Tested: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq 450E Debut Edition:
Whoosh goes the Cadillac. And then it glides. Drive the all-electric Lyriq and you're reminded of the quiet grace of Cadillacs past. Electrification appears to be returning the 120-year-old brand to its smooth, silent, and comfortable roots. In reaching for the future—Cadillac promises an all-EV lineup by 2030—the luxury carmaker is reintroducing a few long-dismissed attributes.
The Lyriq's demeanor is in keeping with the virtues of its powertrain. An electric motor, such as the permanent-magnet spinner in the Lyriq , never does much more than hum. The 102.0-kWh battery pack in the floor—sort of like sitting atop a giant slice of Texas toast—suppresses nearly all road noise. A wind-cheating and range-extending shape helps keep the air's howl to a low whisper at highway speed. The direct-drive transmission provides uninterrupted thrust. Sail on, 5642-pound Lyriq.
On the highway at a steady 75 mph, the Lyriq returns 270 miles of range, which isn't far off its 312-mile EPA estimate. A 19.2-kW onboard charger can restore a depleted battery in about six hours if you have a Level 2 connection capable of delivering that much juice. DC fast-charging can swallow up to 190 kilowatts and add up to 195 miles of range in 30 minutes. Like in the GMC Hummer EV, GM's Ultium battery motivates the machine.
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