With 615 horsepower, the Cadillac Lyriq-V is the quickest Caddie to date. Cadillac’s first V-Series EV will outsprint a CT5-V Blackwing, and it can be yours for under $80,000.
We knew it was coming soon. Cadillac teased the Lyriq-V for the first time in late October, giving a sneak peek at its first electric V-Series vehicle.
Cadillac’s functional logo is known for its iconic sports cars like the CT5-V Blackwing, but the new electric vehicle takes the “V-Series sub-logo to new heights,” boasted John Roth, vice president. president of Cadillac Global.
Cadillac officially introduced the 2026 Lyriq-V on Thursday, revealing additional specs, prices, and more. With an estimated 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque and a standard dual motor AWD powertrain, the EV is expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, making it the quickest Cadillac to date.
At that speed, it would outrun the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with a 0 to 60 mph sprint time in 3.4 seconds. Although the CT-5 packs slightly more horsepower (668 hp), the Lyriq-V’s EV powertrain unlocks more powerful, instant acceleration.
The extra force is made imaginable thanks to another Velocity Max feature, which “unlocks all the functional capabilities of the vehicle” with a burst of force and acceleration.
The style of the series V differs from the classic Lyriq with a lower center of gravity and traditional front and rear bumpers. It also has badges of series V on the rear doors and the rear gate, a V -shaped mesh on the lower grill and 22 -inch wheels with engraving on the side.
Inside, the functional electric vehicle borrows features from the Lyriq, such as a constant panoramic glass roof, a 23-speaker AKG audio system, and a huge 33-inch LED demo screen.
Cadillac distinguishes the V-Series from the classic Lyriq by adding the V-Series logo, a V-mode button, and a gaming steering wheel with handles. Other exclusive features include a personalized infotainment experience with a “V-Series character,” an iconic V-Series illuminated sill plate, and V-shaped accents on the seat backs.
A 102 kWh battery offers a diversity of up to 285 miles. The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V starts at $79,990, adding up destination fares.
In comparison, the Tesla Model Y Performance starts at $51,490 and has an EPA-estimated range of up to 277 miles. It also includes AWD and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Cadillac’s new functional electric vehicle will be sold in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Additional markets will be announced closer to launch. GM will begin production of the new Lyriq-V at its Spring Hill, Tennessee, production facility in early 2025.
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Peter Johnson covers the automotive industry’s step-by-step transformation to electric vehicles. He is an experienced investor, monetary and electric vehicle enthusiast. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles, basically Tesla, is a vital explanation for why he pursued a career in investing. If he doesn’t tell you about his latest discoveries in the 10K, you can find him enjoying the outdoors or exercising.