After months of teasing, Cadillac officially announced Lyric-v A 615-horsepower, high-performance electric SUV that will go on record as the “fastest” vehicle ever produced by the luxury automaker.
With that much horsepower, and 650 pound-feet of torque, Cadillac says the Lyric-V is able to jump from zero to 60mph in just 3.3 seconds – good. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwings Acceleration by tenths of a second. That may not sound like much, but when you consider that the CT5-V is a Blackwing Hailed as one of the most expertly engineered American cars ever built, And When you realize that the CT5-V Blackwing is likely the last of its kind, you begin to see the importance of the Lyriq-V’s performance specs.
Of course, there are some fine prints to consider. These acceleration times are measured on a closed course, using the Lyriq-V’s Velocity Max, which is also available on Cadillac’s upcoming EV lineup including Wistic, the opticAnd Escalade IQ. And it includes a metric called “initial vehicle movement,” which is when the vehicle starts moving at a green light instead of closing.
And yes, there are plenty of EVs that can hit 60mph in less than three seconds. But I don’t think Cadillac was out to break any records with the Lyric-V. It wanted to make a car that “fits perfectly” into people’s lives, as Cadillac boss John Roth puts it.
So, the Lyriq-V looks like a lot of work has been done to it Original Lyriq And made it more powerful. Its 102kWh battery will help propel the V-Series for an estimated range of 285 miles. It gets about 75 miles of range in about 10 minutes when plugged into a DC fast charger or about 19 miles per hour when sipping from a 240-volt Level 2 charger. And it will ship with a CCS port for charging, instead Tesla-backed NACS standard.
The Lyriq-V sits on 22-inch wheels with Brembo brake calipers. Handling is “comfortable, yet spirited” with 5-link independent suspension and constant damping control thanks to stiffer shock absorbers.
And now we come to the part where I inform you that, yes, the Lyriq-V features a “unique sound experience” that simulates the growl of an engine. Cadillac is The latest automaker To resort to errant exhaust noise piped through external speakers to comfort car buyers who are feeling a little hesitant about leaving the warm bosom of an internal combustion engine.
Another unique feature is a button on the steering wheel for V-Mode, “a suite of traction management features specifically designed to increase vehicle agility.” And like the original lyric – but Unlike GM’s other electric vehicles — The Lyriq-V will support phone mirroring via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The electric V-series has been in the works for some time now. Cadillac first introduced an electrified V concept in 2023 with the debut of three V-Series.R hybrid race cars in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship races.
This again First teased the fully electric Lyriq-V March 2004 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the V-Series’ debut at Sebring International Raceway in March 2024. That year saw the debut of the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V, signaling the automaker’s intent to compete with other performance luxury subbrands. like BMW M And Mercedes AMG.
Thanks to their fast, smooth acceleration and aerodynamic shapes, electric vehicles are a great fit in the performance segment. Indeed, BMW, Mercedes, and Audi all have performance-oriented EVs for sale — or at least plans to sell them. Cadillac will be the latest to add its own spin on plug-in power.
Priced at $79,990 (including destination charges), the 2026 Lyriq-V is expected to begin production at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee, factory in early 2025.
