The Lyriq is quick, quiet, and agile, with a plush but understated interior.
It comes with either rear- or all-wheel drive, producing 340 hp or 500 hp, respectively.
The EPA estimates the RWD version has a 314-mile driving range.
The AWD model we tested achieved an excellent 315 miles in our 70-mph highway range test.
Home-charging the 102-kilowatt-hour battery can be relatively quick if using a 100-amp circuit, thanks to the optional 19.2-kilowatt onboard charger.
A maximum acceptance rate of 190 kW at DC fast charging locations is also competitive.
The infotainment system has Google maps and voice assistant built in.
Some of the controls aren't very user-friendly, especially the seat-adjustment buttons that are located on the door.
The Super Cruise active driving assistance system is available with a subscription.
Cadillac's first electric-only model introduces the styling and technology expected to be used on future vehicles.
Although low and lean like a wagon, the Lyriq takes as much parking space as an XT6, sharing a similar length and width.
The initial Lyriq is a 340-horsepower, rear-drive model with a 100-kWh battery--a combination that the automaker estimates is good for at least 300 miles of range.
A performance-oriented, all-wheel-drive version will follow.
The Lyriq offers the latest version of the Super Cruise driver assistance system. Updates for 2025 include a slight horsepower increase for both RWD and AWD models as well as a standard OnStar package that includes eight years of "automatic crash response" among other connected services.
The passenger seat also gains two memory settings as standard.
A technology package with a hands-free liftgate and a rear camera mirror is available.
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