Comparison
Cadillac Lyriq vs Chevrolet Blazer EV
LYRIQ vs FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
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Editorial notesThe Lyriq costs $59,400 and the Blazer EV FWD costs $44,700, a $14,700 difference for 14 more miles of range (326 vs 312). The Lyriq also peaks at 190 kW against 150 kW.
Cadillac Lyriq is best for
- Luxury shoppers who want 326 miles of range and a 102 kWh pack.
- Buyers who need more cargo room, 28 cu ft against 25.
- Drivers who tow, since the Lyriq carries a 3,501 lb rating and the Blazer EV FWD has none in our data.
Chevrolet Blazer EV is best for
- Value shoppers who want 312 miles for $14,700 less.
- Buyers who want a 38-minute 10-80% stop without paying for a 102 kWh pack.
- Anyone who wants AWD under $48,000, with the Blazer AWD at $47,700.
The Lyriq is the better-equipped car on paper, but its 10-80% time of 40 minutes is slower than the cheaper Blazer FWD at 38. The Blazer SS AWD at $60,700 matches the Lyriq price and also peaks at 190 kW, yet rates only 302 miles. Pay the Cadillac premium only if the badge and the larger battery matter to you.
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Lyriq | Chevrolet Blazer EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | LYRIQ | FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,400 | $44,700 (better) |
| Range | 326 mi (better) | 312 mi |
| Efficiency | 368 Wh/mi • 2.72 mi/kWh | 323 Wh/mi • 3.1 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 102 kWh (better) | 85 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 190 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 38 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 64.7 | 64.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 73 mi (better) | 73 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 143 $/mi (better) |
| Cargo | 28 cu ft (better) | 25 cu ft |
Pick the Cadillac Lyriq if…
- Slight edge on range: 326 vs 312 miles of rated range.
- Slight edge on cargo space: 28 vs 25 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Chevrolet Blazer EV if…
- You want the lower price: $44,700 vs $59,400 to start, $14,700 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,000 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Lyriq vs Chevrolet Blazer EV
| Charging mix | Cadillac Lyriq | Chevrolet Blazer EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 368 Wh/mi | 323 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,150 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $5,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,800 | $10,350 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Cadillac Lyriq | Chevrolet Blazer EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 222 mi | 212 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 194 mi | 186 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 75 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.