real Range?
Nominal Capacity107 kWh
Usable Capacity102 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNCMA

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power11.5 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)10 h 5 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power (max)190 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)118 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)36 min
Charge Speed (mild)220 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)170 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYes
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~10h 5m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW82h 50m2 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW61h3 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW15h 5m12 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW12h 5m15 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11.5 kW10h 5m19 mi/h

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~36 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 25m92 mi/h
DC 150 kWCCS connector118 kW avg.36 min216 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWCCS connector118 kW avg.36 min216 mi/hVehicle-limited above 250 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

AccelerationNo Data
Top Speed118 mph
Total Power365 hp
Total Torque325 lb-ft
EPA Consumption36.8 kWh/100 mi
DriveRWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedYes
Max. Output Power9.6 kW
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)272.8 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)37.2 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range326 mi
MPGe City100 MPGe
MPGe Highway83 MPGe
MPGe Combined92 MPGe
Energy Use36.8 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:No Data
Have questions about Safety?
Length196.7 in
Width77.8 in
Width with Mirrors86.9 in
Height64.3 in
Wheelbase122 in
Weight5606 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. PayloadNo Data
Cargo Volume28 ft³
Cargo Volume Max60.8 ft³
Cargo Volume FrunkNo
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo Data
Towing Weight Braked3500 lbs
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$59,200
Seats5
LATCHLATCH
Turning Circle39.6 ft
PlatformGM BEV3 (Ultium)
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.