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The first electric car in Cadillac's high-performance V-series, the 2026 Lyriq-V makes a strong case that electricity is the ideal power for high-performance and luxury vehicles. Forget for a moment, the convenience of having a genie from the electric company fill your battery nightly as you sleep ― it's really an app, but I'm a romantic. Forget that your Gucci purse will never again suffer smudges from hands soiled by oil or gasoline. Forget the bugaboo of EV battery range. At full throttle, a Bugatti famously burns through a tank of gas in less than 15 minutes. You think EV owners have range anxiety? That's range anxiety. The Lyriq-V can cover 285 on a charge. Electricity wins because EVs seamlessly blend thrilling performance and smooth, quiet power delivery. The Lyriq-V morphs from elegant and understated to a track-ready beast at the push of a button. In dealerships now, it's also the fastest V-series ever, reaching 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. 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Cooling could have been better during a run of hot humid days. Passenger-side air flow was satisfactory. Headliner-mounted speakers contribute to outstanding audio quality, but their locations prevent the ceiling mounted grab handles many SUVs offer. I frequently prop my elbow on the door and hold them on long drives. Why buy a 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V? The Lyriq-V delivers exceptional power, handling, style and technology in a comfortable and accommodating package. With a base price just under $80,000, the Lyriq-V undercuts German rivals by tens of thousands of dollars. Despite that, the Lyriq-V's looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road. It's not just the quickest, but one of the best entries in V-series history. 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V at a glance All-wheel drive midsize electric luxury-performance SUV Seats five Base price: $78,595 All prices exclude destination charges. On sale now Model tested: Lyriq-V Premium Price as tested: $86,615 Power: Two electric motors, one on each axle Output: 615 hp; 650 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Single-speed direct drive 0-60 mph: 3.3 seconds Battery: 102 kWh lithium-ion NCMA EPA estimated range on a charge: 285 miles Charging time: 240 volts ― 19 to 44 miles of range per hour, depending on charger; DC fast charging 75 miles in 10 minutes or 'from a low state of charge to 80% in about 41 minutes.' 314 miles FWD; 288 miles AWD; 236 miles FWD 57.7 kWh battery Maximum charging rate: 190 kW DC; 19.2 kW 240v Wheelbase: 121.8 inches Length: 197 inches Width: 86.9 inches with mirrors Height: 64.1 inches Passenger volume: 105.1 cubic feet Cargo volume: 28 cubic feet behind rear seat, 60.8 behind front seat Curb weight: 5,980 pounds Assembled in Spring Hill, Tennessee Contact Mark Phelan: mmphelan@ Follow him on Twitter @mark_phelan. Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber.
