- The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is the first electric V-Series model
- Cadillac said the Lyriq-V has 285 miles of range and does 0-60 mph in 3.3 sec
- The 2026 Lyriq-V costs $79,990 and will arrive in the first quarter of 2025
The most powerful Cadillac Lyriq so far has been announced and it brings the V-Series badge into the electric era.
On Thursday, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V debuted with 615 hp, a dedicated V-Mode, a V-specific sound, upgraded brakes, and a revised design. It’ll cost $79,990 including a $1,395 destination charge, and it will go into production at the GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee in the first quarter of 2025.
Every Lyriq-V will have a dual-motor powertrain with one motor per axle to give the luxury crossover SUV all-wheel drive and prevent smoky burnouts. It will have lots of power, with 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. Cadillac said the Lyriq-V will run from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds when put into Velocity Max mode, which enables launch control. That’s quicker than the CT5-V Blackwing, which runs from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds with the automatic transmission. Shorter final ratios of 11.59:1 in the front and 11.63:1 in the rear compared to the standard Lyriq’s 9.87:1 front and 10.49:1 rear ratios help achieve that 0-60 mph sprint.
It’s all fed by the standard Lyriq’s 102.0-kwh battery pack, which will deliver 285 miles of range for the Lyriq-V, according to Cadillac.
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
New Brembo 6-piston front brake calipers grab 15.3-inch front discs that pair with single-piston calipers grabbing 13.6-inch rotors in the rear.
New drive modes also include Competitive Mode, which according to Cadillac enables skilled drivers to push the limits of the Lyriq-V’s lateral abilities. V-Mode, which is a fixture in V-Series vehicles, allows drivers to customize settings including the steering weight and throttle sensitivity. Cadillac stopped short of a typical V series with the Lyriq-V, as there’s no Performance Traction Management System, meaning there aren’t multiple levels of stability control to be had for track days.
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
Cadillac said the Lyriq’s structure was stiffened for V duty, the standard adaptive dampers were retuned while the ride height was lowered by 0.62 inches, and the steering ratio was made quicker moving from 18.44:1 to 15.81:1 for V duty. Owners will be able to swap standard Continental Performance Contact 6 summer tires for all-season Michelins for better year-round traction in colder climates.
Lyriq-Vs will feature a V-specific sound. Cadillac said it can be customized both in MyMode and V-Mode, and it can be turned off as well. Spokespeople noted this will be a “multilayer experience exclusive for the V.”
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
The exterior of the Lyriq-V receives understated updates, including V-Series badging, model-specific lower fascias front and rear, and revised rocker panels. Carbon-fiber trim will be available. V-specific 22-inch wheels fit in the wells, and a V-only color called Magnus Metal Frost will be offered.
Inside, the V gets the standard Lyriq’s interior, though its 33.0-inch LED display adds V-specific software designs. The head-up display now features augmented reality for navigation. Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free driver-assist system will come standard, as will a 23-speaker AKG Studio sound system with Dolby Atmos. V-specific front bucket seats with power-adjustable side bolsters can be covered in nappa leather.
