On January 28, General Motors (GM) announced the 80,000-dollar LIRIQ high-performance version of ALL-ELECTRIC PERFORMANCE CADILLAC LYRIQ-V, as it aims to become a US top-selling EV brand in the United States. did. 2025.
Currently, the brand is expanding the electric lineup with models such as Lyriq-V, full-size escaled IQ SUV, and future entry-level OPTIQ crossovers. In the media briefing, Cadillac’s Vice President John Ross has confirmed the company’s ambition to become a gorgeous EV nameplate in North America.
The Lyriq-V is the first CADILLAC production EV in the V-series lineup focusing on performance. Estimated 615 horsepower, 650 LB-FT torque, and 285 miles for each charging, achieving 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. It holds the standard Lyriq core design, but the V series model contains performance upgrades and unique badges.
The production of Lyriq-V is scheduled to start in Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant in Tennessee’s GM in early 2025 and can be used in the United States, Canada, and other markets. By the end of the year, Cadillac expects five EVs in the portfolio and matches Tesla’s current lineup, but competes with different market segments.
Tesla leads the US EV market and sells products at the same price range as Cadillac, but car manufacturers exclude Tesla as a luxury competition. Instead, Cadillac regard Audi, Mercedes -Benz, and BMW as their important rivals.
According to COX Automotive, Cadillac sold 30,000 EVs last year and took over 51,000 units of BMW, leaving the competitiveness between Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Tesla, which leads the entire US EV market, has sold estimated 633,000 units.
