The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV will start at $ 62,990 (including $ 1,195 destination charge) and will have an EPA-estimated 312 mile range, Cadillac confirmed in a press release Monday.
These numbers apply to the base rear-wheel drive version, which will be available to order starting May 19. Delivery is expected to begin this fall, following the summer launch of the Lyric Debut Edition launch version. Create a slot for the version that was priced at $ 59,990 including destination, has already been filled.
Reservations for an all-wheel drive version will open simultaneously. This model will start at $ 64,990, but range estimates have not been released. Delivery is expected to begin in early 2023, with the range and full specification to be confirmed near the start of production. Note that Cadillac is currently only discussing EPA estimates, not official range ratings.
2023 Cadillac Lyric
The rear-wheel drive Lyriq has a 100-kwh battery pack and a single electric motor that delivers approximately 340 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. The all-wheel drive version adds a second motor that powers the front axle. The Cadillac promises at least 500 hp and a 3,500-pound towing capacity.
According to Cadillac, Level 2 AC charging can add up to a range of 19.2-kilowatts up to 52 miles per hour. A dual-power charge cord that can be used with 120-volt or 240-volt outlets is standard, but requires a home charging station from Cadillac Accessories to get a full 19.2kW charging rate. Cadillac is working with Qmerit on home-charger installation for customers.
Lyric is capable of charging DC fast up to 190 kW, which, according to Cadillac, can add up to 76 miles in about 10 minutes. Customers will receive a 1,500 credit for EVgo Fast Charging or Qmerit Home-Charger installation.
2023 Cadillac Lyric
Technical highlights include a 33-inch display screen like the Escalade, a 19-speaker AKG Studio audio system, next-generation active noise cancellation, and Google built-in features.
Once the orders are open, customers will have the option of Appulant Blue Metallic or Crystal White Tricot Paint in addition to the previously available Satin Steel Metallic and Stellar Black Metallic options.
The first production vehicles shut down in March at General Motors’ Spring Hill, Tennessee factory. Once home to Saturn, the factory manages production of Cadillac XT5 and XT6 and GMC Acadia. It has received a 2 billion investment to prepare for electric vehicles. GM and LG Energy Solutions are planning a nearly 3 2.3 billion joint-venture battery plant.