What Is the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
The Cadillac Lyriq is a luxury electric SUV that’s roughly the size of gas-powered SUVs like the Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Cadillac’s own XT6. It’s available with either a single motor on the rear axle, producing 365 horsepower and 325 pounds-feet of torque, or with front and rear motors providing all-wheel drive and a combined 515 hp and 450 pounds-feet. A 102-kilowatt-hour battery pack gives rear-wheel-drive Lyriqs an EPA-rated range of 326 miles per charge, while AWD versions are rated at 303 or 319 miles, depending on trim. Lyriq competitors include the Acura ZDX, Audi Q8 e-Tron, BMW iX, Mercedes-EQ EQE SUV and Volvo EX90.
What’s New on the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
Introduced for the 2023 model year, the Lyriq is largely unchanged for 2025. A standard OnStar package now provides eight years of automatic crash response and remote vehicle access, while uplevel trims get a standard hands-free power liftgate and rearview mirror camera that provides a clear view behind the vehicle even when the driver’s line of sight is obstructed by passengers or cargo.
How Much Range Does the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Have?
The Lyriq’s EPA-estimated range runs from 303-326 miles, depending on drivetrain and trim.
How Long Does It Take to Charge the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
Cadillac does not quote charge times, instead giving maximum range added per hour of charging. With a standard 11.5-kilowatt 240-volt Level 2 charger, the Lyriq adds about 30 miles of range per hour. An available 19.2-kW charger bumps that up to about 50 miles per hour of charging. On a DC fast charger, the Lyriq can go from an unspecified “low state of charge” to 80% in about 45 minutes.
What Features in the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- Fixed panoramic glass roof
- Power liftgate
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 33-inch combination digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charging
- Blind spot intervention
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- 360-degree camera system
- Automated parking
- Safety Alert Seat (vibrates the sides of or the entire driver’s seat bottom cushion to alert the driver to the direction of a potential hazard)
- Teen Driver (limits certain vehicle functions when a specific key fob is used to start the vehicle)
Available features include:
- Super Cruise hands-free highway driving
- Opening and closing panoramic glass roof
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Tri-zone climate control
- Ventilated, massaging front seats
- Heated second-row seats
- 19-speaker AKG Studio sound system
Should I Buy the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
Americans buy more Lyriqs than any other Cadillac except the Escalade, and for good reason. Electric motors lend themselves particularly well to luxury vehicles, with silent operation and substantial low-speed torque enhancing their stately environment and sense of power. The Lyriq’s cabin and seats are comfortable, market-leading tech is either standard or available, it has a reasonable range, and it’s priced competitively.
