That’s sufficient for an EPA range estimate of 285 miles (459 km), which is less than the regular all-wheel drive Lyriq, but the range hit is probably down to the Lyriq-V’s 22-inch wheels. (When fitted to the regular Lyriq, the larger wheels also sap some of that car’s 307-mile EPA range.)
There are some other new additions to the Lyriq-V to go with that increased output, like V-mode, which delivers a 0–60 mph time of 3.3 seconds when you engage launch control. There’s also Competitive mode, which Cadillac says “enables a suite of traction management features specifically engineered to increase vehicle agility.”
To go with this improved canyon-carving ability, the new front seats have more side bolstering, and there’s a sporty new soundtrack, with powertrain sounds that were inspired by Cadillac’s V-Series.R sports prototoype, which make use of the 23-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system. There are also bigger front brakes from Brembo and some unique styling parts like the front fascia and side rockers.
Oh, and did we mention it still features Apple CarPlay, unlike GM’s slightly more recent (but still Ultium-based) EVs?
Production of the Lyriq-V begins in the coming weeks at GM’s Spring Hill factory in Tennessee, with a starting price of $79,990 (including destination charge).
