2025 Cadillac LYRIQ Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
60
out of 100
B-
#105 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability41
25% of overall
Efficiency70
25% of overall
Economics64
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability41/100

NHTSA recall rate3.3 campaigns/yr 22

10 recall campaigns across 3 model years on record.

Documented owner issues0 major / 1 watch / 1 minor 76

Weighted from our hand-curated known-issues database for this model.

Battery degradation2.0% / yr 40

Segment default (2.0%/yr) — no measured curve yet.

Efficiency70/100

EPA efficiency3.00 mi/kWh 60

Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range326 mi 94

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed68 mi / 10 min 66

Peak 190 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics64/100

Energy cost per mile7.7¢/mi 60

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,839/yr 100

Against the Cadillac Escalade (17 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$269/yr 32

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$16.00 / 100 mi 60

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
7.7¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$928
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,839/yr
Fast-charge speed
68 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$269
NHTSA recall campaigns
10

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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