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Cadillac LYRIQ

Best-feeling cabin in any American EV. Genuinely smooth, genuinely quiet.

Cadillac LYRIQ© Mr.choppers · CC BY-SA 3.0
Starting price (MSRP)
$58,000
EPA range
312 mi
Body style
SUV / crossover
Budget tier
$55,000 – $80,000
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Who it's for

American luxury buyers who want the best-feeling cabin in the GM Ultium lineup. Cross-shopping audience is BMW iX, Genesis Electrified GV70, and Tesla Model Y.

What works

  • · Best interior in American EVs — materials, quietness, and design genuinely impress
  • · GM dealer network for service is widespread vs. boutique EV brands
  • · GM Ultium platform is now mature — software issues from launch are addressed
  • · Cadillac's bold styling separates it visually from generic luxury SUVs

What doesn't

  • · Real-world range is decent (312 EPA) but heavy use loses meaningful percentage
  • · DC fast charging is okay but not class-leading
  • · The infotainment is good but doesn't match Tesla's polish or BMW's iDrive maturity
  • · Some cabin tech features that worked at launch broke later via updates

Context

GM's luxury EV play, and the model that finally made Cadillac credible in the modern EV era. The 2024 launch had real software issues; the 2026 model year has resolved most of them via OTAs and updates. Direct competitor to the Mercedes EQE SUV and BMW iX. The Premium Luxury trim is the sweet spot.

Owner reviews

No owner reviews yet. If you own a Cadillac LYRIQ, we'd love to publish your honest take — email spencerdstone@gmail.com.

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