The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq costs $ 62,990, has a range of 312 miles

The Cadillac Lyriq 2023 The electric SUV will cost between $ 62,990 (including $ 1,195 as intended) and will have a range of 312 miles, according to EPA estimates, Cadillac confirmed in a press release Monday.

These figures refer to the base rear-wheel drive version, which will be available for order from 19 May. Deliveries are expected to begin this fall, following the summer launch of the Lyriq Debut Edition. The slots for assembling this version, which cost $ 59,990, including the destination, are already filled.

At the same time the reservation of the all-wheel drive version will open. This model will cost from $ 64,990, but an estimate of the range has not been released. Deliveries are expected to begin in early 2023, and the range and full specifications will be confirmed closer to the start of production. Note that Cadillac is currently only discussing EPA estimates, not official range ratings.

The Lyriq rear-wheel drive has a battery capacity of 100 kW / h and one electric motor that provides approximately 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. The all-wheel drive version adds a second engine that powers the front axle. Cadillac promises at least 500 horsepower and 3,500-pound towing capacity.

According to Cadillac, charging the 2nd level AC with a capacity of 19.2 kW can add up to 52 miles per hour. A dual-power charging cord that can be used with 120 or 240-volt outlets is standard, but a home charging station with Cadillac accessories is required to get a full charging speed of 19.2 kW. Cadillac is working with Qmerit to install a home charger for customers.

According to Cadillac, Lyriq is also capable of fast DC charging with a power of up to 190 kW, which can add up to 76 miles in about 10 minutes. Customers will receive a $ 1,500 loan to quickly charge EVgo or install a Qmerit home charger.

Cadillac Lyriq 2023

Highlights include a 33-inch screen-like screen EscaladesAKG Studio audio system with 19 speakers, new generation active noise reduction and built-in Google features.

When orders open, customers will be able to paint “Pulent Blue Metallic” or “Crystal White Tricoat” along with previously available versions of Satin Steel Metallic and Stellar Black Metallic.

The the first production cars went off the assembly line at the General Motors Spring Hill plant, Tennessee, in March. Once Saturn’s home, the factory also manufactures Cadillac XT5 and XT6 and GMC Acadia. He received an investment of $ 2 billion to prepare him for electric vehicles. GM and LG Energy Solution also plan to set up a joint venture to produce $ 2.3 billion worth of batteries nearby.