Cadillac Lyriq-V arrives in Australia as the brand's quickest car yet

Key takeaways

• From $99,000 before on-roads, or $105,399 to $111,516 driveaway
• 459kW dual-motor powertrain runs 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.6 seconds
• 92kWh battery, 471km WLTP range and 130kW DC fast charging

Cadillac has launched the Lyriq-V in Australia, the brand's first all-electric V-Series model and, by its own measure, its quickest car ever.

Orders are open now, with the dual-motor performance SUV priced from $99,000 before on-road costs.

The Lyriq-V becomes the flagship of the Cadillac Lyriq range, sitting $9000 above the Lyriq Sport. Cadillac cut the standard Lyriq's price by 27% earlier this year, from $124,000 to $90,000, and has since dropped the Luxury grade, leaving the Sport and V as the only two versions.

That repricing puts the Lyriq-V close to the Tesla Model Y Performance at $89,400 plus on-roads and well under the Polestar 3 Dual Motor at $131,100 plus on-roads.

Cadillac Lyriq-V driveaway pricing by state

Driveaway pricing correct as of 18 September 2026.

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Lyriq-V performance and specs

Twin electric motors produce a combined 459kW and 880Nm. With Velocity Max engaged, Cadillac claims 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds based on US testing, and top speed is 210km/h.

Velocity Max sits within V-Mode, accessed through a V button on the steering wheel, alongside Launch Control and a Competitive Mode that relaxes traction control. The other drive modes are Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice and a customisable My Mode.

Chassis upgrades include lowered sport suspension with Continuous Damping Control adaptive dampers, continuously variable electric power steering and red Brembo front brakes with 390mm rotors.

Cadillac has also added synthesised driving sounds inspired by its LMDh race car, played through the AKG audio system inside and underbody speakers outside. A Stealth Mode switches them off.

The extra performance costs 32km of range. DC charging peaks at 130kW, well short of the Model Y's 250kW, and Cadillac says 10 minutes adds up to 107km. A 22kW three-phase AC onboard charger can add up to 98km per hour on a compatible charger.

Boot space is 793 litres to the roof behind the rear seats, expanding to 1722 litres with them folded.

Standard equipment

• 22-inch alloy wheels with self-sealing 275/40 R22 tyres
• 33-inch LED display with Google built-in, including Gemini, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 23-speaker AKG Studio audio with Dolby Atmos capability
• Nappa leather seats with heating, ventilation and massage, plus a heated V-Series steering wheel
• Head-up display, panoramic opening sunroof and 126-colour ambient lighting

The Lyriq-V is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with five years of roadside assistance, and an eight-year or 160,000km battery warranty. Servicing is every 24 months or 24,000km.

Buyers can explore the Lyriq-V online or at Cadillac's Experience Centres. Cadillac lists pricing as indicative until final confirmation at launch, so check the latest driveaway figure for your state before ordering.