The introduction of the Cadillac Lyrics in 2020 heralded the American luxury automaker’s race towards electrification spurred by parent group GM’s new BEV3 platform, set to be shared with brands Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and commercial vehicle maker BrightDrop. Utilizing the group’s Ultium battery and motor combination, Cadillac and its sister brands will be taking advantage of excellent range, efficient powertrains and environmentally conscious chemistries, with a reduced need for cobalt and 90% less wiring required.  
 

Cadillac’s push towards EVs will bring the brand back to its storied history as the “standard of the world” with its first models being a midsized crossover to compete with the likes of the Tesla Model X and the ultra-premium Celestiq, bringing Cadillac toe-to-toe with Rolls Royce and Bentley. Learn more about Cadillacs EVs and what they bring to the luxury EV space below.

Introduced in 2020, the Cadillac Lyriq is the American luxury brand’s first foray into EVs. EV drivers get the choice of either single motor rear-wheel drive or dual motor all-wheel drive variants that each deliver over 300 miles of range from their 102 kWh Ultium battery packs. With regard to Level 2 home charging, owners start with a competitive 11.5 kW in standard packages with the option to upgrade to a 19.2 kWh charger, giving the Lyriq one of the fastest Level 2 charging speeds on the market.

Targeting the ultra-premium crowd, the Celestiq is coming in 2024 promising a hand-built, 3D printed body and top of the line luxury. Created to compete with Bentley and Rolls Royce, the large notchback sedan will be made to order starting at $300,000. Powering this land yacht will be a 111 kWh lithium-ion battery that can be DC fast charged at 200 kW, expect the same top-of-the-line 19.2 kW AC charger that can be upgraded on the Lyriq.