Comparison

Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model X

LYRIQ vs Model X: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Tesla Model X 352 mi vs 326 mi
Best value Cadillac Lyriq $59,400 vs $114,990
Faster charging Tesla Model X 31 min vs 40 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model X $5,700 vs $4,950

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Tesla Model X
352 mi vs 326 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Lyriq
$182/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model X
31 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model X
320 Wh/mi vs 368 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model X
3.8 s vs 5.8 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Lyriq and Tesla Model X
Spec Cadillac Lyriq Tesla Model X
Trim used LYRIQ Model X
MSRP (USD) $59,400 (better) $114,990
Range 326 mi 352 mi (better)
Efficiency 368 Wh/mi • 2.72 mi/kWh 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 102 kWh (better) 96 kWh
Seats 5 6 (better)
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 190 kW 250 kW (better)
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 40 min 31 min (better)
Roadtrip score 64.7 82.9 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 73 mi 102 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 182 $/mi (better) 327 $/mi
0–60 mph 5.8 s 3.8 s (better)
Top speed 118 mph 155 mph (better)
Cargo 28 cu ft (better) 25 cu ft
Tow rating 3,501 lb 4,960 lb (better)

Pick the Cadillac Lyriq if…

  • You want the lower price: $59,400 vs $114,990 to start, $55,590 less.

Pick the Tesla Model X if…

  • You drive long days: 352 vs 326 miles of rated range.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 31 vs 40 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,950 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
  • You need 6 seats (vs 5).
  • You tow: rated for 4,960 lb vs 3,501 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.8 vs 5.8 seconds.
  • You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.

Availability: Tesla Model X production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Lyriq vs Tesla Model X

Charging mixCadillac LyriqTesla Model X
Efficiency368 Wh/mi320 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,150$3,650
80% home, 20% public DC$5,700$4,950
All public DC fast charging$11,800$10,250

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 LyriqTesla Model X
First leg (90% to 10%)222 mi239 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop194 mi209 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 80 minabout 60 min
DC portCCS1NACS

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.

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